Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Animal Therapeutic Pad with Smart Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11856921_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Animal Therapeutic Pad with Smart Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856921_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856921_0003_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. 11,856,921.

Background and Problem Solved

The original therapeutic pad wearable by animals, as described in the original patent, provides effective treatment for injuries or pain in animals. However, it has limitations in terms of remote monitoring, data storage, and personalized treatment protocols. The present invention addresses these limitations by synergistically combining the therapeutic pad with distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of the therapeutic pad with advanced technologies, providing a more comprehensive and effective system for animal therapy. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to create a system that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the type of sensors used, the specific AI algorithms employed, or the materials used for the cooling or heating pack. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different animal species or for treating various types of injuries or conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the animal healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of veterinary medicine, animal rehabilitation, and pet care. The system could be marketed to veterinarians, animal hospitals, and pet owners, offering a comprehensive solution for animal therapy and monitoring.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K13/006
A A61 A61F2007/0225
A A61 A61F2007/108

Field of Art

Veterinary medical devices, specifically therapeutic wearable technology for animal treatment and monitoring, encompassing biomechanical design, sensor integration, and health monitoring systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or veterinary technologist with expertise in wearable medical devices, sensor technologies, and animal physiological monitoring, possessing knowledge of IoT, AI analytics, and adaptive therapeutic systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern sensor technologies, AI analytics, and data management systems with the foundational therapeutic pad design represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's core concept of a wearable therapeutic pad provides a clear technological foundation for incorporating advanced monitoring and treatment optimization technologies. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using well-established technological approaches in medical device design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Jacket/wrap wearable configuration for animal therapeutic treatment
PTD Variation
Adding integrated IoT sensors for real-time physiological monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating sensors into wearable medical devices is a known technique in biomedical engineering, representing a predictable application of existing technological capabilities
Source Patent Element
Therapeutic pad designed for injury or pain treatment
PTD Variation
Implementing AI-powered analytics for treatment protocol optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning algorithms to medical treatment protocols is a standard approach in contemporary medical technology, offering systematic treatment refinement
Source Patent Element
Animal-wearable therapeutic device
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure data storage and remote veterinary consultation system
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating secure data management and telemedicine technologies represents a logical extension of existing medical device communication strategies
Source Patent Element
Therapeutic pad for treating animal injuries
PTD Variation
Advanced material-based adaptive cooling/heating pack with predictive analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing smart materials with responsive therapeutic capabilities is a foreseeable technological progression in medical device design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11856921 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed therapeutic pad system variations obvious and non-patentable. The incremental technological improvements represent predictable applications of known techniques in medical device design, sensor integration, and treatment optimization technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,921
TitleTherapeutic pad wearable by animals