Adaptive Liquid Discharge Technology for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857105_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Liquid Discharge Technology for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857105_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857105_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. 11,857,105.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept extends the core technology of the original drip coffee machine patent to novel applications in agriculture, industrial processes, public spaces, wastewater treatment, and greenhouses, enabling precise control and efficient use of liquids in these diverse fields.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for efficient coffee brewing, but its liquid discharge device had limited scope. This inventive concept tackles the broader challenge of managing liquids in various industries, where precision, control, and efficiency are crucial. By adapting the core technology, we overcome the limitations of traditional liquid discharge methods in these fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a liquid discharge device with a rotation module, driven gear, and intermediate unit. In agriculture, the device optimizes irrigation by discharging water to specific areas. In industrial processes, it adjusts the amount of liquid supplied to process tanks. In public spaces, it efficiently cleans surfaces. In wastewater treatment, it discharges treatment chemicals to wastewater tanks. In greenhouses, it controls humidity by adjusting mist discharge. The device's modular design and adjustable rotation module enable precise control and flexibility across these applications.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel combination of the original patent's liquid discharge device with diverse industrial applications, providing an inventive step beyond the original patent's scope. The adaptation of the core technology to these new fields and the specific design modifications required to address the unique challenges in each field constitute the inventive concept's novelty.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifying the rotation module to accommodate different types of liquids or adjusting the intermediate unit to suit specific industrial processes. Variations could also involve integrating sensors or IoT technology to enhance real-time monitoring and control.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the targeted industries, including precision agriculture, industrial process optimization, public space maintenance, wastewater treatment, and greenhouse management. The device's adaptability, efficiency, and precision control capabilities make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their operations and reduce costs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J31/4475
A A47 A47J31/10

Field of Art

Liquid discharge and control systems, specifically focusing on precision mechanical systems for fluid distribution in industrial and agricultural applications, requiring mechanical engineering expertise with specialization in rotational control mechanisms and fluid delivery systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in precision fluid control, gear mechanisms, motor-driven rotation systems, and experience designing liquid discharge devices across industrial domains, familiar with mechanical actuation, gear train design, and adaptive fluid distribution technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core liquid discharge mechanism from the source patent represents a versatile technological platform capable of adaptation across multiple industrial contexts. The fundamental rotational control mechanism, driven gear system, and modular design inherently suggest broad applicability beyond coffee machines. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological principles by applying known mechanical control techniques to different liquid distribution scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Rotation module with electric motor and drive gear for controlling liquid discharge trajectory
PTD Variation
Applying rotation module to agricultural irrigation, industrial process control, and greenhouse humidity management
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known mechanical control system to alternative liquid distribution contexts, representing a standard design adaptation within mechanical engineering practice
Source Patent Element
Discharge pipe inserted through rotation trajectory plate
PTD Variation
Modifying discharge pipe configuration for surface cleaning and wastewater treatment applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine mechanical engineering design modification involving adapting existing pipe routing mechanism to different environmental requirements
Source Patent Element
Intermediate unit with fixed gear and interlocked gear for speed control
PTD Variation
Integrating gear deceleration mechanism for precise liquid quantity management across different industrial contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Known gear train technique for controlling rotational speed and liquid discharge quantity, representing a standard mechanical engineering approach to precision fluid control
Source Patent Element
Base plate with rotatable configuration relative to fixed gear
PTD Variation
Adapting rotational mechanism for diverse liquid discharge scenarios including public space cleaning and agricultural irrigation
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable mechanical system adaptation using well-understood rotational control principles applicable across multiple technical domains
Source Patent Element
Liquid providing module with discharge pipe
PTD Variation
Extending liquid discharge device functionality to wastewater treatment and greenhouse humidity control
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering adaptation of fundamental liquid distribution mechanism to alternative technical environments with minimal conceptual complexity
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857105's disclosure of a liquid discharge device with rotational control mechanism, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through predictable mechanical engineering adaptations. The disclosed technical variations represent standard design modifications applying known mechanical principles to alternative liquid distribution contexts, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological approaches obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,105
TitleDrip coffee machine and liquid discharge device used therefor
Assignee(s)Hanter Technology Co., Ltd.