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Advanced Wastewater Irrigation Technology for Sustainable Systems

Publication ID: 24-11856901_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Wastewater Irrigation Technology for Sustainable Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856901_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856901_0007_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. 11,856,901.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the technical field of wastewater irrigation in land application systems. However, the limitations of this technology became apparent when considering its application to other industries. This invention overcomes these limitations by adapting the core technology to address distinct challenges in various fields, including minimizing energy consumption, improving crop yields, maintaining optimal water quality, reducing water waste, and mitigating urban runoff.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the controlled wastewater irrigation technology to diverse industries, providing an inventive step beyond the original patent. The adaptation of the core technology to address distinct challenges in each field demonstrates a non-obvious and innovative solution.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the wastewater irrigation controller with existing infrastructure, such as energy storage systems or agricultural monitoring networks. Variations may include using different types of wastewater effluent or adapting the system for use in other industries, such as mining or manufacturing.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including energy storage, agriculture, aquaculture, urban planning, and recreational spaces. The market for sustainable and efficient wastewater irrigation solutions is growing, and this invention is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01G25/167
C C02 C02F3/327

Field of Art

Water resource management, agricultural irrigation systems, and environmental engineering, with expertise in wastewater treatment, soil moisture monitoring, and precision irrigation technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or environmental science degree, experienced in hydraulic systems, soil science, and water resource management, familiar with sensor-based control systems and agricultural irrigation techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's core irrigation control methodology can be readily adapted to diverse application contexts by applying the fundamental principles of soil moisture sensing and dynamic irrigation scheduling to different environmental and industrial scenarios. The fundamental control logic of monitoring soil water tension and adjusting irrigation parameters remains consistent across the disclosed variations. The technical adaptations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological approach.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Soil water tension measurement for controlling irrigation duration and volume
PTD Variation
Applying the irrigation control methodology to energy storage optimization and urban runoff management
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using sensor-based feedback control can be predictably applied to different infrastructure management contexts with minimal technical modification
Source Patent Element
Dynamic adjustment of wastewater irrigation based on environmental conditions
PTD Variation
Extending irrigation control to aquaculture and golf course water management systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing irrigation control principles to alternative domain-specific water management challenges
Source Patent Element
Monitoring soil moisture levels to determine irrigation requirements
PTD Variation
Integrating rainfall forecasts and crop water requirements into irrigation scheduling
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical expansion of existing sensing and control methodology by incorporating additional environmental input parameters
Source Patent Element
Wastewater irrigation process with dynamic volume and duration control
PTD Variation
Adapting system for arid region crop yield improvement
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward technical adaptation addressing a known agricultural challenge using existing irrigation control principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856901's disclosed wastewater irrigation control methodology, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of the prior art through predictable combinations of known technical elements. A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the core irrigation control principles can be readily adapted across multiple technical domains without requiring inventive complexity or non-obvious technical solutions.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,901
TitleControlled irrigation process and system for land application of wastewater
Assignee(s)GROUPE RAMO INC.