Smart Liquid Product Dispenser and Mounting System

Publication ID: 24-11857125_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Liquid Product Dispenser and Mounting System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857125_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857125_0006_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. 11,857,125.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An enhanced liquid product dispenser and mounting device that integrates advanced features for improved security, convenience, and efficiency, addressing limitations of existing dispensers in hotel rooms and similar environments.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional liquid product dispensers in hotel rooms and similar environments often suffer from limitations such as lack of security, inefficient refilling, and inadequate tracking of usage patterns. The original patent addressed some of these issues but had inherent limitations. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced features that enhance security, convenience, and efficiency.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a liquid product dispenser and mounting device that integrates a sensor to detect the presence of the dispensing container and automatically lock the container in place upon detection. The system also includes a tamper-evident feature, a notification module that alerts hotel staff when the dispenser needs to be refilled or replaced, and a data storage unit to track usage patterns. The dispensing container includes a built-in scale to measure the amount of liquid product dispensed. The mounting device features a time-delayed locking mechanism that allows authorized personnel to access the dispenser for a predetermined period of time before automatically locking the dispenser.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces several novel features that distinguish it from the original patent, including the integration of sensors, tamper-evident features, notification modules, and data storage units. These features provide an inventive step by addressing the limitations of existing dispensers and enhancing security, convenience, and efficiency.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the type of sensor used, the design of the tamper-evident feature, and the notification module's communication protocols. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different environments, such as public restrooms or healthcare facilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the hospitality and healthcare industries, where efficient and secure liquid product dispensing systems are essential. The system's advanced features and ability to track usage patterns could also provide valuable insights for manufacturers and suppliers of liquid products.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47K5/12
A A47 A47K2005/1218

Field of Art

Liquid product dispensing systems, specifically for hospitality and commercial environments, involving mechanical mounting devices, dispensing mechanisms, and associated tracking technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in dispensing systems, familiar with hospitality equipment design, sensor integration, and modular mounting mechanisms, typically holding a bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of practical experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable technological enhancements to the existing liquid product dispenser design, utilizing standard sensor technologies, modular mounting techniques, and incremental improvements in tracking and security that are well-established in related technical domains.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Locking housing with magnetic mechanism for securing dispensing container
PTD Variation
Adding sensor-triggered automatic locking mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating electronic sensors with mechanical locking systems is a known technique in security and mounting technologies, representing a predictable combination of existing elements
Source Patent Element
Annular groove mounting system for dispensing container
PTD Variation
Incorporating built-in scale within dispensing container to measure liquid volume
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding measurement capabilities to existing container designs is an obvious design optimization using known sensor and measurement technologies
Source Patent Element
Counter-top mounting device for liquid product dispenser
PTD Variation
Time-delayed locking mechanism allowing controlled access for maintenance personnel
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing programmable access controls is a standard approach in equipment design, representing a straightforward application of known access management techniques
Source Patent Element
Liquid product dispenser for hotel room environments
PTD Variation
Notification module for tracking refill and replacement requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding remote monitoring capabilities through standard communication protocols is an obvious extension of existing inventory management practices
Source Patent Element
Static mounting device for dispensing containers
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident feature indicating unauthorized access
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing security indicators is a predictable solution in environments requiring controlled product access, utilizing well-established security design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857125, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious modifications representing predictable technological improvements, thereby rendering potential patent claims covering similar systems anticipated and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,125
TitleLiquid product dispenser and mounting device