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Smart Livestock Watering System: Agricultural Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856928_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Livestock Watering System: Agricultural Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856928_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856928_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. 11,856,928.

Background and Problem Solved

The original portable pet drinking container patent addressed the limitations of standard pet water containers and bowls. However, these limitations also exist in agricultural settings, where efficient livestock watering is crucial. The present invention adapts the core technology of the original patent to create a portable, sensor-equipped livestock watering system that addresses the specific needs of farmers and agricultural professionals.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the concept of adapting the original portable pet drinking container for use in agricultural settings, incorporating sensors and communication means to monitor and optimize livestock watering. This represents a non-obvious extension of the original patent's core technology, addressing a specific problem in a new industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in container body design, sensor types, and communication protocols. For example, the system could be integrated with existing agricultural software platforms or used in conjunction with other livestock monitoring systems. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in other industries, such as veterinary care or animal research.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The portable livestock watering system has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, where efficient and data-driven livestock management is critical. The system could be marketed to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals, offering a competitive advantage in terms of water conservation, livestock health, and operational efficiency.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K7/005

Field of Art

Agricultural equipment and livestock management technologies, specifically portable water containers and monitoring systems for animal hydration, requiring expertise in mechanical design, sensor integration, and agricultural engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering or mechanical engineering, familiar with sensor technologies, fluid container design, and livestock management systems, with practical experience in adapting portable containers for specialized agricultural applications

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize the natural extension of a portable pet drinking container to agricultural livestock monitoring by integrating standard sensor and communication technologies. The fundamental container design remains substantially unchanged, with predictable modifications to enable remote data collection and monitoring. The technical challenges of adapting the container are minimal and would represent routine engineering modifications within the skill set of an ordinary practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Container body with drinking bowl receiving port and threaded connection mechanism
PTD Variation
Adapting container for livestock use with attachment points for agricultural vehicles
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying attachment mechanisms represents a predictable design variation for expanding equipment utility across related technical domains
Source Patent Element
Portable container with defined interior cavity for fluid storage
PTD Variation
Adding sensor technologies to monitor water volume and intake characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating standard electronic sensors into existing fluid container designs is a known technique with foreseeable implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Trapezoidal cross-section container body design
PTD Variation
Incorporating communication modules for remote data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding wireless communication capabilities represents a standard engineering approach for enabling IoT-style monitoring in existing physical devices
Source Patent Element
Drinking container with secure bowl attachment mechanism
PTD Variation
Water treatment module for ensuring livestock hydration quality
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending container functionality through integrated water purification represents a predictable solution addressing known agricultural water management challenges
Source Patent Element
Portable fluid container with stable geometric design
PTD Variation
Multi-container networked monitoring system for agricultural settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Scaling single-container technologies into distributed sensor networks is a standard engineering approach for expanding monitoring capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856928 and the disclosed agricultural monitoring variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed livestock water monitoring system obvious and anticipated, with the PTD demonstrating that the technical modifications represent routine engineering adaptations within the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in agricultural equipment design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,928
TitlePortable pet drinking container