Environmental and Industrial Monitoring Systems using Implanted Article Physical Referencing Apparatus

Publication ID: 24-11857272_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Environmental and Industrial Monitoring Systems using Implanted Article Physical Referencing Apparatus,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857272_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857272_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. 11,857,272.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of implanted article physical referencing apparatus to enable precise placement and measurement of sensors in various industries, including environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, athletic performance tracking, infrastructure health monitoring, and resource extraction.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's implanted article physical referencing apparatus was primarily designed for surgical procedures. However, its accuracy and precision make it an ideal solution for other industries that require precise sensor placement. The inventive concept addresses the limitations of existing monitoring systems by providing a reliable and efficient way to deploy sensors in various environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves the use of an implanted article physical referencing apparatus to guide the placement of sensors or monitoring devices in diverse applications. In environmental monitoring, the apparatus ensures accurate placement of sensors to detect pollutants in soil, water, or air. In precision agriculture, it facilitates the precise placement of sensors to track soil health, moisture levels, or crop growth. Similarly, in athletic performance tracking, it enables the accurate placement of sensors to monitor movement, muscle activity, or other performance metrics. In infrastructure health monitoring, it allows for the precise placement of sensors to track stress, strain, or other health metrics in bridges, buildings, or other structures. In resource extraction, it guides the placement of sensors to track resource levels, flow rates, or other extraction metrics.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce an entirely new category of applications and use cases for the implanted article physical referencing apparatus, expanding its scope beyond surgical procedures. The inventive concept's novelty lies in its ability to adapt the core technology to diverse industries, providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of precise sensor placement.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of miniaturized sensors, wireless communication systems, or advanced analytics software to enhance the monitoring capabilities. Variations could also include the development of specialized guide bodies or guide shafts tailored to specific industries or applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including environmental monitoring, agriculture, sports technology, infrastructure management, and resource extraction. The market for precise sensor placement and monitoring systems is substantial, and this inventive concept is poised to capture a significant share of that market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B17/1717
A A61 A61B17/3468
A A61 A61B17/7082
A A61 A61B17/1742
A A61 A61B17/1757
A A61 A61B2017/3405
A A61 A61B2017/347
A A61 A61B2034/2068

Field of Art

Medical device engineering and precision positioning systems, with expertise in surgical guidance technologies, sensor placement methodologies, and biomechanical referencing apparatus

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, experience in precision positioning systems, understanding of surgical guidance technologies, and knowledge of sensor integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core technical principles of precise spatial referencing in surgical guidance can be readily extended to sensor placement across multiple domains. The source patent's fundamental mechanism of controlled spatial positioning using guide bodies and reference axes provides a transferable framework for precise sensor deployment. The disclosed variations represent predictable applications of an established technological approach to different technical contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Guide body with multiple guide shaft receptacles aligned along a reference axis
PTD Variation
Using the guide body to position environmental monitoring sensors in soil or infrastructure
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of spatial positioning technology to sensor deployment, representing a known technique of adapting precision placement mechanisms across technical domains
Source Patent Element
Longitudinal axis alignment of guide shaft receptacles
PTD Variation
Precise sensor placement in athletic performance tracking or resource extraction monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying established spatial referencing principles to create consistent, accurate sensor positioning in alternative technical environments
Source Patent Element
Implantable referencing apparatus with constrainable movement
PTD Variation
Developing specialized guide bodies for different industry-specific sensor placement requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design modification leveraging existing technological framework to accommodate specific industrial sensing needs
Source Patent Element
Surgical guidance mechanism for positional accuracy
PTD Variation
Adapting the referencing apparatus for precision agriculture sensor deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring a known precise positioning technique to an analogous technical domain with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Multiple guide shaft receptacles in a single apparatus
PTD Variation
Creating networked sensor systems with multiple interconnected monitoring points
Obviousness Reasoning
Natural technological progression using known modular positioning principles to expand sensing capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857272's disclosure of an implanted article physical referencing apparatus, the present publication demonstrates that extending the core spatial positioning technology to diverse sensor deployment scenarios would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art. The variations represent predictable applications of established precision positioning principles across multiple technical domains, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,272
TitleImplanted article physical referencing apparatus
Assignee(s)SI-RESTORE LLC