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Advanced RF Sterilization for Extreme Environment Solutions

Publication ID: 24-11856976_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced RF Sterilization for Extreme Environment Solutions,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856976_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856976_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. 11,856,976.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a radio frequency heating system for sterilizing or pasteurizing packaged articles. However, these systems are not suitable for specialized environments where unique constraints and requirements exist. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing tailored solutions for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, space-constrained, and mobile laboratory scenarios.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of radio frequency heating systems for specialized environments, which are not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the specific design elements and configurations that address the unique constraints and requirements of each environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifications to the RF heating system, conveyance system, or liquid contact zone to accommodate different types of packaged articles or operating conditions. Variations may also include the integration of additional features, such as sensors, monitoring systems, or automated control systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing, and disaster relief. The specialized systems and methods can provide a competitive advantage in niche markets and address specific needs in unique operational environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23L3/01
A A23 A23L3/003
A A23 A23L3/065
B B65 B65G35/00
B B65 B65G37/00
H H05 H05B6/48
H H05 H05B6/54
H H05 H05B6/60
H H05 H05B6/62
H H05 H05B6/68
H H05 H05B6/782
H H05 H05B6/80
A A23 A23V2002/00
A A47 A47J37/045
H H05 H05B6/46
H H05 H05B2206/045

Field of Art

Radio frequency heating systems for food processing, packaging sterilization, and thermal treatment technologies, involving expertise in electromagnetic energy applications, thermal engineering, and industrial process design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or food science degree, experienced in RF heating technologies, familiar with industrial conveyance systems, thermal regulation techniques, and packaging sterilization methods

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable adaptations of the source patent's core RF heating methodology by applying known engineering principles to specialized environmental contexts. The fundamental RF heating mechanism remains consistent across the disclosed scenarios, with modifications representing standard design optimization techniques. The variations demonstrate routine problem-solving approaches that would be immediately apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with RF heating technologies and industrial process adaptation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Radio frequency energy generator for heating packaged articles
PTD Variation
Portable and mobile RF heating systems for disaster relief and mobile laboratory scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting RF heating technology to mobile platforms represents a predictable design variation using known engineering techniques for miniaturization and portability
Source Patent Element
Conveyance system for transporting articles through heating zone
PTD Variation
Space-constrained conveyance system with minimized spatial requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying conveyance system geometry to fit specific spatial constraints is a routine engineering design choice with predictable implementation methods
Source Patent Element
Thermal regulation process for packaged articles
PTD Variation
Temperature control system adjustable based on ambient environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing adaptive temperature compensation represents a standard control engineering technique for maintaining consistent thermal processing across variable conditions
Source Patent Element
RF heating process for sterilization and pasteurization
PTD Variation
High-security environment RF system with secure compartment for sensitive articles
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating security features into existing thermal processing systems represents a straightforward engineering modification addressing specific operational requirements
Source Patent Element
Radio frequency energy application for thermal treatment
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant RF heating system for extreme environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing environmental-resistant equipment variants is a predictable engineering approach for extending technology performance across challenging operational contexts
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856976's comprehensive disclosure of radio frequency heating methodologies, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of existing technological approaches, rendering subsequent claims involving similar RF heating adaptations anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,976
TitleContact members for packaged articles heated with radio frequency energy