Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Osmotic Sanitary Collection Bag System

Publication ID: 24-11857402_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Osmotic Sanitary Collection Bag System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857402_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857402_0003_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. 11,857,402.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A reusable osmotic sanitary collection bag integrated with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide real-time monitoring, enhanced absorbency, and antimicrobial properties, revolutionizing menstrual hygiene and health.

Background and Problem Solved

The original osmotic sanitary collection bag, while providing a reusable solution for menstrual hygiene, still lacks real-time monitoring and advanced features to address the unpredictability of menstrual flow and bacterial growth. This new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the osmotic sanitary collection bag with distinct technologies.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Smart Osmotic Sanitary Collection Bag System comprises the original osmotic sanitary collection bag, a wearable device with a moisture sensor, a blockchain-based tracking system, a temperature sensor, an AI-powered algorithm, IoT connectivity, and a composite material blend of natural fibers and graphene. The system enables real-time monitoring of menstrual flow, alerts users when the absorbent sponge is fully saturated, predicts and prevents bacterial and fungal growth, and provides enhanced absorbency and antimicrobial properties.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of distinct technologies, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which are not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these technologies with the osmotic sanitary collection bag provides a non-obvious and novel solution for menstrual hygiene and health.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Smart Osmotic Sanitary Collection Bag System could include varying the type of sensors used, integrating with different wearable devices, or utilizing alternative composite materials. Variations could also include adapting the system for use with other types of sanitary devices or for use in different applications, such as incontinence care.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Smart Osmotic Sanitary Collection Bag System has significant commercial potential in the menstrual hygiene and health market, with potential applications in the wearable technology, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. The system's advanced features and real-time monitoring capabilities position it to revolutionize the menstrual hygiene industry and provide a competitive edge in the market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F13/5515
A A61 A61F13/15203
A A61 A61F13/49
A A61 A61F13/512
A A61 A61F2013/15463
A A61 A61F2013/15528
A A61 A61F2013/530802
A A61 A61F2013/53908
A A61 A61F2013/55155
A A61 A61F2013/8414
C C01 C01D7/00

Field of Art

Medical Device Technology, Specifically Feminine Hygiene Products and Wearable Health Monitoring Systems, with expertise in materials science, sensor technologies, and biomedical engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a bachelor's or master's degree in biomedical engineering, materials science, or related field, with working knowledge of medical device design, sensor integration, and advanced textile technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital monitoring technologies with existing sanitary collection devices represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational osmotic sanitary collection bag design provides a natural platform for incorporating sensor and connectivity technologies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device miniaturization and smart technology trends.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Absorbent sponge with drainage apertures and bacteria-killing properties
PTD Variation
Adding temperature and moisture sensors to monitor sponge saturation and bacterial growth
Obviousness Reasoning
Sensor integration with medical textiles is a known technique, and monitoring fluid absorption and microbial conditions represents a predictable improvement to the existing design
Source Patent Element
Reusable sanitary collection bag with adhesive strips
PTD Variation
Incorporating IoT connectivity and blockchain tracking for menstrual cycle monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Wearable health tracking is a well-established technological trend, and extending medical device functionality through digital platforms is an obvious design choice
Source Patent Element
Absorbent sponge infused with isopropyl alcohol for bacterial control
PTD Variation
Using composite materials like graphene-enhanced natural fibers for improved antimicrobial and absorption properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science advances in composite design represent a predictable method of enhancing existing medical textile performance through known engineering approaches
Source Patent Element
Sanitary collection bag designed for attachment to conventional sanitary devices
PTD Variation
AI-powered algorithms for predicting and preventing bacterial growth
Obviousness Reasoning
Machine learning applications in medical monitoring are increasingly common, and applying predictive algorithms to existing medical device designs represents an obvious technological progression
Source Patent Element
Reusable osmotic sanitary collection bag with protrusions maintaining reservoir configuration
PTD Variation
Wearable device integration with real-time saturation alerts
Obviousness Reasoning
Automated monitoring of medical device performance is a known technological solution, and extending the original device's functionality through digital alerts is a predictable improvement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would have been obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable technological extensions of the foundational design disclosed in US Patent 11857402, utilizing known sensor, connectivity, and materials science techniques to enhance the original osmotic sanitary collection bag's functionality.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,402
TitleOsmotic sanitary collection bag
Assignee(s)FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY