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AI-Powered Smart Pet Waste Management System

Publication ID: 24-11856922_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Smart Pet Waste Management System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856922_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856922_0008_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 invention addressed the need for a convenient and sanitary way to collect pet waste. However, it had limitations in terms of detecting when the device was full, tracking waste disposal, and providing real-time data for optimization. The new invention overcomes these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to create a more powerful and connected system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of the original pet waste device with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which provides a more comprehensive and efficient solution for pet waste management. The inventive step is in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and connected system that addresses the limitations of the original invention.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the pet waste device with other technologies such as robotics or augmented reality to provide a more autonomous and interactive experience. Variations of the invention could also include adapting the system for use with different types of pets or in different environmental settings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The pet waste management system has significant commercial potential in the pet care industry, particularly in the growing market for pet waste management solutions. The system's ability to provide real-time data and optimize waste collection could also appeal to municipalities and waste management companies. Additionally, the integration of novel materials and AI-powered sensors could attract investors and partners from the clean tech and health industries.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K23/00
A A01 A01K27/002

Field of Art

Veterinary animal care devices, specifically pet waste management technologies with a focus on waste collection and handling systems for domestic animals

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in veterinary equipment design, biomechanical engineering, and animal care product development, possessing knowledge of sensor technologies, materials science, and user-oriented product design

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's fundamental pet waste device provides a clear technological foundation for integrating advanced digital and material technologies. The core waste capture mechanism serves as a predictable platform for technological enhancement, with each proposed variation representing a logical extension of existing technical capabilities. The proposed combinations represent incremental improvements using well-established technological approaches that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Pet waste device with attachment mechanism for capturing animal excrement
PTD Variation
AI-powered sensor to detect when the waste device is full
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor technology to monitor device capacity is a predictable application of known IoT monitoring techniques, representing a routine design optimization for waste management systems
Source Patent Element
Harness-based waste collection system
PTD Variation
Blockchain-enabled tracking tag for waste origin verification
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating tracking technologies with existing waste management devices is a standard approach for improving traceability and accountability in animal care systems
Source Patent Element
Bag-based waste capture mechanism
PTD Variation
Novel odor-absorbing material to reduce unpleasant smells
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements to existing device designs represent a predictable evolution in product performance, utilizing known techniques for enhancing user experience
Source Patent Element
Device configured for capturing pet waste during animal movement
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithm to predict and prevent pet waste accidents
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying predictive analytics to existing waste management technologies is a logical extension of behavioral monitoring techniques commonly used in animal care products
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856922 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed combinations of waste management technologies with digital tracking, sensor, and predictive systems to be obvious modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing these variations as anticipatory prior art against potential future patent claims in this technological domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,922
TitlePet waste device