Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Fish Attractant Dispersal System with Data Tracking

Publication ID: 24-11856935_0008_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Fish Attractant Dispersal System with Data Tracking,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856935_0008_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856935_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. 11,856,935.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a fish attractant dispersal apparatus with a water-soluble pouch and various attractant compositions. However, this invention had limitations in terms of tracking fish catch data, monitoring water quality, and optimizing attractant dispersal patterns. The present invention addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the synergistic combination of a fish attractant dispersal apparatus with advanced technologies such as blockchain, IoT, AI, and new materials. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more efficient and effective fishing experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different types of sensors for monitoring water quality, various machine learning algorithms for optimizing attractant dispersal patterns, and different materials for 3D-printing the dispersal pouch. The system could also be adapted for use in different types of fishing, such as commercial or recreational fishing.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent fish attractant dispersal system has significant commercial potential in the fishing industry, particularly in the areas of recreational and commercial fishing. The system's ability to optimize attractant dispersal patterns and track fish catch data could increase the efficiency and effectiveness of fishing operations, leading to increased revenue and profitability for fishing companies and individuals.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K97/045
A A01 A01K85/01

Field of Art

Fishing equipment and attractant technologies, specifically focused on fish attractant dispersal systems with expertise in materials science, marine biology, and fishing equipment design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with advanced knowledge in marine engineering, materials science, and fishing technology, capable of understanding complex interdisciplinary design modifications and technological integrations

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed technological extensions represent predictable combinations of existing fishing attractant technologies with emerging digital systems. The core fish attractant dispersal mechanism remains fundamentally consistent with the source patent, while the proposed IoT, AI, and blockchain integrations represent standard technological augmentations in modern product design. The variations demonstrate incremental improvements using known technological approaches that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Water-soluble dispersal pouch with fish attractant cavity
PTD Variation
3D-printed biodegradable dispersal pouch with integrated microcontroller
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing materials technology, representing a routine design optimization using known manufacturing techniques and standard microelectronics integration
Source Patent Element
Fish attractant comprising amino acids and protein meals
PTD Variation
AI-driven recommendation engine for personalized attractant selection
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical application of machine learning to existing product customization strategies, representing a standard approach to enhancing user experience through data-driven personalization
Source Patent Element
Fishing hook attachment mechanism
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based tracking module for monitoring fish catch data
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine implementation of digital tracking technologies to enhance existing fishing equipment functionality, representing a predictable technological convergence
Source Patent Element
Water-soluble fish attractant dispersal system
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensor for detecting water quality and adjusting attractant dispersal
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of environmental monitoring technologies with existing fishing equipment, representing a standard approach to adaptive system design
Source Patent Element
Fish attractant composition
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithm for predicting optimal attractant dispersal patterns
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of computational analysis to optimize existing fishing technologies, representing a routine technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11856935 and the presented Published Technical Disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed technological variations obvious and non-patentable. The disclosed combinations represent predictable extensions of existing fish attractant dispersal technologies, utilizing standard digital integration techniques that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field of fishing equipment design and marine technology.

Original Patent Information

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