Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Intelligent Laboratory Lockbox System

Publication ID: 24-11857017_0001_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Intelligent Laboratory Lockbox System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857017_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857017_0001_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. 11,857,017.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Intelligent laboratory lockbox system', faced limitations in tracking specimens, ensuring optimal storage conditions, and maintaining uninterrupted operation. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing advanced temperature control, real-time tracking, and continuous power supply, thereby ensuring specimen integrity and efficient laboratory operations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces novel features such as advanced temperature control, real-time tracking, and continuous power supply, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the combination of these features to provide a more efficient, safe, and reliable laboratory lockbox system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different temperature control systems, such as refrigeration or cryogenic storage, or the integration of additional sensors to monitor other environmental factors. Variations of the invention could also include the use of different communication protocols or the development of a cloud-based platform for remote monitoring and tracking.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced intelligent laboratory lockbox system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and life sciences industries, particularly in laboratories, hospitals, and research institutions. The invention's ability to ensure specimen integrity, enhance tracking and monitoring, and provide uninterrupted operation makes it an attractive solution for organizations seeking to improve laboratory efficiency and reduce errors.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A42 A42B1/225
G G06 G06Q10/0633
G G06 G06Q10/0832
G G06 G06Q10/0833
Y Y10 Y10T24/32

Field of Art

Laboratory specimen management systems, involving computer-implemented tracking, environmental monitoring, and secure storage technologies with expertise in sensor integration, communication protocols, and specimen preservation techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced technical training in biomedical engineering, computer science, or laboratory management systems, possessing knowledge of IoT sensor technologies, temperature control systems, and specimen tracking methodologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core intelligent lockbox system, utilizing standard engineering techniques to enhance specimen tracking, temperature monitoring, and power management through known technological approaches that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in laboratory management systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Temperature measurement within a vault unit
PTD Variation
Adding temperature control and adjustment capabilities with specified storage range
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to extend basic temperature sensing to active temperature management as a predictable solution for improving specimen preservation
Source Patent Element
Remote computing device communication
PTD Variation
Implementing real-time tracking with unique specimen identifiers
Obviousness Reasoning
Generating unique identifiers and transmitting specimen status represents a standard enhancement to existing tracking methodologies using known communication protocols
Source Patent Element
Specimen storage in a lockbox system
PTD Variation
Integrating an uninterruptible power source to ensure continuous operation
Obviousness Reasoning
Providing continuous power to critical laboratory equipment is a well-known design approach for maintaining system reliability and preventing data or specimen loss
Source Patent Element
Electronic health record integration
PTD Variation
Developing cloud-based monitoring platforms for remote specimen management
Obviousness Reasoning
Transitioning from localized to cloud-based tracking represents an obvious technological progression using standard IoT and data transmission techniques
Source Patent Element
Basic specimen lockbox workflow
PTD Variation
Adding automated alert systems for environmental condition deviations
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing automated monitoring and notification systems is a predictable enhancement to existing tracking methodologies using standard sensor and communication technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857017, a person having ordinary skill in laboratory specimen management systems would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious modifications that represent predictable technological extensions, thereby rendering potential patent claims covering similar systems anticipated and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,017
TitleIntelligent laboratory lockbox system
Assignee(s)CERNER INNOVATION, INC.