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Advanced Capillary Atomization Tech: Multi-Industry Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856990_0007_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Capillary Atomization Tech: Multi-Industry Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856990_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856990_0007_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. 11,856,990.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a capillary liquid conducting and atomizing unit for electronic atomization, which had limitations in terms of liquid leakage and insufficient liquid supply. The present invention addresses these limitations by applying the core technology to new fields, providing innovative solutions for diverse industries and applications.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of the capillary liquid conducting and atomizing unit to new fields and applications, which were not originally considered. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential of the core technology to solve problems in diverse industries, and the development of new embodiments and variations to achieve this goal.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other embodiments of the invention could include variations in the design of the housing and atomization assembly, different materials and coatings, and modifications to the liquid inlet and capillary liquid absorbing channel. Additionally, the unit could be integrated with other devices or systems to enhance its functionality and applicability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, healthcare, firefighting, fragrance, and air purification. The market for such a versatile and adaptable technology is vast, with potential applications in industries such as precision farming, medical devices, firefighting equipment, and air quality management.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A24 A24F40/46
A A24 A24F40/10
A A24 A24F40/44

Field of Art

Electronic atomization and fluid delivery systems, specifically focused on capillary liquid conducting technologies with expertise in microfluidic design, materials science, and precision liquid dispensing mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or materials science degree, experienced in microfluidic device design, familiar with electronic atomization principles, capable of adapting core technologies across multiple application domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental capillary liquid conducting mechanism disclosed in US 11856990 represents a versatile platform technology with inherent adaptability across diverse fields. The core technical principles of controlled liquid delivery, precise atomization, and modular housing design provide a foundational framework that can be readily translated to alternative applications. Given the source patent's focus on electronic atomization, a skilled practitioner would understand that the underlying liquid conducting and atomizing principles are sufficiently generic to enable straightforward technological adaptation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Capillary liquid absorbing channel with controlled liquid inlet
PTD Variation
Agricultural pesticide/fertilizer dispensing system
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting microfluidic atomization for precision liquid delivery, predictable result of controlled substance distribution
Source Patent Element
Atomization assembly with configurable housing
PTD Variation
Medical aerosol generation for respiratory treatment
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable modification of existing atomization mechanism to deliver therapeutic agents, finite set of known medical aerosol delivery approaches
Source Patent Element
Liquid conducting unit with configurable inlet and air vent
PTD Variation
Fire suppression mist generation system
Obviousness Reasoning
Design choice in repurposing atomization technology, known technique of adapting liquid delivery mechanisms for alternative fluid types
Source Patent Element
Modular housing with liquid inlet configuration
PTD Variation
Fragrance and air purification dispersal device
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable result of applying known atomization principles to alternative liquid media, finite set of potential fluid delivery applications
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11856990, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed variations in the present publication to represent obvious extensions of the foundational capillary liquid conducting and atomizing technology. The source patent's comprehensive disclosure of microfluidic design principles, combined with the predictable adaptability of electronic atomization mechanisms, renders the alternative embodiments herein prima facie obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,990
TitleCapillary liquid conducting and atomizing unit and atomizing device
Assignee(s)Shenzhen Huachengda Precision Industry Co. Ltd.