Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Veterinary Therapeutic Pad for Animal Care

Publication ID: 24-11856921_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Veterinary Therapeutic Pad for Animal Care,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856921_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856921_0006_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 patent, 'Therapeutic pad wearable by animals,' has inherent limitations, such as lack of temperature control, limited adjustability, and no provision for medication administration or vital sign monitoring. The present invention solves these problems by introducing a system for treating injuries in animals with customizable temperature control, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features, including customizable temperature control, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and shock-absorbing materials, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement over the original invention, enhancing the treatment, comfort, and safety of animals.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include variations in the design of the heating and cooling pack, such as using different materials or configurations. The medication administration pocket may also be modified to accommodate different types of medication or administration methods. Additionally, the sensors for detecting vital signs may be replaced with other types of sensors or monitoring devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced therapeutic pad has significant commercial potential in the veterinary and pet care industries, particularly in the areas of injury treatment, pain management, and animal health monitoring. The invention may be marketed as a premium product, offering advanced features and improved outcomes for animal patients.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Veterinary medical devices, specifically therapeutic wearable devices for animal treatment and injury management, encompassing biomechanical support, temperature regulation, and health monitoring technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or veterinary medical device designer with expertise in adaptive wearable technologies, materials science, and animal physiological treatment methods, possessing knowledge of ergonomic design and therapeutic intervention strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental therapeutic pad design provides a natural framework for incremental technological enhancements focused on improving animal treatment efficacy. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original therapeutic pad concept, utilizing known medical device design principles and readily available technological components. These modifications would be considered straightforward adaptations that a skilled practitioner could implement using standard engineering problem-solving approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Jacket/wrap wearable configuration for animal body treatment
PTD Variation
Adding temperature-controlled heating and cooling pack with customizable settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Temperature modulation is a known therapeutic technique, and integrating adjustable thermal management into an existing wearable design represents a predictable enhancement for injury treatment
Source Patent Element
Therapeutic pad designed to provide injury treatment
PTD Variation
Incorporating medication administration pocket within the pad's structure
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating medication delivery mechanisms into therapeutic devices is a common design approach in medical technology, representing an obvious solution for enhancing treatment capabilities
Source Patent Element
Wrap-style therapeutic pad for animal body coverage
PTD Variation
Adding vital sign monitoring sensors with remote data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Sensor integration for health monitoring is a standard technological progression in wearable medical devices, representing a logical extension of the original therapeutic pad concept
Source Patent Element
Injury treatment jacket/wrap for animal mobility
PTD Variation
Implementing shock-absorbing material to reduce impact during physical activity
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating impact-reduction materials is a predictable design improvement for protective medical wearables, addressing known biomechanical stress considerations
Source Patent Element
Animal-wearable therapeutic pad with adjustable configuration
PTD Variation
Creating water-resistant jacket/wrap with enhanced adaptability for different body portions
Obviousness Reasoning
Material enhancement and improved fit represent standard design iterations in protective medical technologies, driven by user comfort and functional requirements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856921, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in animal therapeutic pad technologies would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed modifications represent predictable technological extensions utilizing standard engineering techniques, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar therapeutic pad configurations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

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