Modular Container Systems: Sustainable Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856926_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Container Systems: Sustainable Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856926_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856926_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. 11,856,926.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent on aquatic farming in intermodal containers addressed the issue of declining wild fish stocks and pollution in fisheries. However, the technology's potential applications extend beyond aquatic farming. This invention disclosure explores new uses for intermodal container systems, tackling challenges in diverse industries, such as food security, environmental sustainability, and community development.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the intermodal container technology, moving beyond the original aquatic farming context. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the technology's versatility and its potential to be adapted and integrated into diverse industries, providing innovative solutions to pressing problems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different types of containers, such as refrigerated or insulated containers, or incorporating additional features, like sensors, automation systems, or renewable energy sources. Variations could also involve different stacking configurations, module designs, or materials used for the containers and modules.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential across various industries, including agriculture, construction, environmental remediation, and community development. The modular intermodal container systems can be marketed as turnkey solutions for urban agriculture, vertical farming, disaster relief, sustainable community development, and bioremediation, offering a competitive advantage in terms of scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K61/10
A A01 A01K63/04

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,926
TitleAquatic farming in intermodal containers
Assignee(s)TEMASEK LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY LIMITED