Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Vibration-based Solutions for Agriculture, Oil Extraction, and Livestock Care

Publication ID: 24-11857482_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Vibration-based Solutions for Agriculture, Oil Extraction, and Livestock Care,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857482_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857482_0002_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. 11,857,482.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept applies the core technology of a massage device with variable stroke length to novel applications in agriculture, oil extraction, and livestock care, enabling innovative solutions for pest control, plant growth, oil extraction, stress reduction, and soil quality improvement.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a massage device with variable stroke length, addressing limitations of prior art massaging devices. This inventive concept builds upon that technology to tackle distinct challenges in various industries, such as pest infestations in agriculture, inefficient oil extraction, and livestock stress.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims describe a system for agricultural pest control, where the massage device is configured to emit vibrations for repelling pests from crops. Another embodiment is a method for enhancing plant growth, using the massage device to stimulate plant roots and promote healthy growth. Additionally, the device can be used for oil extraction from seeds, applying vibrations to facilitate oil release. In livestock care, the device provides soothing vibrations to calm animals, reducing stress. Furthermore, the device can be used to improve soil quality by breaking up compacted soil and increasing aeration.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the massage device technology, which were not considered in the original patent. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of this technology to solve distinct problems in various industries, thereby creating new markets and opportunities.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include adjusting the vibration frequency, amplitude, or pattern to optimize the device's performance in different applications. Variations could also involve integrating the massage device with existing equipment or systems in each industry, such as agricultural drones or oil extraction machinery.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the agriculture, oil extraction, and livestock care industries, offering innovative solutions to pressing problems. The market for these applications is substantial, with potential customers including farmers, oil extraction companies, and livestock owners.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61H23/0254
A A61 A61H2201/0107
A A61 A61H2201/0153
A A61 A61H2201/0157
A A61 A61H2201/1215
A A61 A61H2201/149
A A61 A61H2201/1418
A A61 A61H2201/1664
A A61 A61H2201/501
A A61 A61H2201/5005
A A61 A61H2201/5015
A A61 A61H2201/5035
A A61 A61H2201/5038
A A61 A61H2201/5097

Field of Art

Mechanical and medical device engineering, focusing on vibration-based systems for therapeutic and industrial applications, with expertise in precision motion control and frequency manipulation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced degree and 5-7 years experience in electromechanical systems, familiar with vibration technologies, motor control, and adaptive device design across multiple domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core mechanical principles of variable stroke length and controlled vibration in the source patent are fundamentally transferable across multiple technical domains. The massage device's core technology represents a generalized vibration system with broad applicability beyond medical treatment. The disclosed agricultural and industrial variations represent predictable extensions of the base mechanical design using standard engineering adaptation techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Piston with variable stroke length and configurable motor speeds between 600-3600 strokes per minute
PTD Variation
Applying identical vibration mechanism to agricultural pest control by modulating frequency to disrupt insect behavior
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known vibration parameters to solve a different technical problem using standard engineering design transfer
Source Patent Element
Quick-connect massaging head system allowing interchangeable attachments
PTD Variation
Adapting attachment mechanism for different agricultural or industrial end effectors to modify device functionality
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design principle represents a known technique for extending device versatility across technical domains
Source Patent Element
Motor capable of reciprocating piston at controlled frequencies
PTD Variation
Repurposing motor control system for soil aeration and plant root stimulation by adjusting vibration characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Fundamental motor control remains consistent, with variation representing a straightforward design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Percussive massage device designed to manage muscle metabolism and pain relief
PTD Variation
Extending vibration technology to livestock stress reduction through biomechanical stimulation principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring known physiological response mechanisms across biological systems using established vibration engineering
Source Patent Element
Precision mechanical system with configurable stroke length and frequency
PTD Variation
Applying identical mechanical principles to oil extraction through vibrational separation techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Representing a standard engineering approach of applying consistent mechanical principles across different material processing contexts
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857482's disclosure of a variable stroke length percussive device, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed agricultural, industrial, and biological applications obvious through standard engineering adaptation, thereby rendering subsequent claims covering similar technical variations anticipated and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,482
TitleMassage device having variable stroke length
Assignee(s)HYPERICE IP SUBCO, LLC