Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Adaptive Aquatic Farming Systems: Modular Container Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856926_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Aquatic Farming Systems: Modular Container Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856926_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856926_0009_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 disclosed an aquatic farming system utilizing intermodal containers, but it lacked adaptability for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations of the aquatic farming system tailored to meet the distinct needs of various niche environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its ability to adapt the original aquatic farming system to specific, niche environments, thereby providing unique solutions for these markets. The inventive step resides in the introduction of specialized features, such as flood-resistant modules, biometric authentication systems, redundant power supply systems, and rapid deployment mechanisms, which are not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include aquatic farming systems adapted for use in extreme cold or hot climates, or those designed for specific types of aquatic organisms. Variations of the invention could also incorporate different materials or manufacturing processes to enhance the systems' durability, sustainability, or cost-effectiveness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized aquatic farming systems of the present invention have significant commercial potential in various niche markets, including disaster relief, government facilities, coastal areas, remote off-grid locations, and emergency response situations. The target industries for these systems include aquaculture, agriculture, environmental conservation, and humanitarian aid.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K61/10
A A01 A01K63/04

Field of Art

Aquaculture and modular farming systems, specifically focused on containerized aquatic farming technologies. Expertise would include marine engineering, agricultural systems design, container modification, and sustainable food production techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with engineering or agricultural background, possessing knowledge of modular design principles, container adaptation technologies, water treatment systems, and experience in scalable agricultural infrastructure solutions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental modular aquatic farming container design provides a flexible technological platform that can be readily adapted to specialized environmental and operational contexts. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological framework, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving approaches to address specific deployment scenarios. These modifications represent logical adaptations that would be immediately apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with containerized farming systems and environmental engineering challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Stacked intermodal container aquatic farming modules with integrated water treatment mechanisms
PTD Variation
Disaster-relief flood-resistant modules with self-sustaining water treatment systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting container modules for extreme environmental conditions represents a predictable design variation using known engineering techniques for environmental resilience
Source Patent Element
Modular container design with access doors and platform structures
PTD Variation
High-security modules with biometric authentication and surveillance systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating standard security technologies into existing modular infrastructure represents a routine engineering modification with foreseeable implementation methods
Source Patent Element
Intermodal container farming system with structural integrity
PTD Variation
Tropical cyclone-resistant modules with redundant power supply and storm shutters
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing structural resilience through additional reinforcement and power redundancy constitutes a standard engineering approach to environmental adaptation
Source Patent Element
Containerized aquatic farming system with integrated infrastructure
PTD Variation
Off-grid solar-powered modules with satellite communication capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating renewable energy and remote monitoring technologies represents a predictable technological evolution for mobile agricultural systems
Source Patent Element
Modular container design with stackable configuration
PTD Variation
Lightweight, collapsible modules with rapid deployment mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing portable, quickly deployable module configurations represents a logical extension of existing modular design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856926 for containerized aquatic farming systems, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious modifications to the prior art through standard engineering problem-solving techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed adaptations to be predictable extensions of the existing technological framework, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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