Advanced Intelligent Laboratory Lockbox System

Publication ID: 24-11857017_0003_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Intelligent Laboratory Lockbox System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857017_0003_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857017_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. 11,857,017.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed difficulties in tracking and storing specimens in laboratory facilities. However, it did not fully leverage the potential of emerging technologies to enhance the system's capabilities. This new invention solves the problem of limited integration by combining the intelligent laboratory lockbox with other innovative technologies to provide a more comprehensive and secure solution.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of the intelligent laboratory lockbox with IoT, AI, blockchain, and novel materials, which creates a more powerful and secure system for specimen handling and storage. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to provide a comprehensive solution that addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the intelligent laboratory lockbox with other emerging technologies such as robotics, augmented reality, or quantum computing. Variations of the system could be designed for specific industries, such as pharmaceuticals or biotechnology, or for use in different environments, such as hospitals or research institutions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and life sciences industries, particularly in laboratory facilities, hospitals, and research institutions. The system's ability to provide secure, efficient, and reliable specimen handling and storage could lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and enhanced research capabilities. The market for this technology is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for advanced healthcare and life sciences solutions.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A42	A42B1/225
G	G06	G06Q10/0633
G	G06	G06Q10/0832
G	G06	G06Q10/0833
Y	Y10	Y10T24/32

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Laboratory specimen management systems, IoT-enabled tracking technologies, and environmental monitoring for medical and research specimen storage

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in biomedical engineering, computer science, and IoT technologies, holding a master's or PhD degree with 3-5 years of experience in laboratory information systems and specimen tracking technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's intelligent lockbox system. The proposed integrations of IoT, blockchain, AI, and advanced materials are logical incremental improvements that address known limitations in specimen tracking and environmental monitoring. These combinations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches using well-established technological frameworks.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Temperature monitoring of vault unit internal conditions

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled temperature monitoring module with blockchain-based secure data storage

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending temperature monitoring to IoT platforms with secure blockchain storage is a predictable solution for improving data integrity and traceability, using known integration techniques

Source Patent Element

Remote computing device communication for specimen pickup workflows

PTD Variation

GPS-enabled tracking system with AI-powered route optimization

Obviousness Reasoning

Enhancing remote tracking with GPS and AI represents a natural technological progression using standard optimization techniques familiar to those skilled in the art

Source Patent Element

Electronic health record integration for specimen data

PTD Variation

Machine learning-based anomaly detection platform for specimen contamination monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing advanced analytics on existing data communication frameworks is an obvious enhancement using well-understood machine learning techniques

Source Patent Element

Internal temperature measurement of vault unit

PTD Variation

Novel thermoelectric material for consistent temperature maintenance

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring alternative materials for improved environmental control represents a standard engineering approach to incremental system optimization

Source Patent Element

Specimen pickup scheduling and monitoring

PTD Variation

AI-powered predictive analytics platform for temperature fluctuation forecasting

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying predictive analytics to existing scheduling and monitoring systems is a straightforward technological extension using known machine learning methodologies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis under 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with a reasonable expectation of success, when considered in light of US Patent 11857017's teachings. The proposed technological integrations represent predictable combinations of known elements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance specimen tracking and management systems.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,017
Title	Intelligent laboratory lockbox system
Assignee(s)	CERNER INNOVATION, INC.