Liquid Dispensing Systems for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857107_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Liquid Dispensing Systems for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857107_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857107_0009_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. 11,857,107.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A liquid dispensing system adapted for extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, areas with limited access to clean water, and high-altitude environments, providing a reliable and efficient way to dispense liquids in challenging operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original liquid dispensing system patent has limitations in terms of its adaptability to extreme environments, high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, areas with limited access to clean water, and high-altitude environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized variations and niche solutions for these specific markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a liquid flow control assembly and a liquid dispenser designed to operate in extreme weather conditions, such as high winds and seismic activity. The system includes a reinforced structure for withstanding environmental forces, tamper-evident features for high-security facilities, a solar-powered heating element for disaster relief situations, a UV-based water purification system for areas with limited access to clean water, and a pressure-compensating mechanism for high-altitude environments. The system's components are designed to ensure consistent and efficient liquid flow in these challenging operational environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation to specific extreme environments and niche markets, providing a unique combination of features and functionalities not found in the original patent. The inventive step is in the integration of specialized components and design elements to address the specific challenges of each market.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the material selection, component design, and system architecture to further optimize the system's performance in specific environments. For example, the use of advanced materials, such as composites or smart materials, could enhance the system's durability and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, high-security facilities, and areas with limited access to clean water. The system's adaptability to extreme environments makes it an attractive solution for organizations operating in challenging conditions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J31/465
A A47 A47J31/3676
A A47 A47J31/4403
A A47 A47J31/5255

Field of Art

Liquid dispensing systems and beverage preparation technologies, specifically focusing on temperature-controlled liquid flow control assemblies for beverage and water dispensing applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or product designer with expertise in thermal fluid systems, beverage dispensing technologies, and environmental adaptation of mechanical systems, possessing knowledge of materials science, fluid dynamics, and thermal control mechanisms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental liquid flow control assembly provides a robust technical foundation that can be readily adapted to specialized environmental conditions through predictable engineering modifications. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of the source patent's core liquid dispensing principles by applying known design techniques to address specific operational challenges. The systematic approach of modifying liquid flow control mechanisms for different environmental contexts would be considered a standard problem-solving strategy within the technical domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Liquid flow control assembly with vertically and horizontally extending conduits made from different materials
PTD Variation
Integrating reinforced structural components and specialized materials to withstand extreme environmental forces
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and structural reinforcement are predictable design choices for adapting liquid dispensing systems to challenging operational environments, representing a known technique for enhancing system resilience
Source Patent Element
Reservoir with inlet, storage chamber, and outlet for liquid management
PTD Variation
Adding UV water purification and recycling features to the liquid storage and flow system
Obviousness Reasoning
Water treatment technologies are well-established, and integrating purification mechanisms into liquid dispensing systems represents an obvious solution for addressing water quality challenges in limited-resource environments
Source Patent Element
Temperature-controlled liquid storage and dispensing mechanism
PTD Variation
Solar-powered heating element for portable liquid dispensing in disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting thermal control mechanisms to alternative power sources is a predictable engineering approach, particularly when addressing portable and emergency deployment requirements
Source Patent Element
Liquid flow control assembly with manifold and conduit configurations
PTD Variation
Pressure-compensating mechanism for high-altitude liquid dispensing environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying fluid flow systems to account for environmental pressure variations represents a standard engineering problem with finite, predictable solution strategies
Source Patent Element
Liquid storage and dispensing system with temperature regulation
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident features and secure liquid storage for high-security facilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding security mechanisms to liquid dispensing systems is a known design approach for protecting sensitive environments, representing an obvious extension of standard system design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857107 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed liquid dispensing system configurations obvious and anticipated, as the PTD demonstrates that the source patent's fundamental liquid flow control principles can be systematically adapted to various environmental contexts through predictable engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,107
TitleLiquid dispensing system, liquid flow control assembly and liquid dispenser for dispensing liquid at different temperatures
Assignee(s)DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC., CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED