Environmental Monitoring and Industrial Waste Management System

Publication ID: 24-11857349_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Environmental Monitoring and Industrial Waste Management System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857349_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857349_0002_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. 11,857,349.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A system and method for evaluating environmental pollutants and monitoring industrial waste disposal, utilizing a moveable platform attached to a computing device and an arrangement of receptacles to receive and retain sensors, transmitting data to a remote server for analysis and reporting.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on evaluating neurological function, but its core technology can be adapted to address the pressing issues of environmental pollution and industrial waste management. Current methods of environmental monitoring and waste management are often cumbersome, expensive, and limited in their scope. The new inventive concept leverages the original patent's advancements to provide a more efficient, cost-effective, and comprehensive solution.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a computing device, a moveable platform attached to the computing device, and an arrangement of receptacles formed in the platform to receive and retain sensors detecting environmental pollutants or waste disposal parameters. The sensors can be easily swapped or replaced, allowing for flexibility and adaptability in different monitoring scenarios. The system transmits the collected data to a remote server for analysis and reporting, enabling real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the original patent's technology to a distinct field, using a moveable platform and receptacles to accommodate sensors for environmental monitoring and industrial waste management. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for the original technology to be repurposed for these new applications, and the development of a system that integrates the necessary components to achieve this.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include the use of different types of sensors, such as acoustic or optical sensors, or the integration of additional components, like GPS or weather stations, to provide more comprehensive data. Variations could also involve adapting the system for use in different industries, such as agriculture or construction, or developing portable, handheld devices for on-site monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The environmental monitoring and industrial waste management system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental consulting, waste management, agriculture, and construction. The system's adaptability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use make it an attractive solution for companies and organizations seeking to improve their environmental sustainability and compliance.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B5/7271
A A61 A61B3/032
A A61 A61B5/11
A A61 A61B5/112
A A61 A61B5/1124
A A61 A61B5/1125
A A61 A61B5/16
A A61 A61B5/165
A A61 A61B5/225
A A61 A61B5/4023
A A61 A61B5/4076
A A61 A61B5/4082
A A61 A61B5/4088
A A61 A61B5/162
A A61 A61B2560/04
A A61 A61B2562/0219
G G06 G06F2203/04809

Field of Art

Biomedical instrumentation and sensor systems, with expertise in device integration, data collection interfaces, and computational measurement platforms spanning medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and sensor-based data acquisition

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering or technical degree, familiar with modular computing device interfaces, sensor integration techniques, and cross-domain technological adaptation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

The published technical disclosure represents a straightforward technological translation of the source patent's core structural and functional principles into an environmental monitoring context. A person having ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental architectural similarities between the neurological testing apparatus and the proposed environmental sensor platform, particularly in the modular receptacle design and computing device interface. The systematic transfer of the original patent's mounting, sensing, and data transmission framework demonstrates predictable engineering adaptation across technical domains.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Test fixture with receptacle arrangement designed to overlay computing device display screen
PTD Variation
Moveable platform with sensor receptacles attached to computing device for environmental monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of modular sensing interface design, applying known mounting techniques to alternative sensor integration scenario
Source Patent Element
Hinge mechanism allowing positional adjustment of test fixture relative to computing device
PTD Variation
Pivotably connected platform enabling flexible sensor positioning and data collection configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine mechanical adaptation of existing positional adjustment mechanism to support different sensing requirements
Source Patent Element
Data transmission capabilities between test fixture and computing device
PTD Variation
Remote server data transmission for environmental sensor readings across multiple industrial contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-established data communication technique representing standard engineering practice for sensor-based information systems
Source Patent Element
Touch screen interface for detecting contact members
PTD Variation
Computing device interface for receiving and processing sensor data from environmental monitoring platform
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward technological translation of sensor interaction principles across different measurement domains
Source Patent Element
Configurable test fixture designed for multiple usage scenarios
PTD Variation
Adaptable platform supporting sensors for agriculture, construction, and industrial waste monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design variation demonstrating flexible system architecture with predictable engineering modifications
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857349's disclosed apparatus for computational testing, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in sensor integration and computational interfaces would find the environmental monitoring system's technical variations obvious and predictable. The systematic translation of mounting, sensing, and data transmission principles across technical domains represents a routine engineering adaptation not rising to the level of non-obvious invention.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,349
TitleApparatus and related method to facilitate test via a computing device
Assignee(s)THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, BIOGEN MA INC.