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Osmotic Absorption Technology for Industrial and Environmental Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857402_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Osmotic Absorption Technology for Industrial and Environmental Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857402_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857402_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. 11,857,402.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept applies the core technology of osmotic sanitary collection bags to various industrial and environmental applications, enabling efficient water management, waste reduction, and improved process control.

Background and Problem Solved

The original osmotic sanitary collection bag patent addressed the need for improved menstrual hygiene management. However, its core technology has broader implications. This inventive concept tackles limitations in industrial processes, agricultural irrigation, and environmental remediation by leveraging the osmotic absorption capabilities.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The osmotic absorption technology is adapted for use in various applications, including agricultural irrigation, industrial process water management, oil spill cleanup, humidity control in greenhouses, and wearable sweat management for athletes. The technology comprises a network of osmotic sanitary collection bags, which absorb and distribute water or other fluids as needed. These bags can be integrated into existing systems or used as standalone solutions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in the application of osmotic sanitary collection bag technology to entirely new industries and use cases, such as agricultural irrigation, industrial process water management, and environmental remediation. The inventive step involves recognizing the potential of this technology beyond its original purpose and adapting it to address specific challenges in these new domains.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different materials for the osmotic sanitary collection bags, modifying the bag design for specific applications, or integrating sensors and automation systems to optimize performance. Variations may also include using the technology for other applications, such as flood control or wastewater treatment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The osmotic absorption technology has significant commercial potential in industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and environmental services. The market for this technology is vast, with potential applications in water conservation, process optimization, and environmental remediation.

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 and Sanitary Device Technology, specifically absorbent systems for fluid management, with expertise in materials science, fluid dynamics, and adaptive design technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical design background, familiar with fluid absorption technologies, material science principles, and cross-domain technology adaptation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental osmotic absorption mechanism disclosed in the source patent as a versatile technology with broad applicability beyond sanitary products. The core technological principles of fluid absorption, containment, and controlled distribution are readily transferable across different domains. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original technology by applying known engineering adaptation strategies to solve analogous problems in different technical contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Absorbent sponge with drainage apertures for fluid management
PTD Variation
Agricultural irrigation system using osmotic collection bags to distribute water to crops
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental fluid absorption and controlled release mechanism is directly applicable to irrigation challenges, representing a predictable technological transfer with known design modification techniques
Source Patent Element
Bacteria and yeast inhibition through isopropyl alcohol infusion
PTD Variation
Oil spill cleanup device using modified osmotic collection bags to absorb and contain hydrocarbons
Obviousness Reasoning
The source patent's antimicrobial material modification strategy suggests obvious adaptability for environmental containment applications, utilizing known material science principles of selective absorption
Source Patent Element
Removable adhesive strips for attaching to epidermis
PTD Variation
Wearable sweat management system integrating osmotic collection technology into athletic clothing
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find the transition from medical adhesive attachment to athletic performance wear a straightforward design adaptation using known textile and fluid management engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Protrusion-based reservoir maintenance mechanism
PTD Variation
Industrial process water management system using structured osmotic collection bags
Obviousness Reasoning
The structural design for maintaining fluid collection configuration represents a generalizable engineering approach that a PHOSITA would recognize as transferable across different fluid management contexts
Source Patent Element
Sanitary pad supplemental collection system
PTD Variation
Greenhouse humidity control system using osmotic absorption technology
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental moisture management principles are directly applicable, representing a predictable technological extension using known environmental control engineering strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857402 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed applications of osmotic absorption technology obvious and predictable, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103 due to the fundamental technological transferability and known design adaptation principles demonstrated herein.

Original Patent Information

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