Adaptive Liquid Dispenser for Agricultural and Aquaculture Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857504_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Liquid Dispenser for Agricultural and Aquaculture Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857504_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857504_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. 11,857,504.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system for dispensing liquid fertilizers, pesticides, and nutrients in agricultural and aquaculture settings, leveraging patient-controlled liquid oral medicine dispenser technology to optimize crop yields, reduce waste, and ensure environmental sustainability.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional methods of dispensing liquid fertilizers, pesticides, and nutrients in agricultural and aquaculture settings often result in over- or under-application, leading to environmental pollution, reduced crop yields, and increased costs. The original patent's patient-controlled liquid oral medicine dispenser technology, adapted for these new applications, addresses these limitations by providing a precise, controlled, and adaptive dispensing system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a dosing container with a defined volumetric capacity, a spillway adapted to allow excess liquid to flow out, and a sealed waste receptacle containing a neutralizing agent. The system is controlled by a plant growth monitoring module, sensor network, climate control system, or water quality monitoring module, depending on the specific application. The suction apparatus is detachable, and the system can be integrated with drone-based spraying systems or other automated dispensing mechanisms. The inventive concept ensures precise dispensing, minimizes waste, and prevents unauthorized access to the dispensed liquids.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the novel application of patient-controlled liquid oral medicine dispenser technology to agricultural and aquaculture settings, providing a non-obvious solution to the specific problems of over- or under-application, environmental pollution, and reduced crop yields. The inventive concept's adaptive dispensing system, integrating real-time monitoring data and automated control, constitutes a significant inventive step beyond the original patent's scope.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors, integrating with various climate control systems, or adapting the dispensing mechanism for specific crop or aquatic species. Variations could also involve using the system for dispensing other types of liquids, such as liquid medications for livestock or aquaculture.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the agricultural and aquaculture industries, where precision dispensing and reduced waste can lead to increased crop yields, reduced environmental impact, and cost savings. Target markets include farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and aquaculture operators seeking to optimize their operations and minimize environmental footprint.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J7/0053
A A61 A61J1/22
G G16 G16H20/13
A A61 A61J2200/30
A A61 A61J2200/70

Field of Art

Medical device technology and controlled liquid dispensing systems, with expertise in patient-controlled medication delivery, fluid management, and precision dosing mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical background, possessing knowledge of fluid dynamics, medical device design, sensor integration, and cross-domain technology adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental liquid dispensing principles from the patient-controlled medicine dispenser are directly transferable to agricultural and aquaculture contexts. The core technological elements of volumetric control, spillway mechanisms, and sealed waste containment remain consistent across domains. The primary innovation involves adapting the existing technological framework to solve analogous problems of precise liquid distribution and preventing unauthorized access.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Dosing container with defined volumetric capacity and spillway for managing liquid volume
PTD Variation
Applying the same volumetric control mechanism to fertilizer and nutrient dispensing in agricultural systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known fluid management technique to a closely related technical field with similar precision requirements
Source Patent Element
Sealed waste receptacle containing neutralizing agent to prevent diversion
PTD Variation
Using sealed containment with neutralizing agents to prevent unauthorized pesticide access in agricultural settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Known security technique directly translatable across liquid management domains with minimal modification
Source Patent Element
Suction apparatus designed to prevent unintended liquid delivery
PTD Variation
Integrating suction-controlled dispensing with drone-based agricultural spraying systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of known liquid control mechanism with emerging automated delivery technologies
Source Patent Element
Patient-controlled liquid delivery system with monitoring capabilities
PTD Variation
Adapting system to integrate with sensor networks for real-time environmental monitoring in agriculture
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing monitoring and control principles to adjacent technical domain
Source Patent Element
Precise liquid volume management mechanism
PTD Variation
Applying dosing control to aquaculture nutrient delivery with water quality monitoring integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward adaptation of liquid management principles to solve analogous technical challenges in aquatic environments
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857504's teachings of patient-controlled liquid dispensing systems, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the agricultural and aquaculture liquid management variations obvious and predictable extensions of existing technological principles, thereby rendering potential claims in this domain anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,504
TitlePatient-controlled liquid oral medicine dispenser and deactivation system
Assignee(s)Yale University