Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Specialized Osmotic Sanitary Collection Bag Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857402_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Osmotic Sanitary Collection Bag Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857402_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857402_0004_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 family of osmotic sanitary collection bag systems adapted for specific, high-demand environments and applications, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme cold, search and rescue, and space exploration.

Background and Problem Solved

The original osmotic sanitary collection bag patent addresses the need for a reusable, absorbent solution for menstrual flow management. However, the original design may not be suitable for high-stress or specialized environments. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing tailored designs and materials for specific niche markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The specialized osmotic sanitary collection bag systems comprise a range of novel components and features, including tamper-evident materials, antimicrobial treatments, secure attachment mechanisms, compact and portable designs, water-resistant storage, thermal insulation, cold-resistant adhesives, GPS-enabled tracking, reflective materials, and moisture-wicking materials. Each system is specifically designed to meet the unique demands of its target environment or application.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of materials, designs, and features that are tailored to specific, high-demand environments and applications. These adaptations provide a non-obvious improvement over the original patent, addressing specific challenges and needs in each target market.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the specialized osmotic sanitary collection bag systems could include variations in material selection, design geometry, and attachment mechanisms to further adapt the systems to specific user needs or environmental conditions. Additionally, the inventive concept could be expanded to address other niche markets or applications, such as military operations or remote wilderness exploration.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized osmotic sanitary collection bag systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, outdoor recreation, and aerospace. The target market for each system will depend on the specific application and environment, but the overall market potential is substantial, given the growing demand for adaptable, high-performance solutions in these areas.

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 hygiene products, specifically sanitary collection systems for bodily fluid management, with expertise in materials science, adhesive technologies, and ergonomic design for personal care devices

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or product designer with advanced knowledge of medical textiles, fluid absorption technologies, adhesive systems, and human factors engineering, capable of adapting existing designs to specialized environmental conditions

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the specialized osmotic sanitary collection bag systems represent predictable variations of the source patent's core technology by applying known design modifications to address specific environmental challenges. The fundamental structural and functional elements remain consistent with the original patent, with modifications representing standard engineering adaptations for different use contexts. These variations demonstrate routine problem-solving within the medical device design domain, utilizing well-established techniques for material selection, attachment mechanisms, and performance optimization.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Absorbent sponge with drainage apertures and potential antimicrobial treatment
PTD Variation
Antimicrobial treated sponge with specialized material properties for extreme environments (thermal insulation, moisture-wicking)
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying sponge material properties represents a predictable design variation using known material science techniques to enhance performance in specific use conditions
Source Patent Element
Removable adhesive attachment mechanism for sanitary collection bag
PTD Variation
Specialized attachment mechanisms with cold-resistant adhesives, GPS tracking, and secure mounting for high-risk environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting attachment technologies to specific environmental constraints represents a standard engineering approach with finite, predictable solution sets
Source Patent Element
Basic collection bag design with fluid absorption capabilities
PTD Variation
Specialized bag configurations for microgravity, disaster relief, and search and rescue applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring existing medical device designs to specific use contexts is a routine design optimization process within medical product engineering
Source Patent Element
Isopropyl alcohol infusion for bacterial control
PTD Variation
Advanced antimicrobial treatments and tamper-evident materials for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding antimicrobial strategies using known chemical and material science techniques represents an obvious technological progression
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857402, the disclosed specialized osmotic sanitary collection bag systems would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art, as the variations represent predictable design modifications utilizing standard engineering techniques to adapt a known medical device technology to specific environmental contexts. The disclosed variations do not introduce inventive concepts beyond the routine problem-solving capabilities of an ordinary practitioner in medical device design.

Original Patent Information

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