Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Portable Pet Drinking Container for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856928_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Portable Pet Drinking Container for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856928_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856928_0004_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

Standard pet water containers and bowls are not designed for use in specialized environments, resulting in difficulties for pet owners in these situations. The original portable pet drinking container patent addressed general portability issues, but lacked specific adaptations for niche environments. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations of the portable pet drinking container.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in its specialized adaptations for specific environments, which are not obvious from the original patent. The pressurized compartment, reflective exterior coating, thermal insulation, tamper-evident locking mechanism, biometric authentication system, collapsible design, and water purification system are all new and non-obvious features that solve specific problems in their respective environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include variations of the container body material, drinking bowl design, or attachment mechanisms. Additional specialized versions could be developed for other niche environments, such as marine or space exploration.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including outdoor recreation, search and rescue, disaster relief, and high-security facilities. The specialized portable pet drinking containers can be marketed as premium products, offering pet owners and professionals a reliable and adapted solution for their specific needs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K7/005

Field of Art

Portable pet care equipment, specifically drinking containers with specialized design features for environmental adaptability, requiring mechanical engineering and materials science expertise in pet accessory design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in product design for outdoor and specialized equipment, familiar with fluid dynamics, material selection, and ergonomic design principles for pet accessories

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental portable pet drinking container design provides a modular framework that can be readily adapted to specific environmental challenges. The core structural elements of the original patent - a container body with a drinking bowl receiving port - inherently suggest potential modifications for specialized use cases. The disclosed variations represent predictable engineering solutions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize the container for different operational environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Container body with interior cavity for fluid containment
PTD Variation
Pressurized compartment for maintaining consistent water pressure at high elevations
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying fluid containment systems for altitude compensation is a known engineering technique, with predictable results in maintaining fluid dynamics across different environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Drinking bowl receiving port with threaded connection mechanism
PTD Variation
Quick-release mechanism for rapid deployment in search and rescue operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting connection mechanisms for faster engagement is a standard design optimization approach, representing a simple substitution of known mechanical fastening techniques
Source Patent Element
Container body with trapezoidal cross-section
PTD Variation
Collapsible design for compact storage and transportation
Obviousness Reasoning
Geometric modifications to enable compact storage are predictable engineering solutions, especially when addressing transportation and storage constraints
Source Patent Element
Locking tab and receiving port for preventing rotation
PTD Variation
Biometric authentication system to restrict access to authorized personnel
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending existing locking mechanisms to incorporate electronic authentication represents an obvious technological progression using known access control techniques
Source Patent Element
Container body designed for fluid containment
PTD Variation
Integrated water purification system for ensuring safe drinking water
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding filtration or purification capabilities to fluid containers is a well-established design approach in portable water management technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856928 and the disclosed technical variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and therefore unpatentable. The source patent's fundamental design provides sufficient conceptual foundation such that the specialized environmental adaptations represent predictable engineering modifications within the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in portable pet care equipment design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,928
TitlePortable pet drinking container