Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Wildlife Broadcast Feeder Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856925_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Wildlife Broadcast Feeder Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856925_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856925_0004_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 (title: 'Broadcast feeder') addressed the need for efficient wildlife feeding. However, it did not consider the challenges of feeding wildlife in specific, demanding contexts. The present invention solves this problem by adapting the broadcast feeder design to cater to these niche markets.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of the original broadcast feeder design to cater to specific, demanding contexts. The inventive step is the integration of unique features that address the challenges of each niche market, resulting in specialized broadcast feeders that provide efficient and effective wildlife feeding solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of solar power or other renewable energy sources to operate the feeder, or the integration of sensors to monitor wildlife behavior and adjust feeding patterns accordingly. Variations could also include different materials or coatings to enhance durability and resistance to environmental factors.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized broadcast feeders have significant commercial potential in various industries, including wildlife management, conservation, and disaster relief. The target markets include government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies involved in wildlife conservation and management.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K5/0225

Field of Art

Wildlife feed management systems, specifically broadcast feeders for animal feeding in outdoor environments, requiring mechanical design skills, agricultural engineering knowledge, and understanding of wildlife feeding mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or agricultural technologist with expertise in feed distribution systems, familiar with wildlife management technologies, capable of adapting existing feeder designs to specialized environmental conditions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's broadcast feeder design provides a fundamental framework that can be readily modified for specific environmental challenges. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of existing feeder technology by integrating additional sensing, communication, and environmental adaptation features. These modifications would be considered routine engineering adaptations within the standard problem-solving approach of wildlife feed management system design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Feed hopper with planar bottom and central opening for granular feed distribution
PTD Variation
Integrating motion-sensitive camera and alarm system to monitor and protect feeder
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor technologies to existing mechanical systems is a known technique for enhancing equipment functionality, representing a predictable result of combining standard security monitoring components with existing feed distribution infrastructure
Source Patent Element
Removable attachment plate with feed opening
PTD Variation
Developing weather-resistant and buoyant design for disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and structural modifications to enhance environmental resilience are standard design choices for outdoor equipment, representing a finite set of predictable engineering solutions
Source Patent Element
Chute control member allowing feed regulation
PTD Variation
Self-cleaning chute mechanism to prevent ice accumulation in extreme weather conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing anti-blockage mechanisms is a known problem-solving approach in mechanical feed distribution systems, representing an obvious solution to environmental interference challenges
Source Patent Element
Cylindrical neck and collar with threaded connection
PTD Variation
Satellite-controlled dispensing schedule with wireless communication capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating communication technologies with mechanical feed distribution systems is a predictable technological evolution, representing a standard approach to enhancing equipment functionality
Source Patent Element
Planar attachment mechanisms
PTD Variation
Compact, collapsible design with hand-cranked loading system for remote accessibility
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing portable and manually operable feed distribution systems is a routine engineering adaptation for addressing logistical challenges in wildlife management
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856925 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed broadcast feeder adaptations obvious and non-patentable. The PTD demonstrates that the source patent's fundamental design provides a readily modifiable framework for implementing specialized feeding solutions across diverse environmental contexts, rendering subsequent claims of inventive step unpersuasive.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,925
TitleBroadcast feeder