Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Ice Fishing Hole Cover: Advanced Technology Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856934_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Ice Fishing Hole Cover: Advanced Technology Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856934_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856934_0003_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. 11,856,934.

Background and Problem Solved

The original pivotal ice hole cover invention addressed the need for a protective and accessible ice fishing hole cover. However, it had limitations in terms of monitoring and optimizing ice fishing hole conditions, tracking usage, and ensuring secure payment transactions. The present invention solves these problems by combining the pivotal ice hole cover with cutting-edge technologies.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of advanced technologies, which provides a non-obvious and innovative solution to the problems of ice fishing hole management. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials with the pivotal ice hole cover creates a new and powerful system that is not anticipated by the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors, communication modules, or IoT-enabled devices. Variations may include integrating the system with other technologies, such as augmented reality or robotics, to further enhance the ice fishing experience.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Intelligent Ice Hole Cover System has significant commercial potential in the ice fishing industry, particularly in regions with harsh winter conditions. The system's ability to optimize hole placement, track usage, and ensure secure payment transactions can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall ice fishing experience. Target industries may include ice fishing equipment manufacturers, outdoor recreation companies, and tourism operators.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K97/01

Field of Art

Ice fishing equipment design and outdoor recreational gear, specifically focusing on protective covers and monitoring systems for ice fishing environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or product designer with expertise in outdoor equipment, familiar with sensor technologies, materials science, and IoT integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern sensor and communication technologies with the existing pivotal ice hole cover design represents a predictable extension of the original invention. The core mechanical functionality of the source patent provides a natural platform for adding intelligent monitoring capabilities. The proposed variations leverage standard IoT and sensor integration techniques that are well-established in outdoor equipment design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Pivotal ring-based ice hole cover with hinged lid portions
PTD Variation
Adding temperature and thickness sensors to the ring structure
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating environmental sensors into protective equipment is a known technique, with predictable results of enhanced monitoring capabilities
Source Patent Element
Lid retainer mechanism with spring-loaded pin
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled remote monitoring and control of lid retainer
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying wireless control technologies to mechanical systems is a standard design approach with well-understood implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Polymer-based construction of ice hole cover
PTD Variation
Composite material using graphene nanoparticles for enhanced performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science advances in polymer composites represent an obvious iterative improvement using known nanomaterial enhancement techniques
Source Patent Element
Functional ice fishing hole protection mechanism
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based usage tracking and access control platform
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying distributed ledger technologies to equipment usage tracking is a predictable digital transformation of existing mechanical systems
Source Patent Element
Basic ice fishing hole cover design
PTD Variation
AI-powered analytics for predicting ice fishing conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing predictive analytics on existing equipment data represents a standard approach to enhancing functional intelligence
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856934 and the disclosed technical variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed innovations obvious and lacking in non-obvious inventive characteristics. The combination of mechanical ice fishing hole cover design with sensor technologies, IoT integration, and advanced materials represents a predictable and routine extension of existing technological capabilities.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,934
TitlePivotal ice hole cover