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Advanced Termite-Resistant Wood Preservative Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856950_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Termite-Resistant Wood Preservative Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856950_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856950_0004_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 provided a termite resistant wood preservative composition, but it had limitations in its applicability to specialized environments. The new invention addresses these limitations by adapting the composition to meet the unique demands of high-security facilities, disaster relief efforts, extreme weather conditions, and other niche markets.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original termite resistant wood preservative composition to address specific challenges in specialized environments. The inventive step is the combination of unique additives and adjustments to the composition to meet the demands of these environments, providing a previously unknown level of effectiveness and protection.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include varying the concentration of the additives, using different types of additives, or incorporating additional components to enhance the composition's performance. Variations could also include adjusting the composition for use in other specialized environments, such as extreme heat or high-altitude conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including construction, disaster relief, and government facilities. The ability to provide effective termite protection in specialized environments addresses a significant need in these markets, and the invention's adaptability ensures broad appeal and potential for widespread adoption.

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 organic and chemical treatments for lumber products

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials scientist or chemical engineer with expertise in wood treatment, pest control formulations, and organic solvent-based compositions, familiar with agricultural and construction material preservation techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's core termite-resistant composition using orange oil and acrylic lacquer provides a foundational template for environmental adaptations. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original invention by incorporating known additives to address specific environmental challenges. These modifications would be considered routine engineering adaptations within the standard problem-solving approach of wood preservation technology.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Cold pressed orange oil with 80-95% D-Limonene concentration as primary active ingredient
PTD Variation
Adding water-resistant, UV-resistant, or thermal additives to the base composition
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that environmental performance enhancement through additive modification is a standard practice in protective coating technologies, representing a predictable solution to extend functional capabilities
Source Patent Element
Acrylic lacquer as binding matrix for termite-resistant composition
PTD Variation
Incorporating fire-retardant or freeze-resistant additives into the acrylic lacquer
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying coating properties through targeted additive inclusion is a known technique for adapting material performance to specific environmental requirements, representing an obvious design choice
Source Patent Element
Boric acid as supplementary treatment component
PTD Variation
Replacing boric acid with alternative non-toxic, non-corrosive additives for specialized environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting chemically similar compounds with equivalent functional properties is a standard engineering approach, particularly when targeting specific application contexts like high-security facilities
Source Patent Element
25% orange oil and 75% acrylic lacquer base composition
PTD Variation
Adjusting component ratios and introducing specialized environmental additives
Obviousness Reasoning
Proportional modifications and targeted additive inclusion represent routine optimization strategies within materials engineering, demonstrating predictable technological progression
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856950's disclosure of a termite-resistant wood preservative composition, the present publication demonstrates that variations addressing specific environmental challenges would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in wood preservation technologies. The disclosed modifications represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological concept, utilizing standard engineering techniques to adapt the base composition for specialized applications.

Original Patent Information

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