Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Ice Fishing Hole Cover: Advanced Detection Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856934_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Ice Fishing Hole Cover: Advanced Detection Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856934_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856934_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. 11,856,934.

Background and Problem Solved

Traditional ice fishing hole covers lack advanced features to enhance the fishing experience and provide valuable insights. The original Pivotal Ice Hole Cover patent addressed the need for a protective and easily openable cover, but it did not incorporate cutting-edge technologies to improve fish detection, tracking, and overall system efficiency. The present invention solves this problem by synergistically combining distinct technologies to create a more powerful and effective ice fishing system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the innovative combination of AI-powered fish detection, IoT-enabled wireless communication, blockchain-based fish tracking, and novel materials with the original pivotal ice hole cover. These synergistic combinations provide a non-obvious and novel solution to the limitations of traditional ice fishing systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Smart Ice Hole Cover System could include varying AI-powered fish detection algorithms, different wireless communication protocols, or alternative novel materials. Additionally, the system could be integrated with other technologies, such as underwater cameras or water quality sensors, to further enhance the ice fishing experience.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Smart Ice Hole Cover System has significant commercial potential in the ice fishing industry, appealing to both recreational and professional fishermen. The system's advanced features and ability to provide valuable insights could also attract interest from fishing gear manufacturers, outdoor recreation companies, and environmental organizations.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K97/01

Field of Art

Ice fishing equipment and sensor-integrated outdoor recreational technologies, with expertise in mechanical design, sensor integration, and environmental monitoring systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with knowledge of mechanical design, sensor technologies, wireless communication, and outdoor equipment adaptation, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern sensor and communication technologies with existing mechanical ice fishing equipment represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational ice hole cover design provides a natural platform for adding intelligent features like fish detection and wireless communication. These technological extensions represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches for enhancing recreational fishing equipment.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Pivotal ring-based ice hole cover with mechanical hinge system
PTD Variation
Adding AI-powered fish detection module integrated with cover structure
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating electronic sensors into mechanical outdoor equipment is a known technique, with predictable results of enhanced user functionality
Source Patent Element
Mechanical lid with potential illumination capabilities
PTD Variation
Wireless communication module for transmitting fish detection data
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding wireless communication to sensor-equipped devices is a standard design choice in modern technological systems
Source Patent Element
Ice fishing hole protection mechanism
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based fish tracking module for catch verification
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying digital authentication technologies to outdoor recreational equipment represents an obvious technological progression
Source Patent Element
Basic mechanical cover design
PTD Variation
Novel high-strength, low-temperature-resistant material composition
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements for extreme environmental conditions are predictable engineering developments
Source Patent Element
Functional ice fishing equipment design
PTD Variation
Computer vision and machine learning algorithms for underwater image analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced computational techniques to sensor-based detection represents a standard technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856934 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed smart ice hole cover system combinations to be obvious extensions of existing mechanical and electronic ice fishing technologies, thereby rendering potential future patent claims anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness criteria.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,934
TitlePivotal ice hole cover