Advanced Electrical Disinfection Tech: Multi-Industry Solution
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a system and method for disinfecting soil using electric voltage. However, the limitations of the original invention lie in its restricted application to soil disinfection. The new invention addresses this limitation by expanding the core technology to diverse industries and applications, including groundwater purification, wastewater treatment, medical equipment sanitation, food processing surface decontamination, and oil spill remediation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new invention introduces a novel application of electric voltage disinfection technology to diverse industries and environments, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the core technology's potential to be adapted and applied to various fields, resulting in a broad range of benefits and improvements.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include varying the electrode design, materials, and configurations to suit specific applications. Additionally, the invention could be integrated with existing systems and technologies to enhance their effectiveness. Variations of the invention could also involve using different types of electric voltage, such as AC or DC, or incorporating sensors and monitoring systems to optimize the disinfection process.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new invention has significant commercial potential across various industries, including water treatment, wastewater management, healthcare, food processing, and environmental remediation. The market for electrical disinfection technology is vast, with potential applications in both developed and developing countries. The invention's ability to improve safety, quality, and sustainability makes it an attractive solution for industries seeking innovative and effective solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A01 | A01M19/00 |
| A | A01 | A01B47/00 |
| A | A01 | A01M17/00 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/03 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/24 |
| B | B09 | B09C1/00 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/14 |
| B | B09 | B09C2101/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Environmental remediation, agricultural technology, and microbial control systems involving electrical disinfection techniques, with expertise in soil treatment, water purification, and surface sanitization
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degree in environmental engineering, microbiology, or electrical engineering, possessing knowledge of electrical disinfection principles, microorganism cellular membrane disruption, and cross-domain application of sterilization technologies
Obviousness Rationale
The source patent's fundamental technique of applying electric voltage for microorganism destruction provides a clear technological foundation that a skilled practitioner would readily recognize as adaptable across multiple domains. The core principle of using electrical potential to disrupt cellular structures is universally applicable, making the PTD's variations predictable extensions of the original invention. A PHOSITA would understand that the fundamental mechanism of electrical disinfection can be systematically translated between different substrates and environments with minimal inventive complexity.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Disinfection of soil by application of electric voltage |
| Assignee(s) | CLEAN SOIL AGRO LTD. |