Autonomous Floor Mat System for Enhanced Hygiene and Wellness

Publication ID: 24-11857136_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Autonomous Floor Mat System for Enhanced Hygiene and Wellness,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857136_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857136_0005_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. 11,857,136.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation floor mat system that integrates advanced technologies to provide real-time monitoring, autonomous cleaning, and personalized wellness tracking, revolutionizing the way we maintain cleanliness and hygiene in our living and working spaces.

Background and Problem Solved

The original floor mat patent, while providing a unique disposable doormat for cleaning and disinfecting shoe soles, has limitations in terms of its static design, manual maintenance, and lack of adaptability to varying user needs and environmental conditions. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a dynamic, intelligent, and interconnected system that not only cleans and disinfects but also provides real-time feedback, autonomous operation, and personalized wellness insights.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Autonomous Floor Mat System comprises a self-disinfecting surface, a moisture-sensing layer, and a wireless connectivity module for real-time monitoring and optimization of cleaning efficacy. The system can be integrated with micro-robots for autonomous cleaning and disinfecting, and features interchangeable surface layers with varying textures, antimicrobial properties, and scent-emitting capabilities for customized user experiences. Additionally, the system incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to detect and respond to user behavior, environmental conditions, and health metrics, providing personalized health recommendations and wellness tracking through biometric analysis of foot pressure, temperature, and sweat.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in floor mat technology by incorporating advanced technologies such as wireless connectivity, micro-robots, artificial intelligence, and biometric analysis, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies to create a holistic system that not only cleans and disinfects but also provides real-time feedback, autonomous operation, and personalized wellness insights.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Autonomous Floor Mat System could include variations in surface materials, sensor types, and connectivity protocols. For example, the system could be adapted for use in high-traffic commercial spaces, hospitals, or healthcare facilities, or integrated with smart home systems for seamless user experience.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Autonomous Floor Mat System has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and smart home automation. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, autonomous cleaning, and personalized wellness tracking positions it as a game-changer in the floor mat market, with potential for widespread adoption and significant revenue growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47L23/266
B B32 B32B7/12
B B32 B32B25/20
B B32 B32B2250/02
B B32 B32B2307/7145
B B32 B32B2307/7265
B B32 B32B2307/744
B B32 B32B2471/04

Field of Art

Floor mat design and hygiene technologies, encompassing materials science, surface engineering, antimicrobial treatments, and smart textile systems with a focus on cleaning and disinfection technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in materials engineering, surface chemistry, textile design, and basic sensor/connectivity technologies, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or applied sciences with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable technological extensions of the source patent's core concepts of a disinfecting floor mat, leveraging known technologies in sensors, connectivity, and autonomous systems to enhance the original invention's functionality. The variations introduce incremental improvements that combine known techniques in a manner that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to advance floor mat hygiene technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Floor mat with non-toxic top layer containing antimicrobial silicone rubber
PTD Variation
Self-disinfecting surface with wireless connectivity and micro-robot cleaning system
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending antimicrobial properties with automated cleaning is a predictable solution using known robotic and sensor technologies to improve disinfection efficacy
Source Patent Element
Bottom layer with non-skid surface for stability
PTD Variation
Moisture-sensing layer integrated with AI-driven environmental monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor capabilities to improve mat functionality represents a standard design optimization using well-established IoT and sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Top layer containing germ-resistant silicone material
PTD Variation
Interchangeable surface layers with customizable antimicrobial and sensory properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design with variable surface treatments is an obvious design choice that allows for enhanced user customization and expanded functional capabilities
Source Patent Element
Floor mat designed for cleaning shoe soles
PTD Variation
Biometric-enabled floor mat system analyzing foot pressure and health metrics
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating health monitoring technologies represents a natural progression of floor mat functionality using standard biosensing techniques
Source Patent Element
Disinfecting doormat with germ-resistant properties
PTD Variation
AI-powered system responding to user behavior and environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to enhance product functionality is a predictable technological evolution using standard adaptive system design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857136 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through standard technological combinations, wherein the incremental improvements represent predictable extensions of existing floor mat hygiene technologies using known sensor, connectivity, and adaptive system design techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,136
TitleFloor mat and method of use