Adaptive Soil Disinfection: Electric Voltage Microorganism Control

Publication ID: 24-11856936_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Soil Disinfection: Electric Voltage Microorganism Control,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856936_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856936_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. 11,856,936.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a system and method for destroying microorganisms in soil using electric voltage. However, the invention's limitations became apparent when attempting to deploy it in high-altitude regions, areas prone to natural disasters, high-security facilities, regions with limited access to electricity, and extreme weather conditions. These specialized environments require adapted solutions to overcome the unique challenges they pose.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations to the original invention, including specialized electrodes, waterproof designs, advanced encryption, and self-sustaining power sources. These innovations enable the invention to operate effectively in previously unserved markets and environments, thereby providing a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adapting the system for use in other challenging environments, such as arctic or desert regions. Variations could also include integrating the disinfection system with other soil remediation technologies, such as chemical treatment or mechanical aeration.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive soil disinfection systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, environmental remediation, disaster relief, and high-security facilities. The invention's ability to operate effectively in challenging environments expands its market reach, making it an attractive solution for organizations and governments operating in these areas.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
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

Field of Art

Agricultural and environmental remediation technologies, specifically soil treatment systems involving electric voltage application, mechanical vehicle design, and environmental adaptation techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in agricultural machinery, environmental remediation, electrical systems, and mechanical design, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering with 3-5 years of practical experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology by adapting the soil disinfection vehicle to different environmental conditions using standard engineering techniques. The fundamental mechanism of electric voltage soil treatment remains consistent across the variations, with modifications representing routine design adaptations to expand operational contexts. These variations demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches within the technical domain of soil treatment systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Motorized tracked vehicle with insulating endless belt for soil treatment
PTD Variation
High-altitude vehicle adaptation with specialized electrodes designed for low air pressure environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying electrode materials and electrical characteristics to compensate for altitude-related environmental challenges represents a predictable engineering solution using known material science techniques
Source Patent Element
Electric voltage application for microorganism destruction in soil
PTD Variation
Portable, waterproof device for emergency soil disinfection in disaster-prone areas
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting the core voltage-based disinfection mechanism to a portable format represents a straightforward design modification using known waterproofing and miniaturization techniques common in engineering practice
Source Patent Element
Tracked vehicle with sensor systems for detecting soil conditions
PTD Variation
Advanced encryption and secure communication protocols for high-security facility deployments
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating standard cybersecurity protocols with existing sensor and communication systems represents a routine engineering enhancement using well-established information security techniques
Source Patent Element
Motorized vehicle with propulsion system for soil treatment
PTD Variation
Self-sustaining solar-powered unit for operating in areas with limited electrical infrastructure
Obviousness Reasoning
Replacing traditional power sources with solar technology represents a predictable engineering solution using known renewable energy integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Electric voltage application system with temperature-dependent operational parameters
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant, insulated electrode system capable of operating in extreme temperature ranges
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing material and design modifications to extend operational temperature ranges represents a standard engineering approach to expanding technological capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable engineering adaptations of the fundamental soil disinfection methodology disclosed in US Patent 11856936, employing routine technical modifications to expand operational contexts and environmental adaptability without introducing novel scientific principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,936
TitleDisinfection of soil by application of electric voltage
Assignee(s)CLEAN SOIL AGRO LTD.