Hybrid Cooling Systems: Multi-Industry Temperature Control

Publication ID: 24-11857005_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Hybrid Cooling Systems: Multi-Industry Temperature Control,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857005_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857005_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. 11,857,005.

Background and Problem Solved

The original hybrid personal cooling and heating system addressed the critical issue of heat stress in high-temperature environments, but its scope was limited to human wearables. This new invention extends the core technology to tackle analogous problems in other industries, where temperature control is crucial for optimal performance, animal well-being, and data center reliability.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of these new claims lies in their application of the hybrid cooling technology to entirely new industries, solving distinct problems and offering unprecedented benefits. The inventive step resides in the creative adaptation of the original technology to address the specific requirements of each new field, demonstrating a non-obvious expansion of the original concept.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the materials, geometries, or configurations of the cooling systems to accommodate specific industry needs. For instance, using different phase change materials or integrating the cooling systems with other environmental control mechanisms could further enhance their effectiveness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

These hybrid cooling systems have significant commercial potential in the agricultural, livestock, and data center industries, where temperature regulation is critical. The market demand is substantial, driven by the need for increased productivity, efficiency, and animal welfare. Potential applications include greenhouses, dairy farms, and data centers, with opportunities for expansion into other industries where temperature control is essential.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D13/0051
A A41 A41D13/0053
F F28 F28D20/0034
F F28 F28D2020/0047

Field of Art

Thermal management systems for personal, industrial, and agricultural applications, with expertise in heat transfer technologies, phase change materials, and cooling system design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A thermal engineering professional with advanced degree, experience in heat transfer mechanisms, familiarity with liquid metal cooling technologies, and understanding of thermal regulation across multiple domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental cooling technology disclosed in the source patent can be readily adapted to multiple application domains by applying standard engineering design principles. The core liquid metal cooling mechanism with phase change materials represents a transferable thermal management solution that can be systematically modified for different environmental contexts. The variations demonstrate predictable extensions of the original cooling system's core technological principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid personal cooling system using liquid metal and phase change materials
PTD Variation
Agricultural greenhouse temperature regulation system using identical cooling mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting thermal management technology to plant environments represents a predictable application of known heat transfer techniques, with minimal inventive complexity
Source Patent Element
Stainless steel double-walled vacuum-insulated case design
PTD Variation
Integration of cooling system with hydroponic nutrient delivery infrastructure
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining thermal control with existing agricultural infrastructure represents a straightforward engineering design choice using known system integration methods
Source Patent Element
Liquid metal cooling system with heater coil capabilities
PTD Variation
Livestock cooling vest with temperature modulation for dairy cattle
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending personal cooling technology to animal thermal management represents a logical and predictable technological progression using established heat transfer principles
Source Patent Element
Hybrid cooling system with pump, tubing, and phase change materials
PTD Variation
Data center server rack cooling integration using liquid metal cooling mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying personal cooling technology to electronic thermal management represents a standard engineering solution for heat dissipation in predictable technological domains
Source Patent Element
Dynamic fluid formulation for heat absorption and release
PTD Variation
Modifying liquid metal composition for specific environmental requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting thermal transfer fluid compositions represents a routine engineering optimization process with predictable outcomes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857005, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed variations in the accompanying Published Technical Disclosure to represent obvious extensions of the source patent's core thermal management technology. The systematic adaptation of liquid metal cooling mechanisms across agricultural, livestock, and industrial domains demonstrates a predictable technological progression that lacks non-obvious inventive characteristics, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,005
TitleHybrid personal cooling and heating system