Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Portable Pet Drinking Container Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856928_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Portable Pet Drinking Container Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856928_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856928_0001_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. 11,856,928.

Background and Problem Solved

The original portable pet drinking container, while providing a convenient way to carry water for pets, had limitations such as bacterial growth, spillage, and manual refilling. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing advanced features that improve the overall user experience, pet safety, and hygiene.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention introduces a combination of advanced features that improve the convenience, safety, and hygiene of the original portable pet drinking container. The self-cleaning mechanism, water level indicator, automatic refilling system, built-in water purification, spillage prevention, and retractable handle are novel and non-obvious improvements over the original patent, providing a unique and innovative solution for pet owners.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include variations in the design of the self-cleaning mechanism, such as using UV light or ozone generation. The automatic refilling system may be modified to use a different type of sensor or pump. The built-in water purification system may be replaced with a removable filter or a different type of purification technology. The spillage prevention mechanism may be implemented using a different type of sensor or sealing mechanism. The retractable handle may be designed with different materials or configurations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced portable pet drinking container has significant commercial potential in the pet industry, particularly among outdoor enthusiasts, pet owners who frequently travel with their pets, and those who value convenience and hygiene. The invention may be marketed as a premium product, targeting high-end pet owners who are willing to pay for advanced features and improved performance.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K7/005

Field of Art

Portable pet care equipment, specifically drinking containers and hydration systems for pets during outdoor activities, requiring mechanical engineering and product design skills with expertise in fluid containment, ergonomics, and portable device functionality

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with 3-5 years experience in pet product design, familiar with fluid dynamics, material science, and consumer product optimization techniques, possessing knowledge of portable container technologies and pet care equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable technological improvements to the source patent's portable pet drinking container, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving techniques and known technological solutions to address common user challenges in pet hydration systems. The disclosed modifications represent incremental enhancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize the original design's functionality and user experience.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Container body with drinking bowl receiving port
PTD Variation
Adding self-cleaning mechanism and water level indicator
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing hygiene and monitoring features is a predictable solution to known issues with portable liquid containers, using standard sensor and cleaning technologies readily available to product designers
Source Patent Element
Portable container design with fluid storage capability
PTD Variation
Automatic refilling system with water level detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating automated refilling uses well-known sensor and pump technologies that a PHOSITA would recognize as a straightforward optimization of liquid container functionality
Source Patent Element
Container body with drinking bowl receiving port
PTD Variation
Built-in water purification system using UV light
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying known water sanitization technologies to portable containers represents a standard design approach for improving liquid safety and cleanliness in consumer products
Source Patent Element
Container with potential for tilting and movement
PTD Variation
Spillage prevention mechanism using tilt sensor
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing angle-based sealing is a predictable engineering solution to prevent liquid loss, utilizing standard motion sensing technologies commonly used in portable device design
Source Patent Element
Container body designed for portability
PTD Variation
Retractable handle with quick-release mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing portability through adjustable handle designs represents a typical product improvement that would be obvious to a PHOSITA seeking to optimize user convenience
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856928 and the disclosed technological variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The incremental modifications represent predictable engineering solutions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thus rendering potential patent claims invalid under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 obviousness standards.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,928
TitlePortable pet drinking container