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Advanced Irrigation Systems: Adaptive Nutrient Delivery Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856900_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Irrigation Systems: Adaptive Nutrient Delivery Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856900_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856900_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,900.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional irrigation systems are limited in their ability to address the unique challenges of specific environments. For instance, they may not provide adequate security, prioritize delivery in disaster-stricken areas, or adjust to extreme weather conditions. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of irrigation systems to specific environments, including high-security areas, disaster relief zones, extreme weather conditions, water-scarce regions, and contaminated soil areas. These adaptations provide a significant improvement over conventional irrigation systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include additional features such as real-time monitoring, automated consumable replenishment, and integration with other environmental monitoring systems. Variations could also include different types of consumables, such as fertilizers, pesticides, or other nutrients.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, landscaping, disaster relief, and environmental remediation. The target market includes government agencies, private companies, and individuals operating in these specialized environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01G25/167
G G05 G05B19/042
G G05 G05B2219/2625

Field of Art

Agricultural irrigation systems and environmental control technologies, focusing on precision delivery of consumables with integrated control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in agricultural engineering, irrigation system design, and environmental monitoring technologies, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of practical experience in agricultural automation and resource management systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core irrigation control methodology by applying known engineering techniques to specialized environmental contexts. The fundamental irrigation system architecture remains consistent, with modifications primarily addressing specific operational constraints through standard engineering problem-solving approaches. The PTD's claims represent logical adaptations of existing irrigation control principles to unique environmental scenarios using well-established technological integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Selective activation of delivery outlets based on irrigation area characteristics
PTD Variation
Secure authentication protocol for consumable delivery in high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding authentication mechanisms is a predictable solution for controlling access to specialized irrigation systems, representing a known technique for restricting system functionality
Source Patent Element
Analyzing consumable characteristics for targeted application
PTD Variation
Soil contamination level-based consumable delivery prioritization
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending consumable analysis to include environmental remediation represents a logical extension of existing precision delivery methodologies using known sensor and monitoring technologies
Source Patent Element
Irrigation system with configurable delivery parameters
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant consumable module with temperature stabilization capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing environmental protection for system components is a standard engineering design choice to enhance reliability in challenging operational conditions
Source Patent Element
Controller-based consumable delivery system
PTD Variation
Real-time weather data integration for adaptive irrigation scheduling
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating dynamic environmental data into irrigation control represents a predictable improvement using standard sensor integration and data processing techniques
Source Patent Element
Irrigation area characteristic determination method
PTD Variation
Water-conserving consumable delivery optimized through soil moisture monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing resource efficiency through precise environmental sensing is a standard approach in agricultural engineering with well-understood implementation strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856900, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in irrigation system design represent obvious modifications to existing irrigation control technologies. A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize these adaptations as predictable extensions of known irrigation system architectures, utilizing standard engineering techniques to address specific environmental constraints. Consequently, any patent claims substantially similar to the disclosed variations would be rendered obvious by the combination of the source patent and this technical disclosure.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,900
TitleSelective application of consumables via irrigation systems
Assignee(s)RACHIO, INC.