Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Modular Aerosol Delivery System: AI-Optimized Design

Publication ID: 24-11856988_0005_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Aerosol Delivery System: AI-Optimized Design,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856988_0005_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856988_0005_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. 11,856,988.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed connectors for forming electrical and mechanical connections between interchangeable units in an aerosol delivery system. However, the original design has limitations in terms of customization and adaptability to user preferences. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing a modular system with interchangeable units, real-time customization, and machine learning-driven optimization.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces a paradigm shift in aerosol delivery systems by enabling real-time customization and optimization based on user preferences and inhalation patterns. The use of machine learning algorithms, sensors, and remote updates and customization capabilities sets the new invention apart from the original patent and existing technologies.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of sensors, such as temperature or humidity sensors, to further optimize aerosol production. The system could also be adapted for use with different types of aerosol precursors or heating elements. Additionally, the remote update and customization capabilities could be expanded to enable users to share and download custom configurations from a community-driven platform.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular aerosol delivery system with real-time customization and optimization has significant commercial potential in the e-cigarette and vaping industries, as well as in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. The system's ability to provide customized aerosol production and real-time optimization could revolutionize the way users interact with aerosol delivery devices, providing a unique selling point and competitive advantage for manufacturers and vendors.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A24 A24F40/42
A A24 A24B15/167
A A24 A24D1/002
A A24 A24D1/14
A A24 A24F7/00
A A24 A24F7/02
A A24 A24F40/46
A A61 A61M11/042
H H01 H01R13/17
H H01 H01R13/6205
H H05 H05B3/20
A A24 A24F40/40
A A61 A61M11/041
A A61 A61M2205/0288
A A61 A61M2205/3368
A A61 A61M2205/50
A A61 A61M2205/584
A A61 A61M2205/587
A A61 A61M2205/8206
H H05 H05B2203/021

Field of Art

Electronic aerosol delivery systems, specifically e-cigarette and vaping device technologies involving modular components, heating elements, and user interaction interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in electronic smoking devices, electrical engineering, thermal control systems, and user interface design, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related technical field

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's machine learning and customization features represent predictable extensions of existing aerosol delivery system technologies. The core technical framework of modular, interchangeable units with distinct heating and precursor combinations is fundamentally consistent with the source patent's teachings. The addition of sensor-driven and remotely updatable configurations represents an incremental technological advancement using known techniques in user-adaptive electronic systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Interchangeable cartridge units with mechanical and electrical connections
PTD Variation
Modular aerosol delivery system with swappable heating elements and precursor combinations
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known modular design principles, representing a simple substitution of functionally equivalent components
Source Patent Element
Electrical connections between device components
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithm for adjusting heating and precursor characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Application of known adaptive control techniques to existing electronic delivery system architectures
Source Patent Element
Cartridge with configurable mechanical connections
PTD Variation
Remote configuration and cloud-based customization platform
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing connectivity and user customization paradigms in electronic devices
Source Patent Element
Heating element for aerosol generation
PTD Variation
Sensor-driven real-time adjustment of heating and precursor parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementation of well-established feedback control principles in thermal and fluid delivery systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856988, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in aerosol delivery system design would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed modifications represent predictable combinations of known technical elements using standard engineering design approaches, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological configurations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,988
TitleConnectors for forming electrical and mechanical connections between interchangeable units in an aerosol delivery system
Assignee(s)RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.