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Advanced Termite-Resistant Wood Protection Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856950_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Termite-Resistant Wood Protection Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856950_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856950_0001_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. 11,856,950.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed termite resistant wood preservative compositions comprising cold pressed orange oil and acrylic lacquer. However, the original composition had limitations, such as potential degradation of the acrylic lacquer upon exposure to sunlight and lack of sustained release of the insecticidal properties. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing encapsulated cold pressed orange oil, essential oil blends, UV stabilizers, and quaternary ammonium compounds to enhance the termite repellency and wood protection.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention is novel and non-obvious over the original patent due to the introduction of encapsulated cold pressed orange oil, essential oil blends, UV stabilizers, and quaternary ammonium compounds, which provide improved termite repellency, sustained release of active ingredients, and enhanced protection against degradation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different types of porous matrices, varying the ratio of cold pressed orange oil to essential oil blend, incorporating other UV stabilizers, or using different quaternary ammonium compounds. Additionally, the system for protecting wood structures could be adapted for use in various settings, such as residential, commercial, or industrial applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the wood protection and pest control industries, particularly in regions prone to termite infestations. The enhanced termite repellent and wood protector compositions could be marketed as premium products, offering improved performance and durability compared to existing solutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01N27/00
A A01 A01N25/24
A A01 A01N43/16
A A01 A01N55/08
A A01 A01N65/36

Field of Art

Wood preservation and insect control technologies, specifically termite repellent compositions with a focus on natural oil-based treatments and protective coatings

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A chemical engineer or materials scientist with expertise in pest control formulations, organic chemistry, and wood treatment technologies, familiar with natural essential oils and their insecticidal properties

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology, involving standard techniques of formulation modification, matrix encapsulation, and combination of known insecticidal agents to enhance termite repellency and wood protection

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Cold pressed orange oil with D-Limonene as primary termite repellent component
PTD Variation
Encapsulation of cold pressed orange oil in a porous silica matrix to control release and enhance stability
Obviousness Reasoning
Matrix encapsulation is a known technique for controlling release of active ingredients, and a PHOSITA would recognize silica as a predictable and effective carrier material for essential oils
Source Patent Element
Acrylic lacquer as a wood preservative base
PTD Variation
Addition of UV stabilizers to prevent lacquer degradation upon sunlight exposure
Obviousness Reasoning
Protecting coating materials from UV degradation is a standard practice in materials engineering, representing an obvious improvement to the original formulation
Source Patent Element
Orange oil-based termite repellent composition
PTD Variation
Combining cold pressed orange oil with essential oil blends and quaternary ammonium compounds
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining multiple insecticidal agents to enhance efficacy is a predictable approach in pest control, with quaternary ammonium compounds being known antimicrobial and insecticidal agents
Source Patent Element
Wood treatment composition for termite control
PTD Variation
Integrating sensor network for detecting and responding to termite activity
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing smart monitoring systems for pest control represents an obvious technological progression using standard IoT and sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Percentage-based composition of orange oil and acrylic lacquer
PTD Variation
Adjusting composition ratios and introducing additional active ingredients like boric acid
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying ingredient ratios and incorporating known insecticidal compounds are routine optimization strategies for a skilled practitioner
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856950, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in termite repellent wood preservation technologies would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as the modifications represent predictable combinations of known techniques in essential oil-based insect control and wood treatment methodologies

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,950
TitleTermite repellent and wood protector