Fluid Transfer Technology for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857497_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Fluid Transfer Technology for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857497_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857497_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. 11,857,497.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

Adapting the core fluid transfer technology from robotic pharmaceutical preparation systems to tackle fluid transfer challenges in wind turbines, industrial machinery, oil and gas exploration, surface cleaning, and precision agriculture.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed fluid transfer limitations in robotic pharmaceutical preparation systems. However, similar fluid transfer challenges exist in other industries, such as wind turbine inspection, industrial machinery lubrication, oil and gas exploration, surface cleaning, and precision agriculture. The inventive concept bridges this gap by applying the core fluid transfer technology to these new applications, ensuring secure connections, precise control, and efficient fluid transfer.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a robotic arm or fluid transfer assembly, controlled by a controller, to transfer fluids between a container and a fluid transfer assembly. The controller ensures secure connection, precise control, and efficient fluid transfer in various industrial settings. In wind turbine inspection, the system enables efficient lubrication and maintenance. In industrial machinery, it facilitates precise lubrication. In oil and gas exploration, the system performs a series of fluid transfer operations in a predetermined sequence. In surface cleaning, it maintains a predetermined flow rate of the cleaning solution. In precision agriculture, the system optimizes fluid transfer based on real-time sensor data.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the original fluid transfer technology to diverse industries, addressing specific fluid transfer challenges and providing tailored solutions. The inventive step is in recognizing the potential for this technology to be adapted and applied to these new use cases.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different types of robotic arms, fluid transfer assemblies, or controllers. Variations could involve integrating sensors, IoT connectivity, or AI algorithms to further enhance the system's performance and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including wind energy, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, cleaning services, and precision agriculture. The market size is substantial, with potential customers including wind turbine operators, industrial machinery manufacturers, oil and gas companies, cleaning service providers, and agricultural businesses.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J1/2055
A A61 A61J1/1406
B B25 B25J13/08
B B65 B65B3/003
A A61 A61J2200/70

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,497
TitleFluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system
Assignee(s)EQUASHIELD MEDICAL LTD