Environmental Monitoring Garment: Climate Tech Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857008_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Environmental Monitoring Garment: Climate Tech Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857008_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857008_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. 11,857,008.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on garments for pediatric patients with post-operative drain compartments, addressing the need for proper treatment of post-surgical areas. However, this invention takes the core technology of the patent to an entirely different industry, applying the concept of post-operative drain compartments to environmental monitoring and analysis. The new invention addresses the pressing issue of environmental pollution and climate change, providing a novel solution for real-time tracking and detection.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of post-operative drain compartments, transitioning from a medical context to an environmental monitoring and analysis context. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the original patent's technology to address a distinct problem in a different industry, providing a unique solution for environmental monitoring and analysis.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in the design and layout of the post-operative drain compartments, such as adjustable compartments or compartments with integrated sensors. Other variations could include garments designed for specific environmental monitoring tasks, such as tracking ocean pollution or monitoring forest health.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The environmental monitoring and analysis garment has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental consulting, research institutions, government agencies, and outdoor recreation. The market for environmental monitoring technologies is growing, driven by increasing concerns about climate change and pollution. This invention offers a unique solution for real-time environmental monitoring, providing a competitive advantage in the market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D13/1245
A A41 A41D13/1272
A A41 A41D27/20
A A41 A41D13/1281
A A61 A61M2209/088

Field of Art

Wearable medical and environmental monitoring technologies, encompassing garment design with specialized compartments for sample collection and analysis, with expertise in textile engineering, medical device design, and environmental sensing technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced technical training in textile engineering, biomedical design, or environmental monitoring, possessing knowledge of material science, sensor integration, and adaptive garment technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the inherent adaptability of the source patent's compartmentalized garment design as readily transferable to environmental monitoring applications. The fundamental structural elements of the original post-operative drain compartments provide a direct technological template for creating sample collection interfaces. The transition from medical to environmental monitoring represents a predictable extension of the original compartment design principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Rectangular post-operative drain compartments with specific height and width dimensions
PTD Variation
Adapting compartments to collect environmental samples like water, soil, or air pollutants
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of repurposing medical device structural principles for alternative sensing applications, with predictable results in sample containment and analysis
Source Patent Element
Inner and outer surface garment configuration with specialized compartments
PTD Variation
Integrating environmental sensors or collection mechanisms within compartment structures
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design modification using known textile engineering principles for sensor integration
Source Patent Element
Garment designed for pediatric and adolescent medical use
PTD Variation
Expanding garment design to wearable environmental monitoring platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite design solutions for creating adaptable, multi-purpose textile interfaces with established structural precedent
Source Patent Element
Compartments without fastening mechanisms providing constant access
PTD Variation
Creating open environmental sample collection interfaces with continuous monitoring capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of maintaining unobstructed sample interaction using established garment design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857008's teachings, the disclosed environmental monitoring garment variations represent obvious technological extensions readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art, demonstrating that the claimed innovations would be predictable modifications of existing compartmentalized garment technologies without requiring inventive complexity beyond routine engineering design choices.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,008
TitleGarments for pediatric patients with post-operative drain compartments
Assignee(s)CREATE TO OVERCOME LLC