Synergistic Absorbent Article System with AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Advanced Materials

Publication ID: 24-11857397_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Absorbent Article System with AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Advanced Materials,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857397_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857397_0008_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. 11,857,397.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept integrates the patented absorbent article with conforming features with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to create a powerful, adaptive, and user-centric absorbency management system.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for improved absorbency in disposable absorbent articles. However, it did not consider the potential benefits of integrating emerging technologies to create a more intelligent, connected, and customized absorbency management system. The new inventive concept solves this problem by combining the patented absorbent article with AI-driven absorbency optimization, IoT-enabled real-time monitoring, blockchain-based customization, and advanced materials for enhanced performance.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic absorbent article system comprises a patented absorbent article with conforming features integrated with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials. The AI-powered absorbency optimization module predicts optimal absorbency levels based on user behavior, environmental factors, and real-time data from IoT sensors. The blockchain-based customization module creates a digital twin of the absorbent article, tracks user interactions and preferences, and generates a unique identifier for a customized absorbent article. The advanced materials, such as graphene, enhance the absorbency and strength of the absorbent core. The system enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and customized absorbency management, providing a superior user experience and improved hygiene.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel combination of the patented absorbent article with conforming features and emerging technologies, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a powerful, adaptive, and user-centric absorbency management system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of other AI algorithms, IoT protocols, blockchain networks, or advanced materials. Variations may include the integration of additional features, such as temperature or pH sensing, or the development of specialized absorbent articles for specific user groups, such as infants or elderly individuals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic absorbent article system has significant commercial potential in the hygiene and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence products. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and customized absorbency management can improve user satisfaction, reduce waste, and enhance brand loyalty.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F13/15699
A A61 A61F13/15203
A A61 A61F13/15707
A A61 A61F13/15723
A A61 A61F13/15731
A A61 A61F13/15804
A A61 A61F13/472
A A61 A61F13/49011
A A61 A61F13/5116
A A61 A61F13/5121
A A61 A61F13/51108
A A61 A61F13/53
A A61 A61F13/536
A A61 A61F13/537
A A61 A61F13/53747
B B32 B32B5/022
B B32 B32B37/20
B B32 B32B38/0004
B B32 B32B38/06
D D04 D04H1/00
D D04 D04H1/04
D D04 D04H1/425
D D04 D04H1/732
D D04 D04H3/015
A A61 A61F2013/15406
A A61 A61F2013/15715
A A61 A61F2013/49093
A A61 A61F2013/5103
A A61 A61F2013/51019
A A61 A61F2013/51026
A A61 A61F2013/51028
A A61 A61F2013/53024
A A61 A61F2013/530233
A A61 A61F2013/530343
A A61 A61F2013/530481
B B32 B32B2555/02
D D10 D10B2401/021
D D10 D10B2509/026

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,397
TitleAbsorbent article with conforming features
Assignee(s)The Procter & Gamble Company