Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Animal Health Monitoring Garment Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856924_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Animal Health Monitoring Garment Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856924_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856924_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. 11,856,924.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a smart garment for monitoring horse health, but it had limitations in terms of data processing, security, and scalability. The new invention addresses these limitations by combining the smart garment with advanced technologies to provide a comprehensive, secure, and data-driven solution for animal health monitoring and management.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the synergistic combination of the smart garment with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful system for animal health monitoring and management.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include integrating the smart garment with other technologies such as computer vision or robotics, or using different types of sensors or materials. Variations could include adapting the system for different species or applications, such as livestock or companion animals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The smart animal health monitoring system has significant commercial potential in the animal health and wellbeing industry, with potential applications in veterinary care, animal training, and livestock management. The target market includes animal owners, caretakers, and veterinarians, as well as companies involved in animal health and wellbeing products and services.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K29/005
A A01 A01K11/008
A A01 A01K13/008
A A61 A61B5/002
A A61 A61B5/02055
A A61 A61B5/0533
A A61 A61B5/11
A A61 A61B5/1112
A A61 A61B5/6801
A A61 A61B5/6804
A A61 A61B5/6805
B B68 B68C1/02
B B68 B68C1/12
A A61 A61B5/024
A A61 A61B5/0816
A A61 A61B2503/40
A A61 A61B2562/0219

Field of Art

Animal health monitoring technologies, wearable biosensing systems, veterinary medical devices, with expertise in sensor integration, data collection, and performance tracking for animals

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or veterinary technologist with advanced knowledge of sensor technologies, IoT systems, data analytics, and animal physiological monitoring, capable of integrating multiple technological domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the horse monitoring garment's sensor-based health tracking system to incorporate AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies represents a predictable technological evolution. The fundamental sensor architecture and data collection methodology from the source patent provide a clear foundation for integrating advanced computational and communication technologies. The proposed variations represent logical technological progressions that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance animal health monitoring capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Heart monitor sensor integrated into horse garment's side portion
PTD Variation
Adding AI-powered analytics platform for processing sensor data
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending sensor data collection with computational analysis is a known technique for extracting meaningful insights, representing a predictable technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Moisture and movement sensors in original horse monitoring garment
PTD Variation
Implementing machine learning algorithms to detect injury warning signs
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced pattern recognition to existing sensor data is a standard approach in biomedical monitoring technologies, representing an obvious design optimization
Source Patent Element
Chest-mounted inertia sensor for movement tracking
PTD Variation
Integrating blockchain for secure data storage and sharing
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure distributed data management for sensor-collected information is a well-established technological approach in IoT and medical monitoring systems
Source Patent Element
Galvanic skin response electrode for physiological monitoring
PTD Variation
Using antimicrobial materials and IoT communication modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing sensor garment materials and communication capabilities represents a straightforward technological evolution using known techniques in wearable device design
Source Patent Element
Back and side portions of horse monitoring garment
PTD Variation
Expanding system for multiple animal species with flexible, water-resistant materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Generalizing a specific animal monitoring technology to broader applications is an obvious design choice for skilled practitioners seeking wider technological utility
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the technological variations disclosed herein would be obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art based on the teachings of US Patent 11856924, as the proposed innovations represent predictable extensions of existing animal monitoring sensor technologies through standard computational and communication integrations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,924
TitleGarment
Assignee(s)Equimetrics Limited