Multi-Industry Adaptive Drying Tunnel System

Publication ID: 24-11857053_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Adaptive Drying Tunnel System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857053_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857053_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. 11,857,053.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a hair drying system, which, although effective, was limited to a specific application. This new invention leverages the core technology to tackle diverse challenges in different fields, where controlled environments and precise temperature and humidity management are crucial. The new system addresses the limitations of existing solutions in these industries, providing a customizable, efficient, and gentle approach to drying, preservation, and curing.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the application of the original hair drying system's core technology. By expanding its scope to diverse industries and use cases, the invention demonstrates a non-obvious and innovative leap, as it requires a deep understanding of the specific challenges and requirements in each field. The customizable tunnel system's modular design, adaptability, and ability to address multiple industries simultaneously constitute the inventive step.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in chamber design, extension member materials, and control systems for temperature, humidity, and air flow. Additionally, the system could be integrated with sensors, monitoring systems, and automation tools to enhance its efficiency and precision. Other possible variations include the use of different energy sources, such as solar or wind power, and the development of portable or miniaturized versions of the tunnel system.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The customizable tunnel system has vast commercial potential across multiple industries, including floristry, document preservation, 3D printing, food processing, and medical instrument sterilization. The system's adaptability, efficiency, and gentle handling capabilities make it an attractive solution for businesses and organizations seeking to improve their processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. The market for this invention is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and direct sales.

Field of Art

Thermal processing and environmental control systems, with expertise in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and modular design for controlled environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced knowledge of thermal systems, capable of understanding fluid flow, temperature control, and adaptable design principles across multiple technical domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental modularity of the source patent's tunnel system design as inherently adaptable to multiple technical applications. The core technical concept of a controlled environment with extensible chambers and precise air/temperature management is directly transferable across different industries. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering adaptations that leverage the source patent's fundamental structural and functional principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bonnet with heat distribution conduits and extensible members for hair drying
PTD Variation
Applying the tunnel system concept to flower preservation with controlled environmental chambers
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the modular tunnel design with controllable air flow and temperature is a known technique for creating stable environmental conditions across multiple domains
Source Patent Element
Interlocking extension members with aligned heat distribution channels
PTD Variation
Using similar interlocking principles for document preservation and medical instrument cleaning systems
Obviousness Reasoning
The structural connection methodology is a predictable engineering solution for creating scalable, modular environmental control systems
Source Patent Element
Blower system injecting heated or unheated air into a distribution conduit
PTD Variation
Adapting the air circulation principle to 3D object curing and food preservation processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Thermal transfer and controlled air circulation are well-established engineering techniques that can be readily applied across different technical contexts
Source Patent Element
Configurable chamber with holes for air and extension management
PTD Variation
Implementing similar chamber design principles for specialized industry-specific applications
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental design of a configurable environmental chamber represents a known and predictable engineering approach with wide applicability
Source Patent Element
Customizable tunnel system with temperature and humidity control
PTD Variation
Extending the control system to diverse environments like medical instrument processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Temperature and humidity management are standard engineering techniques that can be systematically adapted across different technical domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857053, the disclosed published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of known thermal processing and environmental control system design principles. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed technical adaptations to be predictable engineering solutions that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims in these technical domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,053
TitleHair freedom customizable tunnel system, method, device and kit