Adaptive Laboratory Lockbox: Secure Specimen Tracking Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857017_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Laboratory Lockbox: Secure Specimen Tracking Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857017_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857017_0009_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

Laboratories face challenges in safely handling and tracking specimens, especially in unique environments. The original Intelligent Laboratory Lockbox System addressed specimen tracking, but lacked adaptability for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and decentralized storage scenarios. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations for specialized environments, including tamper-evident lockboxes, portable climate control, weather-resistant designs, and decentralized storage networks. These innovations provide a non-obvious, inventive step beyond the original patent by addressing specific challenges in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and decentralized storage scenarios.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifications for specific industries, such as biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, or integration with existing laboratory information systems. Variations could also include different communication protocols, power sources, or materials used in the lockbox designs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Adaptive Laboratory Lockbox Systems have significant commercial potential in industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, where secure, reliable, and trackable specimen storage and transport are critical. The systems may also be used in disaster relief efforts, extreme weather research, and decentralized laboratory settings, providing a broad market for these specialized solutions.

CPC Classifications

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

Original Patent Information

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