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Advanced Aerosol Delivery Device Panel Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856986_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Aerosol Delivery Device Panel Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856986_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856986_0009_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 did not address the specific challenges and requirements of specialized environments. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel features and adaptations to ensure safe, reliable, and effective aerosol delivery in these niche environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of aerosol delivery devices to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, introducing novel features such as tamper-evident consumables, secure authentication mechanisms, waterproof and shock-resistant housings, and altitude-compensating designs. These adaptations provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include aerosol delivery devices adapted for other specialized environments, such as search and rescue operations, medical facilities, or industrial settings. Variations may include different materials, designs, or components to suit the specific requirements of each environment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, security, and extreme sports. The targeted markets include high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, and individuals operating in extreme environments.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Aerosol delivery devices, specifically electronic smoking devices and heat-not-burn systems, with expertise in electronic control systems, materials engineering, and device miniaturization

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, experienced in consumer electronics design, familiar with thermal control systems, materials selection, and portable electronic device manufacturing

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's customizable panel and modular design provides a fundamental framework for adapting aerosol delivery devices to specialized environments. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological concepts, utilizing known engineering techniques to modify device functionality for specific use cases. The disclosed adaptations leverage standard design principles of materials selection, environmental compensation, and user interface customization that are well-established in portable electronic device development.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Customizable housing panel with configurable surface features
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident consumables and secure authentication mechanisms for high-security facilities
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to extend the customization concept to include security features, as access control is a standard design consideration in electronic devices
Source Patent Element
Modular control unit with replaceable components
PTD Variation
Compact design for operation in confined spaces and low-oxygen environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Miniaturization and environmental adaptation are predictable design variations for portable electronic devices, using known engineering techniques to modify device form factor
Source Patent Element
Heating mechanism for aerosol precursor
PTD Variation
Altitude-compensating design for operation at high elevations above 3,000 meters
Obviousness Reasoning
Compensating for environmental variables like air pressure is a standard engineering approach, utilizing known thermodynamic and fluid dynamics principles
Source Patent Element
Surface customization of housing panel
PTD Variation
Waterproof and shock-resistant housing for extreme weather conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and protective design are predictable solutions for enhancing device durability, using standard engineering approaches to environmental resistance
Source Patent Element
Configurable panel with multiple surface options
PTD Variation
Disaster relief device with panel displaying vital information and instructions
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting user interface for specific contextual requirements is a known design technique, leveraging the existing customization framework of the source patent
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856986's disclosure of a customizable aerosol delivery device, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through predictable combinations of known technical elements. The disclosed adaptations represent standard engineering approaches to device specialization, utilizing the fundamental modular design principles established in the source patent to create environment-specific aerosol delivery solutions.

Original Patent Information

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