Published Technical Disclosure Archive

IoT-Enabled Aerosol Delivery System with AI Security

Publication ID: 24-11856986_0008_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “IoT-Enabled Aerosol Delivery System with AI Security,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856986_0008_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856986_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. 11,856,986.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a customizable panel for aerosol delivery devices, but it lacked the integration of advanced technologies to ensure aerosol quality, user safety, and supply chain transparency. The new invention addresses these limitations by combining the original panel with IoT, AI, blockchain, and machine learning to create a more powerful and secure system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's synergistic combination of IoT, AI, blockchain, and machine learning with the original customizable panel provides a novel and non-obvious solution for aerosol delivery. The integration of these technologies enables a more secure, personalized, and high-quality aerosol experience, which is not achievable with the original patent alone.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations of the IoT connectivity, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or different AI algorithms for predictive analytics. The blockchain-based platform could be replaced with a centralized database or other secure tracking methods. The customizable housing panel could incorporate different materials or designs to accommodate various user preferences.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic aerosol delivery system has significant commercial potential in the vaping and e-cigarette industries, as well as in the pharmaceutical and medical fields. The system's ability to provide personalized, high-quality, and secure aerosol experiences makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A24 A24F40/40
A A24 A24F40/50
A A24 A24F40/60

Field of Art

Electronic aerosol delivery devices, specifically heat-not-burn systems and electronic cigarettes with customizable control units and consumable interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electronic device design, materials science, and consumer electronics, familiar with IoT integration, sensor technologies, and personalized electronic systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies with existing aerosol delivery device architectures represents a predictable extension of known customization and monitoring techniques. The source patent's emphasis on customizable panels and modular design provides a clear technical foundation for incorporating advanced tracking and personalization technologies. These technological integrations represent standard design evolution in consumer electronic systems with minimal inventive complexity.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Customizable housing panel with configurable surface features
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled housing panel with integrated sensors for user behavior tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensors to a customizable surface is a known technique in consumer electronics, representing a predictable design optimization with expected results
Source Patent Element
Removable and replaceable aerosol precursor consumable interface
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based platform for tracking consumable authenticity and compliance
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing digital authentication for physical consumables is a standard approach in supply chain management with well-established technological frameworks
Source Patent Element
Control unit with configurable external features
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms for personalizing aerosol precursor composition
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying adaptive algorithms to consumer device personalization represents a routine application of known AI techniques to existing product architectures
Source Patent Element
Electronic aerosol delivery device with modular design
PTD Variation
Remote monitoring and software update capabilities via IoT connectivity
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding network connectivity and remote management to electronic devices is a standard design evolution with predictable implementation strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856986 and the technological context of customizable aerosol delivery devices, the present publication demonstrates that the integration of IoT, blockchain, and machine learning technologies represents an obvious variation to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art. The disclosed technical combinations would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner as a straightforward extension of existing device customization and monitoring techniques, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,986
TitleCustomizable panel for aerosol delivery device
Assignee(s)RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.