Universal Wearable Temperature Regulation System

Publication ID: 24-11857005_0007_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Universal Wearable Temperature Regulation System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857005_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857005_0007_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 need for efficient temperature regulation in high-stress environments. However, its application was limited to specific industries. This new invention tackles the broader issue of heat stress and temperature fluctuations in diverse fields, providing a universal solution for various industries.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original hybrid personal cooling and heating system to diverse industries, providing a universal solution for temperature regulation in extreme environments. The inventive step is the integration of the system into various wearable forms, tailored to specific industries, to address the unique challenges of each field.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments include integrating the system into helmets, gloves, or footwear for added protection and flexibility. Variations may include using different phase change materials or dynamic fluids tailored to specific industries or environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including aviation, agriculture, search and rescue, athletics, and space exploration. The market for wearable temperature regulation systems is vast, with potential applications in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and emergency response.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A41	A41D13/0051
A	A41	A41D13/0053
F	F28	F28D20/0034
F	F28	F28D2020/0047

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Personal thermal management systems, specifically wearable cooling and heating technologies for extreme environment protection, encompassing medical, occupational safety, aerospace, and performance optimization applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A thermal engineering professional with expertise in fluid dynamics, phase change materials, heat transfer mechanisms, and wearable technology design, typically holding a mechanical or materials engineering degree with 3-5 years of specialized experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the source patent's hybrid cooling system as a fundamental platform for industry-specific thermal regulation adaptations. The core technical principles of liquid metal heat transfer, phase change materials, and integrated cooling mechanisms are directly transferable across diverse environmental contexts. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering modifications that leverage the source patent's fundamental thermal management architecture.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Stainless steel double-walled case with integrated pump and cooling tubing coil

PTD Variation

Integration of cooling system into specialized protective gear like spacesuits, flight suits, and athletic uniforms

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design adaptation using known wearable technology integration techniques, with a finite set of logical mounting configurations

Source Patent Element

Gallium alloy liquid metal dynamic fluid with sodium hydroxide oxidation reduction

PTD Variation

Tailoring fluid composition for specific environmental temperature ranges in aviation, search and rescue, and space exploration

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine materials engineering optimization using known fluid composition adjustment techniques to match specific thermal performance requirements

Source Patent Element

Phase change material for heat absorption and release

PTD Variation

Selecting industry-specific phase change materials for agricultural, athletic, and rescue worker applications

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard materials selection process involving known performance characterization methods and established phase change material databases

Source Patent Element

Cooling system configured to remove heat from human user

PTD Variation

Extending thermal management system to multiple industry-specific wearable form factors

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious application of core thermal regulation technology across different protective equipment designs using well-understood engineering principles

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857005's comprehensive disclosure of hybrid personal cooling technology, the presented variations represent obvious extensions of the fundamental thermal management system, demonstrating that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed industry-specific adaptations to be predictable engineering modifications without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,005
Title	Hybrid personal cooling and heating system