Smart Jar Storage: AI-Powered Preservation System

Publication ID: 24-11857069_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Jar Storage: AI-Powered Preservation System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857069_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857069_0010_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, 'Apparatus and method for storing jars,' provided a basic framework for storing jars. However, it had limitations in terms of adaptability to varying jar sizes, lack of automation, and absence of food preservation features. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing a smart, modular, and adaptive system that can learn user preferences, detect jar sizes and types, and provide advanced preservation capabilities.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in jar storage technology by integrating advanced sensors, machine learning, and automation. The inventive step lies in the combination of these features to create a smart, adaptive, and preserving jar storage system that surpasses the capabilities of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include a compact, countertop version of the system, a large-scale, industrial implementation, or a hybrid system combining manual and automated features. Variations could also include different materials, shapes, and sizes of the apparatus, as well as integration with other smart home devices or kitchen appliances.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Intelligent Jar Storage and Preservation System has significant commercial potential in the kitchen organization and food storage industries. Target markets include high-end kitchen manufacturers, smart home device companies, and consumers seeking advanced food preservation and storage solutions.

Field of Art

Storage systems and organizational apparatus, specifically for kitchen and pantry storage solutions with a focus on jar and container management

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in storage design, familiar with modular storage systems, manufacturing techniques, and basic sensor and automation technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating smart technologies and adaptive features into the existing jar storage apparatus represents a predictable evolution of the base patent's core storage design. The fundamental structural elements of the source patent provide a clear framework for incorporating sensors, machine learning, and automated features as natural technological improvements. These variations represent incremental advancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance storage efficiency and user experience.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Base configured to connect to a surface via fasteners with perpendicular side retaining members
PTD Variation
Base with integrated sensors to detect jar size and type, with adjustable side retaining member heights
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding size detection sensors is a known technique in storage systems, representing a predictable application of existing sensor technologies to improve functional adaptability
Source Patent Element
Apparatus designed for storing jars in a structured channel configuration
PTD Variation
Smart storage system with Wi-Fi connectivity and cloud-based storage capacity tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating network connectivity and tracking features is an obvious extension of modern IoT design principles applied to storage solutions
Source Patent Element
Geometric arrangement of base and retaining members for jar storage
PTD Variation
Modular storage system with interchangeable and upgradeable storage modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing modular storage components represents a standard design approach for increasing product versatility and addressing diverse user needs
Source Patent Element
Structural apparatus for jar containment
PTD Variation
Jar storage apparatus with integrated food preservation features like temperature control and UV-C sanitization
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating preservation technologies is a foreseeable enhancement that addresses known consumer desires for food safety and extended storage capabilities
Source Patent Element
Method of jar insertion using rotational and translational motions
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms to predict and optimize jar storage configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to optimize storage arrangements represents an obvious technological progression in smart storage design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857069 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and therefore unpatentable. The proposed technical extensions represent predictable combinations of known storage design principles with emerging sensor and automation technologies, lacking the requisite non-obviousness for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

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