Pet Care and Wellness System using Hip-to-Side Silhouette Absorbent Articles

Publication ID: 24-11857401_0007_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Pet Care and Wellness System using Hip-to-Side Silhouette Absorbent Articles,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857401_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857401_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. 11,857,401.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system for wearable pet waste management, pet health tracking, grooming, and exercise monitoring, leveraging the hip-to-side silhouette absorbent article technology.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed hip-to-side silhouette absorbent articles for human use, but there exists a significant need for innovative pet care solutions. Pet owners struggle with managing pet waste, monitoring health, and providing adequate grooming and exercise. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by applying the core technology to the pet care industry.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a disposable absorbent article with a hip-to-side silhouette adapted for pet wear, integrated with various modules such as pet waste containment, health sensors, grooming tools, and motion sensors. The absorbent article provides a comfortable and secure fit for pets, while the modules enable efficient waste management, health monitoring, and grooming. The system offers a convenient, single-use solution for pet owners, improving overall pet care and wellness.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the hip-to-side silhouette absorbent article technology to the pet care industry, providing a non-obvious solution to the problems of pet waste management, health tracking, grooming, and exercise monitoring.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in absorbent article design, module integration, and sensor types. For example, the system could be adapted for specific pet breeds or sizes, or incorporate additional features such as odor control or antimicrobial properties.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Pet Care and Wellness System has significant commercial potential in the pet care industry, targeting pet owners seeking convenient, innovative solutions for pet waste management, health monitoring, grooming, and exercise tracking. The system could be marketed through pet supply retailers, veterinary clinics, and online platforms.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61F13/49011
A	A61	A61F13/496
A	A61	A61F13/49061
A	A61	A61F13/4963
A	A61	A61F13/511
A	A61	A61F13/514
A	A61	A61F2013/49068
A	A61	A61F2013/49088

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Disposable Absorbent Articles and Wearable Health/Monitoring Systems, with expertise in biomechanical design, material science, and integrated sensor technologies for personal and animal care applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical design background, familiar with adaptive wearable technologies, absorbent article manufacturing, and modular sensor integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the hip-to-side silhouette technology from the source patent provides a fundamental design framework that can be readily adapted to alternative use cases like pet care systems. The core technical principles of body-conforming absorbent articles are transferable across different wearing contexts, making the pet-focused variations a predictable extension of existing design knowledge.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Disposable absorbent article with specific hip-to-side silhouette geometry

PTD Variation

Adapting the silhouette design for pet wear with integrated waste management modules

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying article dimensions and adding functional modules represents a standard design adaptation within wearable technology, involving predictable engineering modifications

Source Patent Element

Central chassis comprising topsheet, backsheet, and absorbent core

PTD Variation

Incorporating sensor modules and health tracking technologies into the article's structural framework

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating electronic sensors into wearable substrates is a known technique in biomedical and consumer electronics design, representing an obvious technological extension

Source Patent Element

Configurable article designed for body-specific fit and comfort

PTD Variation

Developing breed-specific and size-adaptive pet care wearable configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Customizing wearable designs for specific anatomical requirements is a standard design approach in adaptive clothing and medical technologies

Source Patent Element

Disposable single-use article concept

PTD Variation

Creating a comprehensive pet care system with integrated waste management and health monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining known technological elements into a unified system represents a standard innovation approach in product design, yielding predictable functional improvements

Source Patent Element

Dimensional constraints for product side length and overall geometry

PTD Variation

Applying similar geometric principles to create pet-specific wearable article configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Translating established dimensional design principles across different wearing contexts is a routine engineering adaptation

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857401 and the comprehensive disclosure herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed pet care wearable system variations to be obvious extensions of existing absorbent article technologies, lacking any non-obvious inventive step beyond standard design adaptation and modular integration techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,401
Title	Hip-to-side silhouettes for boxer brief type disposable absorbent articles and arrays
Assignee(s)	The Procter & Gamble Company