Enhanced Substance Control and Delivery Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857495_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Substance Control and Delivery Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857495_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857495_0001_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. 11,857,495.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept disclosed herein provides a comprehensive system for controlling conditions and delivery of substances, offering improved safety, efficiency, and shelf life through integrated sensors, temperature and humidity control, and authentication mechanisms.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent (Devices, systems and methods for controlling conditions and delivery of substances) addressed the issue of environmental condition sensitivity in drugs, proposing a handheld environmental control sleeve. However, the original concept had limitations in terms of sensor integration, multi-condition control, and substance authentication. The new inventive concept builds upon the original idea, overcoming these limitations by incorporating advanced features that enhance the overall system's performance and reliability.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced system comprises a substance container with integrated sensors for monitoring environmental conditions, a microcontroller for adjusting the conditions based on sensor data, and a temperature control system for maintaining a stable temperature during storage and transportation. Additionally, the system features a reusable injection pen with a replaceable drug cartridge and an integrated cooling system. A handheld device with a built-in sensor for detecting the substance's concentration and a notification system for alerting the user when the concentration falls below a predetermined threshold ensures accurate and timely delivery. Furthermore, the system incorporates an authentication mechanism to verify the substance's identity and a locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized access, enhancing safety and security.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a series of non-obvious improvements over the original patent, including the integration of sensors, multi-condition control, and authentication mechanisms. These advancements provide a more comprehensive and reliable system for controlling conditions and delivering substances, thereby overcoming the limitations of the original concept.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, such as pressure or light sensors, or the integration of additional features like substance tracking and inventory management. Variations of the system could be designed for specific industries, such as pharmaceuticals or biotechnology, or tailored to accommodate different types of substances.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced substance control and delivery system has significant commercial potential in industries where precise environmental control and secure substance delivery are critical, such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare. The system's improved safety, efficiency, and shelf life features make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to enhance their product offerings and competitiveness.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J1/16
A A61 A61J1/165
A A61 A61M5/445
F F25 F25B21/04
A A61 A61J2200/72
A A61 A61M5/44
A A61 A61M2205/3368
A A61 A61M2205/3584
A A61 A61M2205/3606
A A61 A61M2205/3633
A A61 A61M2205/3673
A A61 A61M2205/8206

Field of Art

Medical device technology focused on pharmaceutical substance control, environmental condition management, and drug delivery systems, with expertise in sensor integration, temperature regulation, and portable medical devices

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, knowledge of sensor technologies, microcontroller systems, environmental condition monitoring, and pharmaceutical storage requirements

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core environmental control sleeve concept, utilizing standard engineering techniques to enhance sensor integration, condition monitoring, and safety mechanisms. The proposed improvements leverage known technological approaches in medical device design to address inherent limitations in the original patent's substance control methodology. These variations would be considered routine optimization and combination of known elements within the field of pharmaceutical device technology.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Handheld environmental control sleeve with temperature sensing capabilities
PTD Variation
Integrated microcontroller for adjusting environmental conditions based on multiple sensor inputs
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding microcontroller-based adaptive control is a predictable enhancement using known sensor integration techniques, representing a standard design approach for improving environmental monitoring systems
Source Patent Element
Drug delivery and storage device with unit setting knob
PTD Variation
Reusable injection pen with replaceable drug cartridge and integrated cooling system
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design and temperature control are well-established techniques in medical device engineering, representing an obvious modification to enhance device flexibility and substance preservation
Source Patent Element
Environmental control sleeve for managing drug conditions
PTD Variation
Authentication mechanism and locking system to verify substance identity and prevent unauthorized access
Obviousness Reasoning
Security enhancements using sensor and authentication technologies are predictable solutions in medical device design, addressing known safety concerns through standard technological approaches
Source Patent Element
Temperature sensing within environmental control sleeve
PTD Variation
Multi-sensor system detecting concentration, temperature, humidity, and other environmental parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding sensor capabilities represents a routine engineering optimization, utilizing known sensor technologies to provide more comprehensive environmental monitoring
Source Patent Element
Portable device for controlling substance environmental conditions
PTD Variation
Handheld device with notification system for alerting users about substance concentration changes
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding user notification features is a predictable design choice using standard microcontroller and sensor integration techniques, representing an obvious improvement to user interaction
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857495 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the proposed enhancements represent predictable combinations of known medical device technologies, utilizing standard sensor integration, environmental control, and safety mechanisms within the established technological framework of pharmaceutical substance management systems.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,495
TitleDevices, systems and methods for controlling conditions and delivery of substances