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Multi-Industry Thermo-Regulatory Technology Breakthrough

Publication ID: 24-11857003_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Thermo-Regulatory Technology Breakthrough,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857003_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857003_0002_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. 11,857,003.

Background and Problem Solved

Traditional apparel items, including those in the athletic industry, are often limited to specific environmental conditions. The original patent addressed this limitation by introducing an apparel item that promotes thermo-regulation. However, its application was confined to athletic apparel. This invention breaks down these barriers, exploring new applications and use cases that can benefit from thermo-regulatory technology.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the original patent's thermo-regulatory technology to diverse industries, demonstrating a non-obvious expansion of its applicability. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential for this technology to address specific challenges in various fields, and designing the apparel item to meet those needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include incorporating sensors, microclimate control systems, or smart materials to enhance the apparel item's performance. Variations could involve adapting the design for different types of industries, such as aerospace or automotive, or integrating the thermo-regulatory technology with other functionalities, like wearable electronics or health monitoring systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, construction, healthcare, and renewable energy. The market for thermo-regulatory apparel in these industries is vast, with potential applications in greenhouses, buildings, hospitals, and solar farms. The invention's adaptability and versatility make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance user experience.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D13/0015
A A41 A41D13/002
A A41 A41D27/28
A A41 A41D27/285
A A41 A41D31/145
A A41 A41D31/185
A A41 A41D2400/10
A A41 A41D2500/10
A A41 A41D2500/20

Field of Art

Textile engineering and apparel design, with a focus on thermo-regulatory garment technologies, encompassing materials science, thermal management, and adaptive clothing systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in textile engineering, materials science, and garment design, possessing knowledge of thermal regulation techniques, surface treatments, and adaptive material technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the source patent's fundamental thermo-regulatory principles as readily adaptable to diverse industrial and functional contexts. The core technology of tension-based surface treatments and air channeling mechanisms can be systematically translated across different application domains. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technical insights, applying well-understood engineering principles of thermal management to solve specific environmental challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Textile material with surface treatment creating tension differential and air channeling capabilities
PTD Variation
Applying thermo-regulatory textile technology to agricultural greenhouse temperature management
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that thermal regulation principles are universally applicable, and adapting the tension-based air management system to greenhouse environments represents a straightforward design modification with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Apparel item with configurable surface treatments for heat dissipation and insulation
PTD Variation
Integrating thermo-regulatory features into building insulation and solar panel cooling systems
Obviousness Reasoning
The source patent's core thermal management techniques can be directly translated to architectural and energy systems using known material science and heat transfer principles
Source Patent Element
Textile material with position-specific venting based on air flow and pressure maps
PTD Variation
Incorporating sensors and microclimate control systems into thermo-regulatory apparel
Obviousness Reasoning
Augmenting the original thermal regulation approach with sensor technologies represents an obvious combination of known techniques in wearable technology and adaptive materials
Source Patent Element
Upper-torso garment with strategically positioned thermal regulation features
PTD Variation
Adapting thermo-regulatory apparel for medical settings like hospital beds and wheelchairs
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending thermal management principles to medical equipment represents a predictable application of the source patent's core technological insights
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857003's disclosure of thermo-regulatory textile technologies, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through systematic application of known thermal management principles across diverse technological domains. The disclosed combinations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental technical teachings, rendering subsequent claims involving similar adaptive thermal regulation approaches unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,003
TitleApparel thermo-regulatory system
Assignee(s)NIKE, Inc.