Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Adaptive Dispenser Tech: Multi-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857060_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Dispenser Tech: Multi-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857060_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857060_0007_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. 11,857,060.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for a cosmetic dispenser, while effective in its intended use, was limited to the cosmetics industry. This invention addresses the need for adaptable dispensing technology that can be applied to diverse industries, providing novel solutions for real-world problems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious application of the cosmetic dispenser technology to diverse industries, providing an inventive step beyond the original patent. The adaptation of the dispenser to address specific problems in various fields constitutes a significant innovation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the dispenser with IoT devices, using AI-powered algorithms to optimize dispensing, or incorporating sensors to monitor environmental conditions. Variations of the invention could also involve modifying the dispenser's design to accommodate different industries or applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Adaptive Dispenser Technology has vast commercial potential across multiple industries, including smart homes, agriculture, data centers, nutrition, and water supply systems. The technology can be licensed to companies operating in these industries, providing a competitive edge and opening up new revenue streams.

Field of Art

Dispensing systems with wireless communication and sensor-based control, specifically focusing on smart dispensing technologies across multiple domains including cosmetics, environmental monitoring, and precision delivery systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in IoT devices, wireless communication protocols, sensor integration, and adaptive control systems, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or mechatronics with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core technical innovation of the source patent - a wirelessly connected dispenser that adapts dispensing based on user or environmental information - can be readily extended to multiple domains by substituting the dispensed substance while maintaining the fundamental communication and control architecture. The modular design of the original cosmetic dispenser inherently suggests adaptability across different application contexts, making the PTD's variations predictable and technically straightforward.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
First bi-directional communication unit receiving user or environmental information from a mobile terminal
PTD Variation
Adapting the communication system to receive agricultural or environmental monitoring data instead of cosmetic user information
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that wireless data reception is a generic, transferable communication technique applicable across multiple domains with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Control unit that acquires dispensing method based on received information
PTD Variation
Modifying the control logic to determine dispensing of water purification agents or agricultural pesticides instead of cosmetic products
Obviousness Reasoning
The algorithmic structure for contextual dispensing is technically identical, with only the specific dispensed substance and threshold parameters changing
Source Patent Element
Display unit showing information about dispensed substances
PTD Variation
Implementing display functionality in agricultural or industrial monitoring contexts to show dispensing logs or environmental data
Obviousness Reasoning
Information display is a known technique for providing user feedback, with the specific content being a simple design choice based on application context
Source Patent Element
Second communication unit capable of recognizing external product information via barcode or RFID
PTD Variation
Using similar recognition technologies to identify specific agricultural inputs, water treatment chemicals, or environmental monitoring substances
Obviousness Reasoning
Product identification via machine-readable tags is a standard, interchangeable technique across multiple technical domains
Source Patent Element
Wireless communication between mobile terminal and dispenser
PTD Variation
Extending wireless communication paradigm to IoT-based environmental monitoring and precision delivery systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Wireless control of distributed systems is a well-established technological approach with predictable implementation strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857060, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations in the published technical disclosure to represent obvious extensions of the original dispensing system technology, wherein the fundamental communication, sensing, and control architectures remain substantively unchanged while merely substituting the specific dispensed substance and contextual application domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,060
TitleCosmetic dispenser and method for operating same
Assignee(s)LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.