Advanced Portable Pet Drinking Container Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856928_0009_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Portable Pet Drinking Container Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856928_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856928_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. 11,856,928.

Background and Problem Solved

Standard pet water containers and bowls are not adapted for use in specialized environments, posing challenges for pet owners in these situations. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing portable pet drinking containers tailored to specific needs, building upon the original portable pet drinking container design.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features tailored to specific environments, including reinforced insulation, windscreens, self-sanitizing surfaces, floatation devices, reflective materials, and water purification systems. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of standard pet water containers and bowls in specialized environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in materials, shapes, and sizes to accommodate different pet breeds, sizes, and preferences. Additional features could be incorporated, such as temperature control, water level indicators, or integrated pet food storage.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including outdoor recreation, emergency response, search and rescue, and pet care. The specialized variations of portable pet drinking containers could be marketed to pet owners who participate in high-altitude trekking, emergency responders, search and rescue teams, and individuals living in areas with limited access to clean water.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01K7/005

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Portable pet care equipment, specifically drinking containers and accessories for outdoor and specialized environments, requiring engineering knowledge in fluid containment, materials design, and ergonomic product development

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in outdoor equipment design, familiar with materials science, fluid dynamics, and pet care product requirements, possessing knowledge of thermal insulation, water containment, and modular design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core design by applying known engineering techniques to solve specific environmental challenges. The fundamental container structure remains consistent, with added features that represent standard problem-solving approaches in portable pet equipment design. These modifications represent logical adaptations of existing technology to specialized use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Container body with drinking bowl receiving port

PTD Variation

Adding windscreen and reinforced insulation for high-altitude environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting container design for extreme environments is a predictable solution using known thermal engineering principles, representing a routine design modification for outdoor equipment

Source Patent Element

Threaded connection between container and drinking bowl

PTD Variation

Incorporating quick-release mechanism for search and rescue operations

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying connection mechanisms for rapid deployment is an obvious design choice using standard mechanical engineering techniques for improving functional efficiency

Source Patent Element

Container body with fluid containment capabilities

PTD Variation

Integrating water purification system and UV-C LED sanitization

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding water treatment technologies represents a known solution for improving potable water safety, utilizing standard water purification techniques familiar to those skilled in the art

Source Patent Element

Portable container with modular design

PTD Variation

Including floatation device and high-visibility reflective materials

Obviousness Reasoning

Enhancing product safety and visibility through material and structural additions is a predictable improvement using established engineering design approaches

Source Patent Element

Drinking bowl receiving port with secure attachment

PTD Variation

Creating self-sanitizing surfaces and collapsible bowl design

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing hygiene and storage improvements represents an obvious solution using known materials science and product design techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856928, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The proposed modifications represent predictable combinations of known techniques, applying standard engineering problem-solving approaches to create specialized portable pet drinking containers for diverse environmental conditions.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,928
Title	Portable pet drinking container