AI-Powered IoT Insect Control: Next-Gen Pest Management

Publication ID: 24-11856954_0003_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered IoT Insect Control: Next-Gen Pest Management,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856954_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856954_0003_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. 11,856,954.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an aerosol insecticidal composition with transfluthrin and imiprothrin, effective against flying and crawling insects. However, the composition lacked real-time monitoring, data tracking, and synergistic combinations with other technologies. The new invention addresses these limitations by incorporating AI-powered monitoring, IoT-enabled sensors, blockchain-based tracking, and novel materials to enhance the insecticidal composition's performance and efficiency.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the original insecticidal composition with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which provides a non-obvious and innovative solution for insect control. The integration of these technologies enables real-time monitoring, data tracking, and optimized insecticide usage, making the system more efficient and effective than the original composition.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the insecticidal composition with other technologies such as robotics, drones, or nanotechnology. Variations of the system could also include using different types of sensors, AI algorithms, or blockchain platforms to enhance the system's performance and efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic insect control system has vast commercial potential in industries such as agriculture, pest control, and public health. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, data tracking, and optimized insecticide usage makes it an attractive solution for companies and organizations seeking to improve their insect control practices. The invention's market potential is significant, with potential applications in various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial pest control.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01N43/50
A	A01	A01N25/06
A	A01	A01N25/16
A	A01	A01N37/10

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Insecticide formulation and pest control technologies, specifically aerosol-based insecticidal compositions with active ingredients targeting insect populations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A chemical engineer or entomologist with expertise in pesticide formulation, familiar with active ingredient combinations, solvent systems, and emerging technologies in pest management

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing insecticidal compositions represents a predictable extension of known pest control methodologies. The core insecticidal composition remains fundamentally unchanged, with technological monitoring and tracking systems added as complementary features. These technological enhancements would be considered routine optimization strategies in modern pest management approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Aerosol insecticidal composition with transfluthrin and imiprothrin

PTD Variation

Adding AI-powered monitoring system for detecting insect presence

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor technologies for pest detection is a known technique in precision agriculture and pest management, representing a predictable application of existing monitoring technologies

Source Patent Element

Composition devoid of residual kill agents

PTD Variation

Micro-encapsulation technology for sustained release of active ingredients

Obviousness Reasoning

Controlled release mechanisms are well-established in pharmaceutical and agricultural technologies, representing a standard design optimization for improving active ingredient performance

Source Patent Element

Polar organic solvent-based insecticidal composition

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based tracking system for monitoring insecticide usage

Obviousness Reasoning

Digital tracking and management systems are routine extensions of existing product technologies, providing enhanced data collection and usage monitoring capabilities

Source Patent Element

Aerosol insecticidal formulation with specific active ingredients

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled sensors for detecting insect populations with AI-driven decision support

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining sensor technologies with predictive analytics represents a standard approach to improving technological systems, particularly in precision management contexts

Source Patent Element

Insecticidal composition with transfluthrin and imiprothrin

PTD Variation

Integration with novel materials having enhanced insect-repellent properties

Obviousness Reasoning

Material enhancement and synergistic combinations are standard approaches in chemical formulation for improving performance characteristics

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed herein would be considered obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art based on the teachings of US Patent 11856954, as the technological integrations represent predictable extensions of known insecticidal composition technologies through routine optimization and combination of existing techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,954
Title	Dual active insecticidal compositions
Assignee(s)	S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.