Smart Floor Mat System with Integrated Air Purification and Sanitizing Capabilities

Publication ID: 24-11857136_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Floor Mat System with Integrated Air Purification and Sanitizing Capabilities,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857136_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857136_0010_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 artificial intelligence, self-cleaning, self-disinfecting, and air purification capabilities to provide a healthier and more hygienic indoor environment.

Background and Problem Solved

The original floor mat patent, while effective in cleaning and disinfecting shoes, has limitations in its ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, detect and respond to various contaminants, and provide a comprehensive solution for indoor air quality. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a modular, interconnected, and adaptive floor mat system that can detect and respond to various contaminants, allergens, and microorganisms, and provide real-time monitoring and feedback on indoor air quality.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The smart floor mat system comprises a modular, self-cleaning, and self-disinfecting surface integrated with artificial intelligence to detect and respond to various contaminants, allergens, and microorganisms. The system utilizes ultraviolet light, ozone, and/or electrostatic charges to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and germs. Additionally, the system includes an integrated, miniaturized, and portable air purification unit that captures and eliminates airborne pollutants, allergens, and microorganisms, creating a healthier indoor environment. The system is modular, interconnected, and adaptive, comprising multiple, interchangeable modules with different functionalities, such as sanitizing, deodorizing, and air purification. The system can be integrated with wearable technology to provide real-time monitoring and feedback on indoor air quality, allergen exposure, and microorganism detection.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in floor mat technology by integrating artificial intelligence, self-cleaning, self-disinfecting, and air purification capabilities, making it a more ambitious and forward-thinking solution compared to the original patent. The use of ultraviolet light, ozone, and/or electrostatic charges to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and germs, and the integration of wearable technology to provide real-time monitoring and feedback on indoor air quality, allergen exposure, and microorganism detection, are novel and non-obvious features that distinguish the new inventive concept from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the smart floor mat system could include variations in the type and arrangement of the modules, the use of different materials and surfaces, and the integration of additional features such as temperature control, humidity sensing, and voice assistants. The system could also be adapted for use in various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and public buildings, to provide a comprehensive solution for indoor air quality and hygiene.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The smart floor mat system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare, hospitality, and education industries, where maintaining a clean and hygienic environment is critical. The system could also be marketed to consumers who value a healthier and more comfortable living space. The market for smart floor mats is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by increasing consumer awareness of indoor air quality and hygiene.

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 and surface treatment technologies, encompassing materials science, surface engineering, and hygiene system design, with expertise in antimicrobial surfaces, cleaning technologies, and modular surface systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced technical training in materials engineering, surface chemistry, and hygiene technologies, capable of integrating existing technologies and recognizing incremental innovations in surface treatment and cleaning systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the PTD as an incremental extension of the source patent's core antimicrobial floor mat technology, applying known techniques in artificial intelligence, air purification, and sensor integration to enhance the fundamental cleaning and disinfection concept. The variations represent predictable combinations of existing technologies within the floor mat domain, utilizing standard engineering approaches to expand functionality. The core sanitization principles from the source patent provide a clear technical foundation for the PTD's more advanced implementation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Top layer containing antimicrobial silicone rubber with bacteria and virus resistance
PTD Variation
Integration of ultraviolet light, ozone, and electrostatic charges for enhanced microbial elimination
Obviousness Reasoning
Known sanitization techniques that represent predictable technological extensions of existing antimicrobial surface treatments, applying additional disinfection methods to improve microbial control
Source Patent Element
Non-toxic floor mat surface designed for cleaning shoe soles
PTD Variation
Artificial intelligence-enabled surface for detecting and responding to contaminants
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical progression of surface functionality using emerging sensor and AI technologies to enhance the core cleaning purpose, representing an obvious design optimization for improved performance
Source Patent Element
Floor mat with non-skid surface and adhesive configuration
PTD Variation
Modular, interconnected mat system with interchangeable functional modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Represents a standard engineering approach to product design, utilizing known modular system principles to expand functional versatility in a predictable manner
Source Patent Element
Germ-resistant surface material
PTD Variation
Integrated air purification unit capturing airborne pollutants and microorganisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Natural technological extension applying established air filtration and purification technologies to enhance the mat's existing antimicrobial capabilities
Source Patent Element
Basic floor mat with cleaning and disinfection properties
PTD Variation
Wearable technology integration for real-time environmental monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Represents an obvious combination of emerging sensor and IoT technologies with existing surface treatment concepts, following predictable technological convergence patterns
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857136 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious, as they represent predictable technological extensions utilizing standard engineering techniques to enhance floor mat functionality through known methods of sensor integration, modular design, and advanced sanitization technologies.

Original Patent Information

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