Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Secure Container for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857057_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Secure Container for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857057_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857057_0004_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. 11,857,057.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a replacement-type container for general use, but its design did not account for the unique demands of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, or specialized operational environments. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel features and adaptations to ensure the secure storage and transportation of sensitive materials in these contexts.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the specific adaptations and features introduced to address the unique challenges of each specialized environment. The inventive step is the integration of these features into a replacement-type container, which enables secure and effective storage and transportation in contexts where traditional containers are inadequate.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include containers adapted for other extreme environments, such as high-temperature or humid conditions. Variations could also include different locking mechanisms, power sources, or communication systems tailored to specific industries or applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including defense, aerospace, healthcare, and disaster relief. The specialized containers could be used for secure storage and transportation of sensitive materials, equipment, or supplies in high-risk or extreme environments, offering a competitive advantage in terms of security, reliability, and efficiency.

Field of Art

Packaging design and container technology, specifically replacement-type containers for storing and transporting materials with modular component systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in container design, familiar with modular packaging systems, sealing mechanisms, and environmental adaptation techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental container design provides a flexible framework for adapting to specialized environments. The core mechanical principles of interchangeable components, clasping mechanisms, and secure storage can be readily extended to various specialized contexts. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering adaptations that leverage the existing modular container architecture disclosed in the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Replacement component with accommodating cavity and clasp mechanism for secure attachment
PTD Variation
High-security container with tamper-evident mechanism and encryption-enabled locking system
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that adding enhanced security features to an existing modular container design represents a known technique for improving functional versatility, using predictable combinations of existing security technologies
Source Patent Element
Base with corresponding clasping mechanism allowing component interchangeability
PTD Variation
Container with robotic retrieval system and secure authentication for component replacement
Obviousness Reasoning
The source patent's modular design inherently suggests automated or mechanized component replacement, making the robotic integration a predictable extension of the existing technical concept
Source Patent Element
Container with threaded pushing tube and through-hole connection mechanisms
PTD Variation
Pressure-resistant container with pressure control system for high-altitude environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would understand that adapting the existing container's structural principles to extreme environmental conditions represents a standard engineering design approach with finite, predictable solution sets
Source Patent Element
Accommodating box with bottom plate and configurable clasp arrangements
PTD Variation
Thermally-insulated container with integrated heating element and temperature control system
Obviousness Reasoning
The source patent's modular design philosophy inherently suggests thermal and environmental adaptability, making temperature-specific modifications an obvious engineering variation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable technical extensions of the foundational container design disclosed in US Patent 11857057, combining known techniques with standard engineering adaptations to achieve foreseeable functional improvements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,057
TitleReplacement-type container
Assignee(s)Yuyao Caiyun Cosmetics Packaging Co. LTD.