Advanced Aerosol Matrix: AI-Powered Personalization Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856978_0010_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Aerosol Matrix: AI-Powered Personalization Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856978_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856978_0010_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. 11,856,978.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an aerosol-generating article using agar, glycerin, and water. However, this invention has limitations in terms of customization, flavor profiling, and aerosol density control. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing self-sustaining shape-memory alloy matrices, hybrid agar-based matrices, thermoelectric materials, and AI-powered optimization, enabling a more advanced and personalized aerosol experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in the combination of advanced materials, AI-powered optimization, and real-time feedback to create a personalized, modular, and sustainable aerosol experience. The inventive step is in the integration of these components to achieve a level of customization and control not possible with the original patent's technology.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different advanced materials, such as graphene or nanomaterials, to enhance the aerosol generation process. Variations of the invention could also include different form factors for the aerosol-generating device, such as a wearable device or a portable, handheld device.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the aerosol industry, particularly in the e-cigarette and vaping markets. The invention's ability to provide a personalized, modular, and sustainable aerosol experience could disrupt the current market and create new opportunities for companies and consumers alike.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A24	A24B15/167
A	A24	A24D1/20
A	A24	A24F40/10
A	A24	A24F40/20
A	A24	A24F40/42

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Aerosol generation technologies, specifically electronic smoking devices and alternative nicotine delivery systems, involving materials science, thermal engineering, and device design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in materials engineering, electronic device design, and aerosol generation technologies, familiar with thermal control systems and advanced material compositions

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core aerosol generation technology by applying known techniques in materials science, thermal control, and electronic device design. The fundamental approach of using agar, glycerin, and water as an aerosol-generating matrix remains consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental improvements in material composition, control systems, and device architecture that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Aerosol-generating article with agar, glycerin, and water that maintains a bead shape and generates aerosol when heated

PTD Variation

Shape-memory alloy matrix infused with the same core materials, adding structural adaptability and enhanced thermal responsiveness

Obviousness Reasoning

Substituting standard matrices with shape-memory alloys represents a predictable materials engineering solution for improving thermal performance and structural integrity

Source Patent Element

Heating mechanism for generating aerosols from a material composition

PTD Variation

Real-time feedback loop for adjusting heating temperature and aerosol characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing closed-loop control systems for thermal processes is a standard engineering approach for optimizing performance, representing an obvious enhancement to existing heating technologies

Source Patent Element

Electric heater for generating aerosols from a material composition

PTD Variation

Thermoelectric material generating electric current to power a microcontroller for aerosol generation control

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating power generation with control systems is a known technique in electronic device design, representing a straightforward optimization of existing heating technologies

Source Patent Element

Cigarette or cartridge containing aerosol-generating material

PTD Variation

Modular, 3D-printed device with interchangeable agar-based cartridges and customizable flavor profiles

Obviousness Reasoning

Modular design and customization are predictable design choices in consumer electronic devices, particularly in nicotine delivery systems

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856978, the claimed variations in the present publication would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art of aerosol generation technologies. The incremental modifications represent predictable combinations of known techniques in materials science, thermal control, and electronic device design, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,978
Title	Aerosol-generating article including agar, glycern, and water
Assignee(s)	KT&G CORPORATION