Advanced Fish Attractant Ecosystem Technology Patent

Publication ID: 24-11856935_0005_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Fish Attractant Ecosystem Technology Patent,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856935_0005_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856935_0005_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 patent has limitations in its ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions and provide a holistic approach to fishing. The new invention addresses these limitations by integrating advanced technologies to create a comprehensive ecosystem that benefits both fishermen and the aquatic environment.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's integration of advanced technologies, such as machine learning and real-time environmental data, with the original fish attractant dispersal apparatus concept represents a significant novelty and inventive step. The invention's ability to create a comprehensive ecosystem that benefits both fishermen and the aquatic environment is a paradigm shift in the fishing industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in habitat design, fish attractant composition, and wearable device functionality. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in different aquatic environments, such as freshwater or saltwater ecosystems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new invention has significant commercial potential in the fishing industry, with potential applications in recreational and commercial fishing, as well as in environmental conservation and research. The target market includes fishing gear manufacturers, fishing tour operators, and environmental organizations.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01K97/045
A	A01	A01K85/01

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Fishing equipment and fish attractant technologies, specifically focusing on methods of dispersing attractants in aquatic environments. Requires expertise in materials science, marine biology, and fishing equipment design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced technical training in marine engineering or fisheries science, possessing knowledge of materials engineering, environmental sensing technologies, and fish behavior modification techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable extensions of the source patent's core fish attractant dispersal concept by integrating known technologies like machine learning, sensor networks, and advanced material design. The variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that systematically enhance the original apparatus's functionality and adaptability. These modifications represent incremental improvements using readily available technological approaches within the fishing equipment domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Water-soluble dispersal pouch with fish attractant cavity

PTD Variation

Biodegradable, nutrient-rich fish attractant pellet incorporating microorganisms

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify the original water-soluble pouch design with enhanced nutritional and ecological properties using known biomaterial and attractant formulation techniques

Source Patent Element

Fish attractant comprising amino acids and protein meals

PTD Variation

Machine learning-optimized attractant dispersal patterns based on environmental data

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying computational optimization techniques to attractant deployment represents a predictable application of known sensor and data analysis technologies to improve fishing effectiveness

Source Patent Element

Hook-attachable dispersal apparatus

PTD Variation

Wearable device for personalized fish attractant release

Obviousness Reasoning

Transitioning from a static hook-based system to a wearable, context-aware device is an obvious technological progression using miniaturization and sensing technologies

Source Patent Element

Fish attractant composition methods

PTD Variation

Networked underwater sensor system for real-time fishing recommendations

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating environmental monitoring with attractant technologies represents a standard engineering approach to enhancing fishing equipment functionality through interconnected sensing systems

Source Patent Element

Water-soluble material for attractant dispersal

PTD Variation

3D-printed modular underwater habitat incorporating attractant systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding attractant technologies into habitat design represents a predictable extension of existing fish attraction methodologies using advanced manufacturing techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856935 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through standard engineering problem-solving techniques. The disclosed innovations represent predictable combinations of known technologies in fish attractant and environmental sensing domains, thereby rendering subsequent claims of non-obviousness unpersuasive under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 standards.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,935
Title	Fish attractant dispersal apparatus
Assignee(s)	Pearce Outdoors LLC