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Multi-Industry Moated System: Innovative Containment Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856940_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Moated System: Innovative Containment Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856940_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856940_0007_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. 11,856,940.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Moated system for repelling insects', demonstrated a novel approach to preventing insect infestations. However, its limited scope restricted its application to other fields. The present invention addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to diverse industries, including electronics, cleanrooms, flood-prone areas, wildfire prevention, and erosion control.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in its ability to adapt the original moated system to various industries, providing a versatile solution for protection against unwanted substances and contaminants. The inventive step resides in the recognition of the moated system's potential for broader applications and the development of new claims that encompass these diverse uses.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the moated system could include varying the shape and size of the first body and moat channel, using different materials for the moat channel filling, or integrating the moated system with existing infrastructure. Variations could also include modifying the moated system for use in other industries, such as agriculture, construction, or aerospace.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The moated system has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including electronics, cleanrooms, flood-prone areas, wildfire prevention, and erosion control. The system's adaptability and versatility make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to protect their assets and operations from unwanted substances and contaminants. The target market includes industries where contamination, water damage, or wildfires pose significant risks, as well as companies seeking innovative solutions for erosion control.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01M29/34

Field of Art

Pest Control and Containment Systems, with expertise in barrier design, material science, and environmental protection techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with engineering or technical background in pest management, environmental design, and protective barrier systems, capable of understanding structural configurations and material adaptations

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental modular design of the moated system as a versatile protective barrier that can be readily adapted across multiple technical domains. The core structural elements of a rimmed body with a surrounding channel represent a transferable conceptual framework that can be modified by substituting filling materials or changing contextual applications. The systematic approach of creating a containment or exclusion zone is fundamentally consistent across the disclosed variations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Moat channel designed to prevent insect movement using liquid barrier
PTD Variation
Replacing liquid with dust-repelling or contaminant-trapping materials in electronics and cleanroom environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that barrier principles are transferable, and material substitution is a predictable design modification for achieving similar exclusionary goals
Source Patent Element
Continuous channel extending around a central area
PTD Variation
Adapting channel design for water absorption or soil stabilization in flood prevention and erosion control
Obviousness Reasoning
The topological configuration of the channel is a known technique for creating perimeter protection, with material selection being an obvious design choice based on specific environmental requirements
Source Patent Element
Rim with perpendicular lip creating a defined protective zone
PTD Variation
Implementing similar structural configuration for fire prevention and wildfire risk mitigation
Obviousness Reasoning
The geometric principles of creating a controlled boundary are consistent across different protective applications, representing a finite and predictable engineering solution
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856940's disclosure of a moated system, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed variations obvious through predictable application of known barrier design principles. The systematic translation of a containment structure across multiple technical domains represents an obvious extension of the source patent's fundamental technical teachings, rendering subsequent claims involving similar structural configurations and material adaptations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,940
TitleMoated system for repelling insects