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Advanced Waste Management Device: Multi-Industry Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856922_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Waste Management Device: Multi-Industry Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856922_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856922_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. 11,856,922.

Background and Problem Solved

The original pet waste device was designed to simplify pet waste disposal for dog owners. However, the limitations of the original design restricted its applicability to other areas. This invention overcomes these limitations by adapting the core technology to tackle waste management issues in diverse fields, thereby providing a more comprehensive solution for environmental protection and public health.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the pet waste device's core technology to address waste management challenges in diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the original design to cater to the unique requirements of each industry, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for environmental protection and public health.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include modifications to the harness and bag materials, sizes, and shapes to accommodate different animal species or waste types. Variations may also include integration with existing waste management infrastructure, such as sewage systems or waste processing facilities, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, marine conservation, livestock management, and disaster response. The target market includes farmers, marine conservation organizations, livestock owners, and emergency response teams seeking effective waste management solutions to minimize environmental impact and protect public health.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K23/00
A A01 A01K27/002

Field of Art

Animal waste management systems and devices, specifically focusing on waste collection technologies for animals in various environments, with expertise in mechanical design, attachment mechanisms, and containment solutions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or veterinary technologist with experience in animal waste management, familiar with harness designs, containment technologies, and adaptable waste collection systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core waste collection mechanism from the source patent can be readily adapted to different environmental and animal contexts by modifying the harness, attachment method, and bag configuration while maintaining the fundamental waste capture principle. The technical solution represents a predictable extension of the original device's core functionality across diverse waste management scenarios. The variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving by applying a known technical solution to different technical domains.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
U-shaped harness configured to attach around an animal's rump
PTD Variation
Adapting harness design for livestock waste collection
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable modification of existing attachment mechanism to accommodate larger animal sizes and waste volumes
Source Patent Element
Bag with interior portion designed to capture animal excrement
PTD Variation
Deploying waste collection device in marine environments for aquatic animal waste
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying containment technology to different environmental contexts with minimal design adjustments
Source Patent Element
Connection mechanism for attaching and detaching waste bag
PTD Variation
Integrating tracking systems with waste collection device for livestock management
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining known technologies using standard interface and data collection methods
Source Patent Element
Waste capture and disposal mechanism
PTD Variation
Emergency waste management system for disaster response scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying existing waste containment technology to address urgent public health requirements
Source Patent Element
Device specifically designed for dog waste management
PTD Variation
Expanding device functionality to multiple animal species and environmental contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering adaptation using known design principles and scalable containment technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856922, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed waste management variations obvious and predictable extensions of the original pet waste device technology. The proposed adaptations represent standard engineering problem-solving techniques that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential claims covering these variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,922
TitlePet waste device