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Multi-Environment Sensor Tech for Ecological Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11856922_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Environment Sensor Tech for Ecological Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856922_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856922_0002_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. 11,856,922.

Background and Problem Solved

While the original pet waste device effectively addresses the inconvenience of pet waste disposal, its underlying technology has broader implications for environmental monitoring and response. The present invention builds upon this foundation, adapting the core concept to tackle pressing environmental concerns. Specifically, the new systems and methods aim to detect and mitigate the impact of disease and pests in agriculture, oil spills in marine environments, air pollution in urban areas, water quality degradation in aquariums, and forest fires.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the application of the core technology, transitioning from pet waste disposal to environmental monitoring and response. This inventive step lies in the recognition of the technology's broader potential and its adaptation to tackle diverse environmental challenges.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the systems. Variations could involve the use of different sensor types, drone configurations, or data analysis modules to suit specific environmental applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has far-reaching commercial potential, with applications in agriculture, marine conservation, urban planning, aquarium management, and forest fire prevention. The target market encompasses government agencies, private companies, and individuals seeking to mitigate environmental threats and promote sustainability.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K23/00
A A01 A01K27/002

Field of Art

Agricultural and environmental monitoring technologies, sensor systems, drone-based monitoring, and environmental sensing networks with a focus on data collection and analysis

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in sensor technologies, data acquisition systems, environmental monitoring, and interdisciplinary problem-solving with knowledge of IoT, machine learning, and sensor integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core sensing and monitoring principles from the pet waste device can be readily adapted to broader environmental monitoring applications by substituting sensor types and reconfiguring the data collection mechanism. The fundamental technical approach of targeted sensing, data capture, and responsive system design remains consistent across the disclosed variations. The transition from animal-specific monitoring to environmental monitoring represents a predictable extension of existing sensor integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Harness-based sensor attachment mechanism for capturing specific biological data
PTD Variation
Drone-mounted sensors for capturing agricultural crop health images
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring sensor attachment principles from a localized biological monitoring device to a mobile aerial platform represents a known technique in sensor integration with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Connection mechanism for data capture and retrieval
PTD Variation
Underwater sensor networks for detecting chemical changes in marine environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting the data capture and transmission methodology from the original device to environmental monitoring represents a straightforward application of existing sensor communication technologies
Source Patent Element
Responsive system for detecting and managing biological outputs
PTD Variation
Air quality monitoring systems with traffic management response mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending the responsive system concept from biological waste detection to environmental parameter management is a predictable design variation using known control system architectures
Source Patent Element
Attachment mechanism for positioning sensors relative to a target
PTD Variation
Forest fire detection sensor networks with automated alert and response systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Translating sensor positioning and alert generation principles across different monitoring domains represents a standard engineering approach to technology adaptation
Source Patent Element
Data collection system for tracking biological parameters
PTD Variation
Aquarium water quality monitoring system with automated treatment controls
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying sensor-based monitoring and automated response techniques to different environmental contexts is a routine engineering design choice with predictable technological outcomes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856922 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed environmental monitoring systems obvious through routine technological adaptation, wherein the fundamental sensing, data acquisition, and responsive system principles are consistently applied across diverse technical domains, thus rendering subsequent claims of novelty unpersuasive under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,922
TitlePet waste device