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Advanced Automated Permeation System for Multi-Industry Use

Publication ID: 24-11856947_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Automated Permeation System for Multi-Industry Use,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856947_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856947_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. 11,856,947.

Background and Problem Solved

The current process of permeating biological materials for cryopreservation is labor-intensive and requires high skill. The original patent addressed this issue, but its application was limited to biological materials. The new invention extends the core technology to address similar permeation challenges in diverse industries, such as agriculture, water purification, and fuel cells, where efficient and controlled treatment is crucial.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the original patent's core technology, expanding its scope beyond biological materials to address specific challenges in agriculture, water purification, and fuel cells. The inventive step lies in adapting the device's design and functionality to accommodate diverse materials and treatment solutions, while maintaining the benefits of automation and precision.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifications to the device's materials, geometry, or dispensing mechanism to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations may also include integrating sensors, automation systems, or data analytics to enhance the system's performance and efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The automated permeation system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture (plant disease treatment), water purification (membrane cleaning), and fuel cells (membrane treatment). The system's ability to provide efficient, controlled, and precise treatment solutions can lead to increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved product quality.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01N1/0268
A A01 A01N1/0221
A A01 A01N1/0242
B B01 B01L3/502

Field of Art

Biotechnology and materials processing, specifically focused on automated permeation and treatment systems for biological, agricultural, and industrial materials. Requires expertise in fluid handling, precision dispensing, membrane technologies, and solution transfer techniques.

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree (MS/PhD) in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or materials science, with practical experience in laboratory automation, solution preparation, and precision material treatment techniques. Skilled in designing modular transfer systems and understanding cross-domain material processing strategies.

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD demonstrates a predictable extension of the source patent's core automated permeation technology by applying its fundamental design principles to different material domains. A PHOSITA would recognize the underlying technological framework as universally adaptable, with the device's groove-based support and precision dispensing mechanism being readily transferable across biological, agricultural, and industrial contexts. The systematic approach to controlled solution application represents a generalizable technological strategy that transcends specific material types.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Modular device with releasably coupled upper and lower portions configured to support and treat biological materials
PTD Variation
Adapting the device design for plant materials, water purification membranes, and fuel cell membranes
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of technology transfer across domains, where core mechanical principles remain consistent while application context changes. Predictable result of maintaining precise material handling capabilities.
Source Patent Element
Groove-based material support mechanism
PTD Variation
Utilizing identical structural approach for supporting different material types like plant tissues, membranes, and specialized substrates
Obviousness Reasoning
Design choice with finite, predictable implementation strategies. PHOSITA would recognize groove geometry as universally applicable for material positioning.
Source Patent Element
Precision dispensing mechanism for applying treatment solutions
PTD Variation
Extending dispensing mechanism to apply agricultural treatments, membrane cleaning solutions, and fuel cell processing agents
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-known technique of adapting fluid transfer systems across technical domains. Predictable result of maintaining controlled solution application principles.
Source Patent Element
Releasable coupling between device portions
PTD Variation
Maintaining modular connection approach across different material processing scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering practice of preserving successful mechanical design principles. Finite set of coupling mechanisms (hinges, clips, magnets) universally applicable.
Source Patent Element
Integration with external pressure/suction systems
PTD Variation
Preserving compatibility with external fluid handling equipment across different material processing contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing technological framework. PHOSITA would recognize fundamental fluid transfer principles as consistent across domains.
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856947's foundational teachings, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious technological extensions readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art. The systematic adaptation of automated permeation technology across biological, agricultural, and industrial domains constitutes prima facie obviousness, with each variation representing a predictable application of known technical principles without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,947
TitleSystem for automated permeation of a biological material and method of using same
Assignee(s)Cook Medical Technologies LLC