Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Fish Attractant Dispersal System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856935_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Fish Attractant Dispersal System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856935_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856935_0004_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. 11,856,935.

Background and Problem Solved

The original fish attractant dispersal apparatus, while effective in general fishing scenarios, has limitations when applied to specific, challenging environments. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing adapted solutions for specialized contexts.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in its specialized adaptations for distinct operational environments, which are not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step is in recognizing the need for customized solutions and developing tailored systems and methods to address these specific challenges.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifications to the dispersal pouch material, size, or shape to suit different environments. Variations may also include different types of fish attractants, such as pheromone-based or plant-based attractants, or the integration of additional features like GPS tracking or real-time monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized fish attractant dispersal systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including recreational fishing, commercial fishing, disaster relief, and environmental remediation. Target markets may include high-altitude lake fishing resorts, extreme weather fishing gear manufacturers, disaster relief organizations, and government agencies responsible for environmental protection.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K97/045
A A01 A01K85/01

Field of Art

Fishing equipment and attractant technologies, specifically focusing on aquatic environment-specific fish attraction systems with emphasis on dispersal mechanisms and chemical composition

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in marine biology, chemical engineering, and fishing equipment design, possessing knowledge of material science, fluid dynamics, and attractant formulation techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental fish attractant dispersal apparatus provides a flexible framework for environmental adaptations. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core principles, applying known engineering design strategies to modify the dispersal pouch for specific operational contexts. These modifications leverage standard techniques of material selection, environmental engineering, and targeted system optimization.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Water-soluble dispersal pouch with configurable hook tab for fishing deployment
PTD Variation
Dispersal pouch adapted for low-oxygen high-altitude lake environments with controlled release mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying material porosity and dissolution rate is a predictable engineering solution for managing attractant release in different environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Fish attractant cavity containing multiple potential attractant compositions
PTD Variation
Incorporating water purification system within dispersal apparatus for polluted environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating additional functional systems into an existing design represents a standard approach to solving environmental challenges using known technological approaches
Source Patent Element
Configurable pouch design with multiple potential material compositions
PTD Variation
Encrypted dispersal pouch with authorized release mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing access control and security features through material and electronic modifications represents a routine design enhancement for specialized deployment scenarios
Source Patent Element
Diverse fish attractant formulations including amino acids, oils, and protein meals
PTD Variation
Alternative attractant types like pheromone-based or plant-derived compositions
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding attractant formulation repertoire using known biological compounds represents a predictable variation within established chemical engineering practices
Source Patent Element
Fishing apparatus designed for standard water deployment
PTD Variation
Extreme weather and disaster relief deployment configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting equipment for enhanced environmental resilience represents a standard engineering approach of stress testing and performance optimization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856935, the variations disclosed herein represent obvious extensions of the fundamental fish attractant dispersal apparatus, employing standard engineering techniques to adapt the core technology for specialized environmental contexts. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed modifications to be predictable variations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thus rendering subsequent claims covering similar technological adaptations unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,935
TitleFish attractant dispersal apparatus
Assignee(s)Pearce Outdoors LLC