Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Wearable Thermoregulation Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857004_0010_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Wearable Thermoregulation Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857004_0010_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857004_0010_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. 11,857,004.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed heating and cooling technologies for distributing heat or coolness across a surface. However, these systems were limited by their bulkiness, energy consumption, and lack of adaptability to individual users. The present invention addresses these limitations by envisioning a new generation of wearable thermoregulation systems that are self-sustaining, adaptive, and energy-efficient.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention introduces several novel and non-obvious features, including the integration of shape-memory alloys, graphene-infused phase-change materials, and machine learning algorithms for adaptive thermoregulation. The use of 3D-printed, thermally conductive lattice structures and hybrid thermal-energy harvesting and storage systems further distinguish this invention from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different materials, such as nanostructured polymers or metamaterials, for the thermoelectric modules and garments. Variations of the lattice structure and thermal-energy harvesting systems could also be explored to optimize performance and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including wearable technology, healthcare, sports, and fashion. The market for wearable thermoregulation systems is expected to grow rapidly, driven by increasing demand for comfort, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D13/005
A A47 A47C7/744
B B60 B60N2/5635
B B60 B60N2/5678
F F25 F25B21/04
H H10 H10N10/13
H H10 H10N10/10
H H10 H10N10/17

Field of Art

Thermal management systems, wearable technologies, and thermoelectric energy conversion, encompassing materials science, mechanical engineering, and adaptive thermal control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in thermal engineering, materials design, and wearable technology, possessing knowledge of heat transfer principles, advanced materials, and thermoelectric energy conversion techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core thermal management technology. The disclosed improvements in material composition, energy harvesting, and adaptive control systems are logical progressions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with emerging trends in wearable thermal technologies. The combinations represent incremental innovations that combine known techniques in predictable ways to enhance thermal performance and energy efficiency.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Heating and cooling system with thermally conductive sheeted material
PTD Variation
Integration of shape-memory alloys and graphene-infused phase-change materials
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that advanced materials like shape-memory alloys and graphene are known techniques for improving thermal conductivity and responsiveness in thermal management systems, representing a predictable optimization of the original patent's core technology
Source Patent Element
Heat transfer plate with thermal communication capabilities
PTD Variation
3D-printed thermally conductive lattice structures with micro-channel heat exchangers
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing advanced geometric structures to enhance heat transfer is a well-established design approach in thermal engineering, representing an obvious modification to improve thermal performance using known fabrication techniques
Source Patent Element
Flexible sheeted thermally conductive material
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms for adaptive thermoregulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating computational intelligence to optimize thermal performance is a predictable evolution in smart material systems, representing a logical application of known control theory and machine learning techniques to thermal management
Source Patent Element
Heat generation and distribution system
PTD Variation
Hybrid thermal-energy harvesting system combining thermoelectric and piezoelectric elements
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating multiple energy harvesting mechanisms is a known strategy in energy conversion technologies, representing an obvious combination of established techniques to maximize energy efficiency
Source Patent Element
Thermal conductive material with needle-based heat transfer
PTD Variation
Nanostructured polymer composite with tunable thermal conductivity
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing advanced composite materials with enhanced thermal properties is a predictable approach in materials science, representing an obvious extension of existing heat transfer technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art in light of US Patent 11857004, as the claimed innovations represent predictable combinations of known thermal management techniques, materials, and control strategies that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field of wearable thermal technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,004
TitleHeating and cooling technologies
Assignee(s)GENTHERM GMBH