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Advanced Hybrid Personal Cooling System Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857005_0003_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Personal Cooling System Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857005_0003_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857005_0003_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 patent disclosed a hybrid personal cooling system, which addressed the need for improved thermal comfort in extreme environments. However, the original system had limitations in terms of adaptability to changing environmental conditions and user needs. The new invention overcomes these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to create a more intelligent, responsive, and efficient system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's integration of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the original hybrid personal cooling and heating system provides a novel and non-obvious solution to the problem of maintaining optimal thermal comfort. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies to create a more powerful, efficient, and responsive system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the system with other technologies such as augmented reality or biometric sensors to further enhance its performance. Variations of the invention could include different wearable device designs, different types of sensors or materials, or different AI-powered algorithms for optimizing thermal comfort.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent hybrid personal cooling and heating system has significant commercial potential in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, where workers are often exposed to extreme temperatures. The system could also be marketed to athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals who work or live in extreme environments. The integration of advanced technologies could also appeal to consumers seeking high-tech, wearable devices for personal comfort and health.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Personal thermal management systems, wearable cooling/heating technologies, with expertise in fluid dynamics, thermal transfer, and materials science for personal protective equipment

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced degree in mechanical or materials engineering, familiar with thermal management technologies, phase change materials, fluid circulation systems, and sensor integration for adaptive thermal control

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and advanced materials into the existing hybrid personal cooling system represents predictable technological extensions that solve known limitations in thermal management. The source patent establishes a foundational cooling system with liquid metal and phase change materials, which naturally invites technological enhancements using contemporary sensing and adaptive control technologies. The PTD's variations represent logical incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize thermal comfort and performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Liquid metal dynamic fluid circulation system for thermal management
PTD Variation
AI-powered sensors to dynamically adjust fluid flow rate and heating/cooling parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive control of fluid systems is a known technique in thermal management, and integrating sensor-driven optimization represents a predictable application of contemporary control technologies
Source Patent Element
Double-walled stainless steel case with pump and cooling tubing
PTD Variation
Incorporation of advanced thermally conductive materials like graphene or carbon nanotubes
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution with known high-performance thermal conductors is an obvious design optimization technique for improving heat transfer efficiency
Source Patent Element
Personal cooling system targeting heat stress reduction
PTD Variation
IoT and blockchain integration for performance tracking and physiological monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending thermal management systems with digital tracking and verification is a foreseeable technological progression using standard interconnection and data logging techniques
Source Patent Element
Phase change material for thermal regulation
PTD Variation
AI-powered predictive analytics for heat-related illness prevention
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to physiological data for proactive health management is a natural extension of existing thermal management system design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious extensions of US Patent 11857005, as they represent predictable technological improvements using known techniques of sensor integration, adaptive control, and advanced materials within the established domain of personal thermal management systems. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious based on the teachings of the source patent and contemporaneous technological capabilities.

Original Patent Information

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