Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Magnetic E-Cigarette Communication System

Publication ID: 24-11856996_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Magnetic E-Cigarette Communication System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856996_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856996_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. 11,856,996.

Background and Problem Solved

The original electronic cigarette invention using a magnet for communication provided a good user experience but lacked adaptability to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The present invention addresses these limitations by developing specialized variations and niche solutions that cater to the needs of high-security facilities, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and high-risk areas.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features, including the use of magnet-based communication for secure authentication, access control, and data transmission in specialized environments. The inventive step lies in adapting the original electronic cigarette invention to cater to the unique needs of these environments, thereby providing a new level of security, adaptability, and functionality.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different types of communication mechanisms, such as NFC or Bluetooth, or integrating additional sensors and features to enhance the system's functionality. Variations could include adapting the system for use in other specialized environments, such as military or medical applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The electronic cigarette system has significant commercial potential in the markets of high-security facilities, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and high-risk areas. The system's ability to provide secure authentication, access control, and data transmission makes it an attractive solution for industries requiring enhanced security and adaptability.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A24 A24F40/50
A A24 A24F40/42
A A24 A24F40/65

Field of Art

Electronic cigarette technology, specifically focusing on communication and authentication systems for electronic smoking devices, with expertise in magnetic communication interfaces, embedded control systems, and secure device interactions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled electrical engineer or electronic device designer with knowledge of microcontroller systems, wireless communication protocols, authentication mechanisms, and electronic cigarette design, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's magnetic communication mechanism provides a foundational framework for extending authentication and communication capabilities across various specialized environments. The core technical principle of using magnetic communication for device interaction is already established, making the PTD's proposed variations predictable extensions of existing technology. The adaptations represent straightforward applications of known magnetic communication techniques to solve domain-specific challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Communication magnet for transmitting dynamic codes between electronic cigarette components
PTD Variation
Using communication magnet to transmit critical information in disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending existing communication mechanism to emergency information transfer represents a predictable design variation using known magnetic signaling techniques
Source Patent Element
Microcontroller-based authentication system using random dynamic codes
PTD Variation
Implementing user identity verification in high-security facilities through magnetic communication
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying existing authentication framework to access control represents a logical implementation of known secure communication principles
Source Patent Element
Electronic cigarette with modular cartridge communication system
PTD Variation
Tracking electronic cigarette usage in high-risk environments through centralized data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Utilizing existing communication infrastructure to enable usage monitoring represents a straightforward technical adaptation
Source Patent Element
First and second controllers with magnetic communication interface
PTD Variation
Adapting system for extreme weather conditions with enhanced water-resistant communication
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying existing communication mechanism with environmental resilience represents a predictable engineering optimization
Source Patent Element
Communication module for transmitting preset information externally
PTD Variation
Integrating alternative communication protocols like NFC or Bluetooth for device interaction
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting magnetic communication with alternative wireless protocols represents a known design alternative within the technical domain
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856996's disclosure of magnetic communication in electronic cigarettes, the proposed technical variations represent obvious extensions of existing technology, demonstrating that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations predictable and lacking inventive step. The systematic application of known magnetic communication principles to specialized environmental contexts fails to meet the non-obviousness requirements under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,996
TitleElectronic cigarette using a magnet for communication
Assignee(s)Red Coral IP Holding Company, Inc.