Enhanced Heat Exchanging Liquid Container Systems through Synergistic Combinations

Publication ID: 24-11857112_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Heat Exchanging Liquid Container Systems through Synergistic Combinations,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857112_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857112_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. 11,857,112.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present disclosure relates to advanced heat exchanging liquid container systems that integrate distinct technologies, such as IoT, AI, blockchain, and new materials, to create more efficient, adaptive, and connected thermal management solutions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original heat exchanging liquid container patent addressed the need for consistent temperature control in beverage containers. However, the limitations of the original design included the lack of real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimized thermal energy exchange. The present inventive concept solves these limitations by synergistically combining the original patented concept with cutting-edge technologies.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced heat exchanging liquid container system comprises a main body, a phase change material (PCM) module, and a liquid reservoir. The system is integrated with an IoT-enabled temperature sensor that communicates with a remote server to monitor and adjust the liquid temperature within a desired range. Additionally, the system incorporates an AI-powered predictive maintenance module that analyzes usage patterns and predicts optimal thermal energy exchange conditions. The PCM module is further integrated with a blockchain-based tracking system to monitor and verify the thermal energy exchange process. The system also incorporates a new material with enhanced thermal conductivity, increasing the rate of thermal energy exchange. The liquid container is connected to a cloud-based analytics platform, enabling real-time monitoring and control of the thermal energy exchange process.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the integration of IoT, AI, blockchain, and new materials with the original heat exchanging liquid container concept, providing a novel and non-obvious synergistic combination that enhances the system's efficiency, adaptability, and connectivity.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the type of IoT sensors used, the specific AI algorithms employed, the blockchain architecture, and the new materials integrated. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different industries, such as pharmaceuticals or aerospace, where precise temperature control is critical.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced heat exchanging liquid container system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and healthcare. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimized thermal energy exchange makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve product quality, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J41/0044
A A47 A47G19/2288
A A47 A47J41/0011
C C09 C09K5/066

Field of Art

Thermal management systems for liquid containers, specifically focusing on phase change material (PCM) technologies, thermal insulation, and temperature control mechanisms in beverage and industrial container design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or thermal systems designer with expertise in heat transfer principles, materials science, sensor technologies, and container design, typically holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating IoT sensors, AI predictive maintenance, and blockchain tracking with existing thermal container technologies represents a straightforward extension of known design optimization techniques. The source patent's foundational thermal exchange system provides a clear technical framework that naturally invites incremental technological enhancements using contemporary digital technologies. These variations represent predictable combinations of known techniques to improve monitoring, control, and performance of thermal management systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Phase change material (PCM) module for thermal energy exchange in a liquid container
PTD Variation
Integrating IoT-enabled temperature sensors to monitor and adjust liquid temperature in real-time
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding digital monitoring to existing thermal systems is a predictable design improvement using standard sensor and communication technologies
Source Patent Element
Liquid reservoir with temperature conditioning channel
PTD Variation
Implementing AI-powered predictive maintenance module to analyze usage patterns and optimize thermal exchange conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning techniques to optimize existing thermal systems represents a known approach for enhancing performance through data-driven insights
Source Patent Element
Heat sink and thermal energy exchange mechanisms
PTD Variation
Incorporating new materials with enhanced thermal conductivity to increase energy transfer rates
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science advancements that improve thermal transfer are a standard method of incrementally enhancing existing heat exchange technologies
Source Patent Element
Thermal liquid container system with modular design
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based tracking system to monitor and verify thermal energy exchange processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing distributed ledger technologies for process verification is a predictable extension of existing quality control and tracking methodologies
Source Patent Element
Temperature-controlled liquid container system
PTD Variation
Cloud-based analytics platform for real-time monitoring and remote control of thermal energy exchange
Obviousness Reasoning
Connecting physical systems to cloud platforms for enhanced monitoring and control represents a standard technological convergence in modern engineering design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857112 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations of integrating IoT, AI, blockchain, and advanced materials into thermal container systems to be obvious and non-inventive. The combination represents a predictable application of known digital technologies to existing thermal management principles, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious and anticipating potential patent assertions in this technical domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,112
TitleHeat exchanging liquid container
Assignee(s)The Curators of the University of Missouri