Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Vacuum-Powered Solutions for Industrial and Agricultural Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857141_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Vacuum-Powered Solutions for Industrial and Agricultural Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857141_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857141_0007_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. 11,857,141.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of vacuum cleaners to develop innovative solutions for industrial and agricultural applications, enhancing efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and improving productivity in various industries.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, focused on vacuum cleaners and control methods, has limitations in its scope and applicability. This inventive concept addresses the need for more efficient and effective solutions in industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and renewable energy, where vacuum-powered technologies can have a significant impact.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of vacuum-powered solutions, including systems for monitoring and optimizing livestock feeding operations, methods for reducing energy consumption in commercial greenhouses, systems for autonomous cleaning of solar panels, methods for improving crop yields through precision irrigation, and systems for monitoring and optimizing industrial manufacturing processes. These solutions utilize advanced sensors, real-time data analysis, and customized recommendations to optimize performance and efficiency.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of vacuum-powered technologies to industrial and agricultural fields, which is non-obvious and unexpected in light of the original patent. The inventive concept's innovative use of vacuum-powered sensors, real-time data analysis, and customized recommendations enables unprecedented levels of efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in these industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, varying levels of automation, and integration with existing industrial and agricultural systems. Additionally, the inventive concept could be adapted for use in other industries, such as construction, mining, or healthcare, further expanding its potential impact.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, and construction. The market demand for efficient, sustainable, and productive solutions is growing, and this inventive concept is poised to capitalize on this trend, offering a competitive advantage to companies that adopt these vacuum-powered solutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47L9/2857
A A47 A47L5/225
A A47 A47L9/2831
A A47 A47L9/2842
A A47 A47L9/2873
A A47 A47L9/2894
A A47 A47L9/02

Field of Art

Vacuum cleaning systems and sensor-based monitoring technologies, with expertise in mechanical engineering, sensor integration, data analysis, and industrial control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with knowledge of vacuum cleaner technologies, sensor systems, data processing, and cross-domain technology adaptation, capable of understanding complex sensor-based monitoring and control methodologies

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD extends the source patent's core technology of sensor-based monitoring and customized information generation by applying vacuum cleaner sensor and control principles to industrial and agricultural domains. A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental similarity in sensor data collection, processing, and recommendation generation across different technical contexts. The systematic approach of monitoring component performance, analyzing usage data, and generating customized recommendations is directly transferable between vacuum cleaning and other technical domains.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sensor-based monitoring of cleaning module performance using current, voltage, load current, and torque information
PTD Variation
Applying similar sensor monitoring principles to livestock feeding troughs, solar panel cleaning systems, and industrial manufacturing processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of sensor-based performance monitoring, predictable extension to related technical domains with similar data collection and analysis requirements
Source Patent Element
Tracking usage time and generating maintenance recommendations based on predefined thresholds
PTD Variation
Implementing usage tracking and maintenance recommendations for agricultural equipment, greenhouse systems, and industrial machinery
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing performance tracking methodology to analogous technical systems with comparable maintenance needs
Source Patent Element
Real-time data processing and generation of customized information based on sensor inputs
PTD Variation
Extending real-time data analysis to precision irrigation, energy consumption optimization, and manufacturing process control
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of known sensor data processing techniques with domain-specific application, representing a standard engineering design approach
Source Patent Element
Control method involving processors obtaining and analyzing sensor information
PTD Variation
Developing autonomous control systems for solar panel cleaning and livestock feeding operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable implementation of existing control methodologies in new technical contexts, representing a routine engineering adaptation
Source Patent Element
Generating timing information for maintenance and replacement of components
PTD Variation
Creating maintenance and replacement recommendations for agricultural and industrial equipment based on similar monitoring principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of performance-based maintenance scheduling, obvious extension to related technical domains with comparable equipment monitoring requirements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: In view of US Patent 11857141's teachings regarding sensor-based monitoring and customized information generation, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed industrial and agricultural applications obvious extensions of existing vacuum cleaner control technologies, thereby rendering potential claims in these domains anticipated or obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,141
TitleVacuum cleaner and control method thereof
Assignee(s)LG ELECTRONICS INC.