Advanced Automated Pest Management System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856954_0008_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Automated Pest Management System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856954_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856954_0008_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 a dual active insecticidal composition effective against flying and crawling insects. However, its application was limited by the lack of automation, real-time monitoring, and supply chain transparency. This invention addresses these limitations by combining the composition with cutting-edge technologies to create a more powerful and sustainable pest management system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the dual active insecticidal composition with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and sustainable pest management system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the dual active insecticidal composition with other advanced technologies, such as robotics or drones, for enhanced monitoring and application. Variations may include adapting the system for use in different industries, such as agriculture or public health.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic pest management system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including pest control services, agriculture, and public health. The market for integrated pest management solutions is growing, and this invention is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.

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, with expertise in chemical composition, application methods, and emerging technologies for pest management systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A chemical engineer or entomologist with advanced degree, experienced in developing insecticidal compositions, familiar with emerging technologies in pest control, and capable of integrating multiple technological domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with existing insecticidal compositions represents a natural progression in pest management, leveraging known techniques in IoT, AI, and smart monitoring to enhance the effectiveness of established chemical formulations. The combination of transfluthrin and imiprothrin with advanced technological systems would be a predictable extension of existing pest control methodologies. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using standard technological integration techniques available to practitioners in the field.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Dual active insecticidal composition with transfluthrin and imiprothrin

PTD Variation

AI-powered monitoring system for detecting pest presence and automatically triggering insecticidal composition

Obviousness Reasoning

Automated pest detection systems are well-known in the art, and integrating them with existing chemical compositions represents a predictable solution for enhanced pest control efficiency

Source Patent Element

Insecticidal aerosol composition

PTD Variation

Nano-encapsulated transfluthrin and imiprothrin mixture for enhanced efficacy and reduced environmental impact

Obviousness Reasoning

Nano-encapsulation techniques are standard in chemical engineering for improving delivery and reducing environmental contamination, representing a known method of improving existing chemical compositions

Source Patent Element

Insecticidal composition with polar organic solvent

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based supply chain management system for tracking and verifying insecticidal composition origin and quality

Obviousness Reasoning

Supply chain tracking technologies are commonly applied across chemical and agricultural domains, representing a predictable technological integration for quality control and traceability

Source Patent Element

Composition for killing insects

PTD Variation

Machine learning algorithms for predicting pest behavior and optimizing application of insecticidal composition

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictive algorithms for pest management are well-established, and applying machine learning to existing insecticidal technologies represents an obvious technological progression

Source Patent Element

Aerosol insecticidal composition

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled sensor network for real-time pest monitoring and targeted application

Obviousness Reasoning

Sensor networks and targeted application technologies are standard in precision agriculture and pest management, representing a straightforward technological extension of existing methods

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856954 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed combinations of insecticidal compositions with digital technologies to be obvious and lacking inventive step, thereby rendering potential claims in this domain unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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