IoT Pet Waste Management: Smart Automation Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856922_0010_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “IoT Pet Waste Management: Smart Automation Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856922_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856922_0010_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, while innovative, had limitations in its manual operation and lack of integration with modern technologies. The new invention addresses these shortcomings by introducing automation, IoT connectivity, and data-driven insights to revolutionize pet waste management.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in pet waste management by integrating IoT, robotics, and data analytics to create a seamless, automated, and sustainable ecosystem. The inventive step lies in the combination of these technologies to provide a holistic solution, overcoming the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in the wearable device's design, the type of sensors used, or the communication protocols employed. The robotic arm could be replaced with a drone-based collection system, and the bioreactor could be swapped with other waste-to-resource conversion technologies. The networked platform could be adapted for use in various pet care settings, such as veterinary clinics or pet daycares.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation pet waste management ecosystem has significant commercial potential in the pet care industry, with applications in pet waste collection, pet health monitoring, and sustainable resource generation. The target market includes pet owners, pet care services, and municipalities seeking innovative solutions for pet waste management.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01K23/00
A	A01	A01K27/002

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Pet care technology and waste management systems, specifically focusing on devices for collecting and handling animal waste, with expertise in mechanical design, sensor integration, and waste containment technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a background in mechanical engineering or veterinary technology, familiar with animal waste management solutions, capable of integrating sensors, mechanical components, and basic IoT technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's IoT and robotic waste management extensions are logical progressions from the source patent's fundamental waste collection device. The core concept of waste containment is preserved, with technological enhancements representing predictable iterations using known sensor and communication technologies. The variations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches to improving the original waste collection mechanism.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Harness with bag for capturing animal waste

PTD Variation

Adding sensor technology to detect waste generation and communication modules for automated alerts

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensors for waste detection is a predictable enhancement using known IoT technologies, representing a standard design optimization for waste management devices

Source Patent Element

Manually detachable waste collection bag

PTD Variation

Robotic waste collection arm with automated grasping and disposal mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Replacing manual waste removal with robotic systems is an obvious technological progression using standard robotics principles and existing waste handling techniques

Source Patent Element

Basic waste containment approach

PTD Variation

Bioreactor integration for converting waste into renewable resources

Obviousness Reasoning

Converting waste into useful products is a known environmental engineering approach, representing a predictable solution using established waste-to-resource technologies

Source Patent Element

Pet waste collection device

PTD Variation

Networked data analytics platform tracking waste generation patterns

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing data tracking and analytics is a standard technological extension using known information management techniques applicable to pet care 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 claimed variations in the Published Technical Disclosure to represent obvious technological extensions, wherein the combination of known waste management techniques, sensor technologies, and data analytics would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,922
Title	Pet waste device