Smart Electric Fishing Reel: AI-Powered Angling Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856931_0008_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Electric Fishing Reel: AI-Powered Angling Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856931_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856931_0008_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. 11,856,931.

Background and Problem Solved

The original battery powered electric reel patent addressed the need for convenient and efficient fishing, but it lacked the ability to track and analyze fishing activities, monitor water conditions, and provide real-time recommendations. The new invention overcomes these limitations by combining the electric reel with cutting-edge technologies, enabling anglers to make data-informed decisions and optimize their fishing performance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's integration of distinct technologies with the battery powered electric reel is novel and non-obvious, as it combines seemingly disparate components to create a more powerful and efficient system. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies, which enables a more data-driven and connected fishing experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the electric reel with other technologies such as augmented reality, computer vision, or acoustic sensors. Variations may include using different types of sensors, machine learning algorithms, or blockchain protocols to achieve similar results.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the fishing industry, targeting both recreational and commercial anglers. The integrated system can be marketed as a premium product, offering a unique value proposition to customers. Additionally, the invention may have applications in related industries such as marine conservation, aquatic research, and eco-tourism.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01K89/017

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Fishing equipment technology, specifically motorized electric fishing reels and associated electronic systems, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical systems, and marine electronics

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electromechanical systems, familiar with fishing equipment design, IoT technologies, sensor integration, and basic software/data management principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's battery-powered electric reel provides a foundational platform for integrating advanced digital technologies. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of existing electric reel technology by incorporating standard IoT, sensor, and data management techniques. The technical integration follows established patterns of adding connectivity and intelligence to mechanical systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Battery powered electric motor drive assembly with electric contacts

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled sensor integration with power and data transmission capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding sensors to existing powered electrical systems is a known technique, with predictable results of enhanced data collection and monitoring

Source Patent Element

Motorized fishing reel with replaceable battery pack

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based ownership and usage tracking system

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing digital tracking for physical equipment is a standard design choice in modern connected devices, representing an obvious technological progression

Source Patent Element

Electric motor with configurable power output

PTD Variation

Machine learning predictive maintenance module for detecting component failures

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying standard predictive analytics to mechanical systems is a well-established engineering approach with finite, predictable implementation strategies

Source Patent Element

Electric reel with external power interfaces

PTD Variation

Cloud-based data storage and AI-powered fishing analytics platform

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending mechanical devices with cloud connectivity represents a standard technological evolution with known implementation techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856931's disclosure of a battery-powered electric fishing reel, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the integration of IoT sensors, blockchain tracking, machine learning maintenance, and cloud-based analytics to be obvious variations that do not represent non-obvious innovation, thus rendering subsequent related claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,931
Title	Battery powered electric reel
Assignee(s)	Pure Fishing, Inc.