Adaptable Counting Device for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857506_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Counting Device for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857506_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857506_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. 11,857,506.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the adaptable pharmaceutical counting device technology to address unmet needs in various industries, including agriculture, retail, environmental monitoring, construction, and manufacturing.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's adaptable pharmaceutical counting device was limited to the pharmaceutical industry. However, the core technology's adaptability and counting capabilities can be applied to other fields, solving problems such as crop health monitoring, inventory management, microplastic detection, waste tracking, and quality control inspection.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises adaptable counting devices, sensor modules, and loading portions tailored to specific industries. For instance, in agriculture, the device detects pests or diseases in crops, while in retail, it tracks product quantities and automates restocking notifications. In environmental monitoring, the device detects and counts microplastics in water samples. In construction, it tracks and manages waste disposal, and in manufacturing, it automates quality control inspection.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases that were not considered in the original patent, demonstrating an inventive step in adapting the core technology to diverse industries. The inventive concept's adaptability and counting capabilities are non-obvious and provide a unique solution to the identified problems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include adjustable sensor modules, modular loading portions, and customizable software interfaces to accommodate varying industry requirements. Variations could also include integrating the adaptable counting device with existing systems, such as farm management software or inventory management platforms.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, retail, environmental monitoring, construction, and manufacturing. The adaptable counting device can be marketed as a customizable solution for various industries, offering a competitive advantage in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J7/02
A A61 A61J7/0076
B B65 B65B57/145
G G06 G06F3/14
G G16 G16H20/13
G G16 G16H40/20

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,506
TitleAdaptable pharmaceutical counting device, system, and adapter
Assignee(s)Capsa Solutions LLC