Freezable Insert Devices for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857458_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Freezable Insert Devices for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857458_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857458_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. 11,857,458.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present invention relates to specialized freezable insert devices adapted for use in high-altitude environments, disaster relief settings, and high-security situations, providing targeted relief from menopausal symptoms in unique operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original freezable insert device patent addressed the need for a device to alleviate menopausal symptoms, but it did not account for extreme environmental conditions. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by designing specialized devices for high-altitude, disaster relief, and high-security environments, ensuring that women in these situations have access to effective relief from hot flashes.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of freezable insert devices, each tailored to a specific environment. For high-altitude environments, the device features a specially designed core assembly adapted to withstand extreme cold temperatures, with a thermal insulation layer to maintain a stable temperature. In disaster relief settings, the device is designed for rapid deployment and ease of use, with a waterproof coating to protect against exposure to water or moisture. In high-security environments, the device is integrated into a secure storage and tracking system to ensure controlled access and inventory management.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in its adaptation of the original freezable insert device to specialized environments, incorporating unique features such as thermal insulation, waterproof coatings, and secure storage systems. These adaptations provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of providing relief from menopausal symptoms in extreme environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include devices adapted for use in extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes or wildfires, or for use in remote or resource-constrained areas. Variations could also include different materials or designs for the thermal insulation layer, waterproof coating, or secure storage system.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the women's health and medical device industries, particularly in the areas of disaster relief, high-security, and extreme environment operations. Target markets could include government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies operating in these environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F7/12
A A61 A61L31/042
A A61 A61F13/34
A A61 A61F2007/005
A A61 A61F2007/0219
A A61 A61F2007/108
A A61 A61H23/02
A A61 A61H2205/087

Field of Art

Medical device design for women's health, specifically thermal management devices for symptom relief, with expertise in materials science, thermal engineering, and ergonomic medical device design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, familiar with thermal management technologies, women's health applications, and adaptive device design for specialized environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that adapting the core freezable insert device to specialized environments represents predictable variations using standard engineering techniques. The fundamental thermal management and anatomical insertion principles remain consistent across the disclosed variations, with modifications representing routine design adaptations for specific use contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Freezable core assembly with temperature retention capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding thermal insulation layer for high-altitude environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending thermal management principles to extreme temperature conditions represents a predictable solution using known material science techniques
Source Patent Element
String attachment mechanism for device removal
PTD Variation
Integrating tracking and secure storage systems for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing inventory tracking represents a standard technological enhancement using known electronic monitoring techniques
Source Patent Element
Non-toxic gel core with controlled temperature release
PTD Variation
Waterproof coating for disaster relief settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Protecting medical devices from environmental contamination represents a standard protective design approach with predictable implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Medical-grade material selection for device construction
PTD Variation
Lightweight, breathable thermal insulation materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting specialized materials for improved user comfort represents an obvious design optimization within standard medical device engineering practices
Source Patent Element
Vaginal insert device for symptom management
PTD Variation
Adaptation for specific environmental contexts like high-altitude or disaster relief
Obviousness Reasoning
Contextualizing medical devices for specific use environments represents a standard design approach with predictable engineering modifications
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857458's foundational teachings, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed specialized freezable insert device variations obvious and non-inventive, thereby establishing anticipatory prior art against potential future patent claims covering substantially similar technological adaptations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,458
TitleFreezable insert device