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Smart Thermo-Regulatory Apparel: AI-Powered Performance Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857003_0008_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Thermo-Regulatory Apparel: AI-Powered Performance Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857003_0008_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857003_0008_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 athletic apparel items are often limited to specific environmental conditions, failing to provide adequate thermo-regulation. The original patent addressed this limitation by introducing a textile material with a surface treatment that biases the material in a tensioned state. However, this solution was restricted to a specific design and material. The new invention overcomes this limitation by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's synergistic combination of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the original patented apparel item creates a novel and non-obvious system that provides real-time temperature monitoring and personalized recommendations for optimal performance. The integration of these distinct technologies enables a more powerful and adaptive thermo-regulatory system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the intelligent thermo-regulatory system with other wearable devices, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers. Variations could also include using different materials or designs for the apparel item, or incorporating additional sensors or actuators to further enhance the system's performance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent thermo-regulatory apparel system has significant commercial potential in the athletic apparel and wearable technology industries. The system's ability to provide real-time temperature monitoring and personalized recommendations for optimal performance makes it an attractive solution for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Additionally, the system's integration of blockchain technology provides a secure and transparent way to verify the authenticity of the apparel item, ensuring optimal performance and reducing counterfeiting risks.

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

Apparel design and thermal management technologies, focusing on adaptive clothing systems with specialized material configurations and ventilation structures

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in textile engineering, materials science, and athletic/performance clothing design, possessing knowledge of thermal regulation principles, sensor integration, and advanced fabric manufacturing techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and sensor systems with the source patent's thermo-regulatory apparel design represents a predictable extension of existing technological capabilities. The fundamental thermal management principles established in the source patent provide a clear technical foundation for incorporating intelligent monitoring and adaptive response mechanisms. Such integration would be considered a natural progression of performance-oriented clothing technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Textile material with tension-based surface treatments and ventilation structures
PTD Variation
Adding IoT-enabled temperature sensors to dynamically adjust ventilation based on environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known sensor technologies to enhance the existing thermal regulation mechanism, representing an obvious design improvement
Source Patent Element
Apparel item with configurable air channeling mechanisms
PTD Variation
Implementing AI-powered predictive models to proactively manage micro-ventilation structures
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning techniques to optimize existing mechanical ventilation principles is a straightforward technological extension
Source Patent Element
Surface treatments that modify textile tension and airflow
PTD Variation
Blockchain-secured authentication and performance tracking for the intelligent apparel system
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating digital authentication with performance textiles represents a logical convergence of wearable technology domains
Source Patent Element
Upper-torso garment with strategically positioned ventilation panels
PTD Variation
Smart fabric materials with integrated micro-actuators that dynamically adjust thermal properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding material responsiveness through embedded actuators is a natural progression of adaptive textile design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857003 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed intelligent thermo-regulatory system variations obvious and non-inventive. The combination of known thermal management techniques with emerging digital technologies represents a predictable application of existing design principles, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipatable by the present prior art disclosure.

Original Patent Information

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