Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Broadcast Feeder: Intelligent Wildlife Feeding System

Publication ID: 24-11856925_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Broadcast Feeder: Intelligent Wildlife Feeding System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856925_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856925_0006_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 ( Claims 1-5 ) provided a basic framework for dispensing feed to animals. However, it had inherent limitations, such as susceptibility to varmint infestation, inefficient feed dispersal, and inadequate maintenance features. The Enhanced Broadcast Feeder System addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced features, including sensors for varmint detection, adjustable feed dispersal angles, self-cleaning mechanisms, customizable feed tubes, and modular assembly for easy maintenance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The Enhanced Broadcast Feeder System introduces several novel features that distinguish it from the original patent. The incorporation of sensors for varmint detection, adjustable feed dispersal angles, self-cleaning mechanisms, customizable feed tubes, and modular assembly for easy maintenance represent a significant departure from the prior art, providing a more efficient, customizable, and maintainable solution for broadcast feeding.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Enhanced Broadcast Feeder System could include the use of different sensor technologies, such as cameras or acoustic sensors, for varmint detection. The adjustable feed dispersal angle could be achieved through the use of servo motors or other actuation mechanisms. The self-cleaning mechanism could be modified to incorporate different types of debris removal systems. Additionally, the modular assembly could be adapted for use with different types of feeders or in various environmental settings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Enhanced Broadcast Feeder System has significant commercial potential in the agricultural and wildlife management industries. The system's improved efficiency, customization capabilities, and ease of maintenance make it an attractive solution for farmers, ranchers, and wildlife managers seeking to optimize their feeding operations. The market for broadcast feeders is substantial, with millions of units sold annually, and the Enhanced Broadcast Feeder System is poised to capture a significant share of this market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K5/0225

Field of Art

Agricultural and Wildlife Feed Distribution Systems, specifically automated broadcast feeding mechanisms for animal feed dispensation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or agricultural equipment designer with expertise in feed distribution technologies, familiar with sensor integration, modular design principles, and mechanical actuation systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the Enhanced Broadcast Feeder System represents predictable technological extensions of the source patent's fundamental broadcast feeding mechanism. The proposed variations leverage known sensor technologies, mechanical actuation principles, and modular design strategies that are well-established in agricultural equipment engineering. These modifications represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance feed distribution efficiency and reliability.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Feed hopper with central opening and attachment plate design
PTD Variation
Adding sensor-based varmint detection system integrated with feed hopper
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating electronic sensors with mechanical feed distribution systems is a known technique in agricultural equipment, representing a predictable application of existing sensor technologies to improve functionality
Source Patent Element
Planar attachment plate with removable configuration
PTD Variation
Implementing modular quick-release mechanism for interchangeable feeder components
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design principles are standard in mechanical systems, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to create easily replaceable components to enhance maintenance and customization
Source Patent Element
Chute control member with movable configuration
PTD Variation
Introducing adjustable feed dispersal angle using servo motor actuation
Obviousness Reasoning
Mechanical angle adjustment is a predictable design variation that would be obvious to implement using standard servo motor technologies and mechanical linkage principles
Source Patent Element
Cylindrical neck and collar configuration
PTD Variation
Self-cleaning mechanism with rotating debris removal system
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating automated cleaning mechanisms is a known solution for preventing material buildup in feed distribution systems, representing an obvious enhancement to existing designs
Source Patent Element
Feed hopper with central opening design
PTD Variation
Customizable feed tubes with variable diameter and flow rate control
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying feed tube geometry and implementing flow control are standard design variations that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize feed distribution
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would be considered obvious extensions of US Patent 11856925, as they represent predictable technological improvements employing known techniques in feed distribution system design. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed modifications to be straightforward implementations of existing mechanical and electronic principles, lacking the requisite non-obviousness for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,925
TitleBroadcast feeder