Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Air Probe Bug Prevention System for Aircraft

Publication ID: 24-11856939_0003_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Air Probe Bug Prevention System for Aircraft,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856939_0003_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856939_0003_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. 11,856,939.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the issue of bug infestation in air data probes, but it had limitations in terms of real-time monitoring, data logging, and predictive maintenance. The new invention integrates the patented smart cover bug deterrent with distinct technologies to create a more powerful system that overcomes these limitations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's synergistic combination of the patented smart cover bug deterrent with advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, blockchain, and nanomaterials provides a non-obvious solution that overcomes the limitations of the original patent. The integration of these technologies enables real-time monitoring, data-driven decision making, and proactive maintenance, which is not possible with the original patent alone.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different types of sensors, data logging systems, or predictive maintenance modules. Variations could include integrating the invention with other aircraft systems, such as flight control or navigation systems, or using different nanomaterials or coatings for enhancing the insect repellent's effectiveness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the aerospace industry, particularly in the areas of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and flight operations. The system's ability to improve air data measurement accuracy, reduce downtime, and increase overall efficiency makes it an attractive solution for airlines, MRO providers, and aircraft manufacturers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01M29/34
A A01 A01M29/12
G G01 G01L19/147
G G01 G01P5/165
G G01 G01P13/025

Field of Art

Aircraft instrumentation and environmental protection systems, specifically air data probe technologies with a focus on insect mitigation strategies. Requires expertise in aerospace engineering, sensor design, protective coverings, and environmental interaction with aircraft components.

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled aerospace engineer with advanced knowledge of aircraft instrumentation, sensor protection technologies, materials science, and environmental adaptation techniques. Capable of integrating sensor protection strategies with emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and advanced materials.

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's fundamental bug deterrent cover concept naturally extends to incorporating modern sensing, monitoring, and predictive technologies. The core problem of protecting air data probes from insect interference remains consistent, with the PTD offering predictable technological enhancements that leverage standard integration techniques in aerospace engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Cover with reservoir for holding insect repellent
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensor for automated repellent dispensing
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor-based activation is a predictable solution using known IoT technologies to automate the existing manual repellent delivery mechanism
Source Patent Element
Probe head with insect prevention mechanism
PTD Variation
Nanomaterial-based coating to enhance repellent effectiveness
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced materials to improve existing protective strategies represents a standard engineering approach to incremental technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Air data probe cover design
PTD Variation
AI-powered predictive maintenance module for insect infestation monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing predictive analytics to monitor and prevent potential issues is a standard engineering approach to enhancing system reliability and performance
Source Patent Element
Insect repellent reservoir in probe cover
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data logging system for tracking maintenance and usage
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating digital tracking mechanisms with physical protection systems represents a predictable technological convergence in modern engineering practices
Source Patent Element
Basic insect prevention mechanism for air data probes
PTD Variation
Machine learning-based insect detection system analyzing environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced computational techniques to environmental monitoring represents a standard evolutionary approach to enhancing existing protective technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856939's foundational teachings of air data probe insect prevention, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed technological extensions represent predictable combinations of known techniques, rendering subsequent claims involving similar strategies unpatentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,939
TitleSmart cover bug deterrent
Assignee(s)Rosemount Aerospace Inc.