Advanced Broadcast Feeder: Multi-Industry Tech Innovation
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original broadcast feeder patent primarily focused on dispensing feed to animals in wildlife management. However, the core technology has broader potential applications. The present invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by exploring new use cases, thereby expanding the technology's reach and impact.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the present invention lies in its application of broadcast feeder technology to entirely new fields, thereby introducing non-obvious solutions to previously unaddressed problems. The inventive step is the recognition of the technology's versatility and its adaptation to diverse industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention may include modifications to the broadcast feeder design, such as adjustable dispensing rates, varied chute configurations, or integration with sensors and IoT devices. Variations may also involve the use of different materials, sizes, or shapes of the feeder, depending on the specific application.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present invention has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, environmental sustainability, disaster relief, and food waste management. The target markets include urban gardening initiatives, vertical farming companies, disaster relief organizations, commercial kitchens, and community composting programs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A01 | A01K5/0225 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Agricultural and mechanical engineering focusing on feed distribution systems, specifically wildlife and agricultural feeding technologies with expertise in mechanical design of dispensing mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or agricultural technologist with experience in designing material distribution systems, familiar with modular mechanical designs, sensor integration, and adaptive feeding technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental broadcast feeder mechanism disclosed in US 11856925 can be readily adapted to multiple contextual applications by integrating standard technological components like sensors, communication modules, and modular attachment systems. The core mechanical principles of granular material dispensing remain consistent across the disclosed variations, with only contextual modifications that would be considered routine engineering adaptations. The source patent's flexible design inherently suggests broad applicability across different feeding and distribution scenarios.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,925 |
|---|---|
| Title | Broadcast feeder |