Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Jar Storage Management System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857069_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Jar Storage Management System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857069_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857069_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. 11,857,069.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for the jar storage apparatus addressed the need for a convenient and space-saving way to store jars. However, it lacked the ability to track inventory levels, optimize storage, and ensure secure transactions. The present invention solves these problems by combining the original apparatus with cutting-edge technologies to create a comprehensive jar storage management system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of the original jar storage apparatus with advanced technologies, resulting in a more powerful and comprehensive system for storing and managing jars. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the original apparatus provides a unique and inventive solution to the problems of jar storage and management.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different AI algorithms, various IoT connectivity protocols, or alternative blockchain networks. The invention could also be adapted for use with different types of containers or storage systems, or integrated with other smart home or commercial storage solutions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent jar storage system has significant commercial potential in the consumer goods, food and beverage, and retail industries, where efficient and secure storage and management of jars and other containers is critical. The system could also be marketed as a smart home solution for individuals looking to optimize their storage space and streamline their household operations.

Field of Art

Storage systems and container management technologies, with expertise in mechanical design, IoT integration, and smart storage solutions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with knowledge of mechanical design, sensor technologies, network connectivity, and storage system optimization, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating smart technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing storage apparatus represents a predictable extension of standard industrial design practices. The source patent provides a foundational jar storage apparatus that naturally lends itself to technological enhancement through known integration techniques. These variations represent straightforward applications of emerging technologies to existing mechanical storage solutions.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Apparatus for storing jars with base and retaining members
PTD Variation
Adding AI-powered sensor for inventory tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors for inventory management is a known technique in storage systems, representing a predictable application of existing sensor technologies to improve functional tracking
Source Patent Element
Jar storage apparatus with structural design
PTD Variation
IoT connectivity for remote inventory monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding network connectivity to physical storage systems is a standard design choice in modern industrial and consumer technologies, providing expected enhancement of tracking capabilities
Source Patent Element
Modular jar storage base design
PTD Variation
Interchangeable storage modules using advanced materials like graphene
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution and modular design are standard engineering approaches for improving product performance, representing an obvious optimization strategy
Source Patent Element
Structural apparatus for jar positioning
PTD Variation
Integrated robotic arm for automated jar retrieval
Obviousness Reasoning
Automating manual storage and retrieval processes is a predictable technological progression in storage system design, utilizing well-established robotic integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Jar storage system with geometric positioning
PTD Variation
Blockchain network for tracking storage transactions
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing blockchain for transaction tracking represents a standard approach to adding verifiable record-keeping to physical storage systems, utilizing known distributed ledger technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857069's foundational jar storage apparatus, the present disclosure demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed technological variations obvious and predictable extensions of existing storage system design principles, thereby establishing prior art that would render subsequent similar claims obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,069
TitleApparatus and method for storing jars