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Advanced Dual Nozzle Sprayer: Multi-Industry Fluid Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856942_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Dual Nozzle Sprayer: Multi-Industry Fluid Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856942_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856942_0002_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. 11,856,942.

Background and Problem Solved

The original dual nozzle sprayer patent disclosed a fluid spray apparatus with multiple inlets and outlets, but its utility was limited to specific applications. The present invention addresses the need for a more versatile and adaptable system, capable of addressing diverse fluid application challenges across multiple industries.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its adaptability to diverse industries and applications, enabled by the combination of a dual nozzle sprayer with a control module and interchangeable nozzles. This configuration allows for efficient and targeted fluid application, overcoming the limitations of the original patent and providing a non-obvious solution to the problems faced in various industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include additional sensors for real-time monitoring, automated nozzle cleaning systems, or integration with existing industrial automation infrastructure. Variations of the invention could also include different types of fluid application systems, such as powder or gas sprayers, or adaptations for specific industries, such as firefighting or agriculture.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The dual nozzle sprayer system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including precision agriculture, firefighting, industrial coating, food processing, and manufacturing. The system's adaptability and efficiency make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their fluid application processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01M7/0046
B B05 B05B1/1609
B B05 B05B1/1636
B B05 B05B1/3013
B B05 B05B9/01
B B05 B05B12/002

Field of Art

Fluid spray technology with a focus on multi-nozzle systems for precision fluid application across agriculture, industrial, firefighting, and cleaning applications. Requires expertise in fluid dynamics, spray pattern control, and mechanical engineering of fluid delivery systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or technical specialist with experience in fluid spray technologies, familiar with nozzle design, fluid flow control mechanisms, and cross-industry spray application techniques. Possesses knowledge of fluid dynamics, mechanical actuation, and adaptive spray systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's dual nozzle sprayer design provides a fundamental framework for adaptable fluid application that can be readily extended to multiple industry-specific contexts. The core technical concept of switchable nozzle patterns and external inlet/outlet configurations represents a versatile platform for domain-specific variations. The PTD's claims represent predictable engineering adaptations that leverage the source patent's fundamental mechanical principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Fluid spray apparatus with multiple inlets, outlets, and actuators for switching spray patterns
PTD Variation
Precision agriculture system with crop-specific nozzle pattern selection
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing spray mechanism to agricultural context, using known sensor and control technologies to modify spray pattern based on observable environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Diverter structure with selector valve for controlling fluid passage
PTD Variation
Industrial coating system with automated nozzle switching based on workpiece requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of integrating control systems with mechanical spray mechanisms, representing a standard engineering design choice for enhancing spray apparatus functionality
Source Patent Element
Interchangeable nozzles configured for different fluid spray patterns
PTD Variation
Firefighting system with wide and narrow spray pattern selection for targeted suppression
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of existing nozzle design principles to emergency response applications, utilizing well-understood fluid dynamics and spray pattern control techniques
Source Patent Element
External inlet and outlet configuration allowing fluid path manipulation
PTD Variation
Food processing cleaning system with sanitization-specific spray patterns
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable adaptation of spray mechanism to hygiene requirements, representing a standard engineering approach to domain-specific tool design
Source Patent Element
Fluid spray apparatus with multiple actuators for pattern control
PTD Variation
Manufacturing adhesive application system with precision flow rate and pattern control
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of known spray control techniques with material-specific application requirements, representing a routine engineering optimization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856942's disclosure of a dual nozzle sprayer with configurable fluid passage mechanisms, the present publication demonstrates that variations in spray application across diverse industrial domains would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in fluid spray technologies. The fundamental mechanical principles of switchable nozzle patterns and external fluid path control represent a predictable technological platform readily adaptable to specific application contexts.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,942
TitleDual nozzle sprayer