Advanced Composite Coating Technology: Multi-Industry Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856963_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Composite Coating Technology: Multi-Industry Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856963_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856963_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. 11,856,963.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a device and method for preparing composite ice glaze, primarily intended for aquatic fresh-keeping applications. However, the limitations of this invention lie in its narrow scope, neglecting potential applications in other fields. This new invention addresses this limitation by adapting the core technology to prepare composite coatings for diverse industries, thereby expanding its utility and value.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in its ability to adapt the original composite ice glaze technology to diverse industries, thereby creating new applications and use cases. The inventive step resides in the configuration of the mother liquid preparation portion, ice glaze preparation portion, and post-processing portion to accommodate the specific requirements of each target industry, resulting in a system and method that are both versatile and effective.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include varying the design of the frame portion, incorporating additional components for specific industries, or integrating the system with existing manufacturing lines. Variations of the method may involve modifying the sequence of steps or incorporating new post-processing techniques to further enhance the performance of the composite coatings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including aerospace, medical, renewable energy, and others. The system and method can be marketed as a versatile solution for preparing high-performance composite coatings, offering a competitive advantage in terms of cost, efficiency, and customization capabilities.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23B4/09
A A23 A23B4/26
B B01 B01F27/05
B B01 B01F27/0724
B B01 B01F27/112
B B01 B01F27/806
B B01 B01F33/81
B B01 B01F35/2112
B B01 B01F35/21112
B B01 B01F35/2203
B B01 B01F35/2209
F F25 F25C1/00
A A23 A23V2002/00
F F25 F25C2301/002
F F25 F25C2400/12

Field of Art

Chemical engineering and processing technologies, specifically focused on coating preparation systems involving liquid preparation, mixing, and post-processing with emphasis on thermal and fluid control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A chemical engineer or technical specialist with expertise in process engineering, fluid dynamics, coating technologies, and industrial equipment design, possessing knowledge of fluid control systems, temperature regulation, and modular industrial equipment configurations

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's composite ice glaze preparation device provides a fundamental modular framework that can be readily adapted to different industrial coating applications by modifying specific component configurations and process parameters. The core technical structure of frame portion, liquid preparation, glaze preparation, and post-processing remains consistent across variations. A skilled practitioner would understand that the fundamental principles of coating preparation are transferable across industries by making predictable modifications to match specific material and performance requirements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Thermal insulation baffles dividing shell into multi-layer space with controlled chambers
PTD Variation
Adapting chamber configuration for specialized coating preparation like spacecraft thermal protection or solar panel coating
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying chamber design is a predictable design choice to accommodate different thermal and processing requirements within an established modular system
Source Patent Element
Water storage tank with electromagnetic valve and flowmeter control systems
PTD Variation
Replacing water with specialized liquid formulations for medical implant or aircraft wing coatings
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting input liquid while maintaining identical control system architecture represents a known technique for adapting process equipment to different applications
Source Patent Element
Mother liquid preparation portion with integrated control systems
PTD Variation
Configuring liquid preparation to achieve specific material properties like biocompatibility or thermal resistance
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting liquid preparation parameters is a standard engineering approach for tailoring material characteristics within a consistent processing framework
Source Patent Element
Ice glaze post-processing portion with temperature and viscosity control
PTD Variation
Modifying post-processing to optimize coating properties for specific substrates like aircraft wings or solar panels
Obviousness Reasoning
Controlling post-processing parameters to achieve desired material performance is a routine optimization strategy for a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Integrated controller system managing multi-stage coating preparation
PTD Variation
Reprogramming controller to handle different coating preparation sequences across industries
Obviousness Reasoning
Reconfiguring control logic represents a predictable software adaptation within an established technical system
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856963's comprehensive disclosure of a composite coating preparation system, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed industrial coating variations obvious through routine engineering adaptations. The modular system's fundamental architecture enables predictable modifications across diverse technical domains by adjusting liquid formulations, thermal parameters, and processing sequences without requiring inventive complexity.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,963
TitleDevice and method of preparing composite ice glaze
Assignee(s)Shanghai Ocean University