Intelligent Dispenser System with Adaptive Mounting and Advanced Sensors
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation liquid dispenser system that integrates advanced sensors, real-time monitoring, and adaptive mounting to provide a secure, efficient, and optimized dispensing experience.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Theft deterrent dispenser and mounting assembly', addressed the issue of theft and tampering in public bathrooms. However, it has limitations in terms of adaptability to different counter shapes and sizes, and lacks real-time monitoring and optimization capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a self-reconfiguring mounting assembly, integrated sensors, and real-time monitoring and control.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a mounting assembly with a self-reconfiguring base that adapts to different counter shapes and sizes, ensuring secure and stable installation. The dispenser bottle is equipped with advanced sensors that detect environmental factors, such as humidity and temperature, to optimize liquid dispensing and minimize waste. The system also includes real-time monitoring and control capabilities, enabling remote tracking of liquid levels, usage patterns, and maintenance schedules. Additionally, the system features a modular design, allowing for interchangeable dispenser bottles with varying capacities and liquid types, and a universal mounting assembly that accommodates different bottle configurations and sizes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces several novel features, including the self-reconfiguring mounting assembly, integrated sensors, and real-time monitoring and control capabilities, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent, enabling a more secure, efficient, and optimized dispensing experience.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the self-reconfiguring mounting assembly, such as using different materials or mechanisms to achieve adaptability. Additionally, the system could be integrated with other technologies, such as artificial intelligence or IoT, to further enhance its capabilities and efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent dispenser system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, and retail. The system's advanced features and real-time monitoring capabilities make it an attractive solution for businesses seeking to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47K5/1205 |
| A | A47 | A47K2201/02 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Liquid dispenser systems with mounting assemblies, focusing on theft prevention and secure installation in commercial and public environments, requiring mechanical engineering and product design expertise
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with experience in commercial product design, familiar with mounting mechanisms, sensor integration, and security features for dispensing systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's core concepts of secure dispenser mounting and theft prevention. The additional features like sensor integration and adaptive mounting represent logical incremental improvements that would be obvious to implement using known techniques in the field. The modular design and smart monitoring capabilities are natural progressions of existing dispenser technology that a skilled practitioner would find straightforward to develop.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,126 |
|---|---|
| Title | Theft deterrent dispenser and mounting assembly |
| Assignee(s) | Cintas Corporate Services, Inc. |