Adaptive Imaging Element Cleaning Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857382_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Imaging Element Cleaning Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857382_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857382_0009_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. 11,857,382.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept disclosed herein adapts the original imaging element cleaning apparatus for specialized environments, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, sterile, and space-constrained settings. These adaptations enable effective and efficient cleaning of imaging elements in unique operational contexts.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed imaging element cleaning apparatuses, but these were limited to general-purpose applications. In contrast, the new inventive concept addresses the specific challenges of cleaning imaging elements in specialized environments, where traditional cleaning methods may be inadequate or unreliable.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims introduce various adaptations to the original imaging element cleaning apparatus, including tamper-evident enclosures, portable waterproof housings, weather-resistant housings, sterilizable components, and miniaturized designs. These adaptations enable the imaging element cleaning apparatus to operate effectively in high-security environments, disaster relief settings, extreme weather conditions, sterile environments, and space-constrained environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations to the original imaging element cleaning apparatus, enabling its use in specialized environments. These adaptations provide a significant improvement over the original patent, which did not address the unique challenges of these environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other ways to implement the inventive concept include using alternative materials or designs for the tamper-evident enclosure, waterproof housing, or weather-resistant housing. Additionally, the motion control device could be modified to operate in conjunction with other specialized systems or equipment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as defense, healthcare, disaster response, and aerospace, where specialized environments and unique operational contexts require adapted imaging element cleaning solutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B90/70
A A61 A61B34/30

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,382
TitleDevices, apparatuses, systems and methods for facilitating cleaning of an imaging element of an imaging device
Assignee(s)ClearCam, Inc.