Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Wildlife Broadcast Feeder: Tech-Driven Feed Management

Publication ID: 24-11856925_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Wildlife Broadcast Feeder: Tech-Driven Feed Management,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856925_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856925_0003_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. 11,856,925.

Background and Problem Solved

The original broadcast feeder patent, while effective for dispensing feed, lacks integration with modern technologies, limiting its ability to optimize feed distribution, monitor wildlife, and ensure feed quality. This invention addresses these limitations by combining the broadcast feeder with cutting-edge technologies to create a more efficient, adaptive, and reliable wildlife feed management system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in the synergistic integration of the broadcast feeder with advanced technologies, creating a more powerful, data-driven wildlife feed management system. The inventive step is the combination of these distinct technologies to achieve a more efficient, adaptive, and reliable system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the broadcast feeder with other technologies, such as drones for aerial monitoring, satellite imaging for habitat analysis, or robotic systems for autonomous feed distribution. Variations of the invention could also focus on specific wildlife species or habitats, tailoring the system to their unique needs and requirements.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the wildlife management and conservation industries, as well as in agriculture and environmental monitoring. The system's ability to optimize feed distribution, monitor wildlife, and ensure feed quality can lead to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved conservation outcomes. Target industries include wildlife refuges, national parks, and private conservation organizations.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K5/0225

Field of Art

Wildlife feed distribution systems, agricultural technology, and automated feeding mechanisms with a focus on modular design and technological integration for animal management

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in agricultural systems, mechanical design, and emerging technologies related to wildlife management, possessing knowledge of IoT, sensor integration, and adaptive feeding technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's broadcast feeder provides a fundamental platform for technological enhancement through predictable integration of monitoring and management systems. The modular nature of the original feeder design inherently suggests opportunities for technological augmentation using standard engineering approaches. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of the base broadcast feeder concept by applying known technological solutions to improve feed distribution and monitoring capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Feed hopper with planar bottom and central opening for dispensing granules
PTD Variation
3D-printed modular hopper system with customizable configurations for different wildlife species
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that additive manufacturing techniques provide a predictable method for creating customized feed storage solutions based on the fundamental hopper design, representing a routine design modification
Source Patent Element
Attachment plate with feed opening for dispensing mechanism
PTD Variation
Integration of IoT sensors to monitor feed levels and animal activity
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor technology to monitor feed distribution is a known technique in agricultural systems, representing a predictable enhancement to improve operational efficiency
Source Patent Element
Broadcast feeder for dispensing feed to animals
PTD Variation
AI-powered monitoring system with machine learning analytics for predicting feed requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning and predictive analytics to agricultural monitoring systems is a standard engineering approach for optimizing resource distribution
Source Patent Element
Removable attachment mechanisms for feeder components
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based supply chain management for verifying feed authenticity and quality
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing blockchain tracking is a known method for ensuring product provenance, representing a predictable technological integration for quality management
Source Patent Element
Cylindrical neck and collar with threaded connection
PTD Variation
GPS tracking integration for real-time wildlife behavior monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding location tracking to existing mechanical systems is a routine engineering solution for enhancing monitoring capabilities in wildlife management
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856925 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious through predictable combinations of known technological solutions. The broadcast feeder's fundamental design provides a platform for routine technological enhancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipating future technological developments in wildlife feed management systems.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,925
TitleBroadcast feeder