Advanced Magnetic E-Cigarette Communication Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856996_0004_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Magnetic E-Cigarette Communication Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856996_0004_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856996_0004_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. 11,856,996.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent describes an electronic cigarette using a magnet for communication, which, although providing a good user experience, lacks adaptability to specific environments. The present invention addresses this limitation by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions for electronic cigarettes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original electronic cigarette concept to address specific environmental challenges, providing a non-obvious and innovative solution to the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include additional features such as biometric authentication, environmental sensors, and customizable settings for specific user needs. Variations of the invention could also be implemented using different types of magnets, communication protocols, or power sources.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including security, disaster relief, outdoor recreation, and high-altitude exploration. Target markets may include government agencies, emergency responders, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals living in high-altitude regions.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A24	A24F40/50
A	A24	A24F40/42
A	A24	A24F40/65

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Electronic cigarette technology, focusing on communication systems, magnetic interfaces, and electronic control mechanisms for portable nicotine delivery devices

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer or electronic device designer with expertise in embedded systems, wireless communication protocols, sensor integration, and miniature electronic device design, familiar with IoT and authentication technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's magnetic communication framework provides a foundational architecture that can be readily adapted to specialized environmental and security contexts. The core magnetic communication mechanism disclosed in the original patent inherently supports multiple implementation variations. A PHOSITA would understand that extending the magnetic interface to include encryption, environmental adaptation, and specialized data transmission represents predictable engineering modifications within the existing technological framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Communication magnet for transmitting data between host device and cartridge

PTD Variation

Adding cryptographic authentication and secure data transmission protocols

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing encryption on existing communication channels is a standard engineering practice for enhancing device security, representing a known technique with predictable results

Source Patent Element

Electronic cigarette with modular host device and cartridge design

PTD Variation

Integrating environmental sensors and adaptive performance mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying device performance based on environmental conditions is a routine design optimization within portable electronic systems, utilizing well-established sensor integration techniques

Source Patent Element

Microcontroller-based communication system between device components

PTD Variation

Implementing emergency response information transmission capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Repurposing existing communication infrastructure for alternative information exchange represents a straightforward engineering adaptation with predictable functionality

Source Patent Element

Magnetic interface for device connection and data transfer

PTD Variation

High-altitude and pressure-resistant device configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting electronic devices for extreme environmental conditions is a standard engineering challenge with well-understood design methodologies

Source Patent Element

Dynamic code transmission between device components

PTD Variation

Biometric and multi-factor authentication mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending existing authentication frameworks to include advanced verification techniques represents a predictable evolution of security technologies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856996, a person having ordinary skill in electronic cigarette technology would find the claimed variations in the present publication to represent obvious extensions of the prior art, utilizing standard engineering techniques to adapt the fundamental magnetic communication architecture to specialized contexts, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar technical implementations anticipated and obvious.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,996
Title	Electronic cigarette using a magnet for communication
Assignee(s)	Red Coral IP Holding Company, Inc.