Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Adaptive Broadcast Feeder: Multi-Industry Substance Dispenser

Publication ID: 24-11856925_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Broadcast Feeder: Multi-Industry Substance Dispenser,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856925_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856925_0007_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 was limited to wildlife feed dispensing. However, the core technology has broader applications. This invention addresses the need for a flexible, adaptable broadcast feeder system that can be used in various industries, providing a solution for precise and controlled dispensing of substances in these fields.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the broadcast feeder technology, which were not considered in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific needs in diverse industries, providing a solution for controlled dispensing of various substances.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention include modifications to the hopper design, broadcast feeder configuration, and dispenser mechanism to accommodate different substances and industries. Variations of the invention can include integrating sensors, automation, and IoT connectivity to enhance the system's performance and efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive broadcast feeder system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including aquariums, agriculture, medicine, and human nutrition. The invention can be marketed as a customizable solution for precise and controlled dispensing of substances, addressing specific needs in these fields and providing a competitive advantage to companies adopting this technology.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K5/0225

Field of Art

Agricultural and biological systems engineering, specifically focused on controlled substance dispensing mechanisms for feed, nutrients, and granular materials

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with expertise in mechanical design, fluid dynamics, and precision dispensing systems, familiar with adaptable feeding and distribution technologies across multiple domains

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent's broadcast feeder fundamentally describes a modular, adaptable granular dispensing system with a configurable hopper and controlled release mechanism. A PHOSITA would recognize that these core mechanical principles could be readily translated across diverse application domains by substituting the granular material and adjusting specific design parameters to suit different environmental contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Planar bottom feed hopper with central opening for controlled granule dispensing
PTD Variation
Adapting the hopper design for aquarium nutrient delivery, agricultural microorganism distribution, and medical compound dispensing
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental mechanical principles of controlled granular release remain consistent, representing a predictable design adaptation with known techniques for material substitution
Source Patent Element
Chute control member allowing radial movement to regulate feed distribution
PTD Variation
Implementing precision control mechanisms for dispensing probiotics, fertilizers, and medicinal compounds
Obviousness Reasoning
The core mechanical movement principle is transferable across domains, representing a standard engineering design choice with expected results
Source Patent Element
Removable attachment plate with feed opening
PTD Variation
Modifying attachment interfaces to connect with specialized hoppers containing different granular substances
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular connection systems are well-understood in mechanical engineering, representing a routine design adaptation with predictable functionality
Source Patent Element
Cylindrical neck and collar with threaded connection
PTD Variation
Implementing standardized connection mechanisms for integrating feeders with diverse substrate containers
Obviousness Reasoning
Threaded connection standards are universally applicable across technical domains, representing a known technique for system integration
Source Patent Element
Broadcast feeder for wildlife feed distribution
PTD Variation
Extending the dispensing mechanism to controlled distribution in aquaculture, agriculture, and medical contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental principles of controlled granular release are generalizable across domains, representing an obvious technical extension
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856925's disclosure of a broadcast feeder with modular granular dispensing mechanisms, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable technical adaptations achievable through routine engineering design choices and standard mechanical principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,925
TitleBroadcast feeder