Multi-Industry Sensor-Enabled Bottle Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857507_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Sensor-Enabled Bottle Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857507_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857507_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. 11,857,507.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept applies the core technology of the original infant feeding system to various new industries, including agriculture, industrial processes, athletics, logistics, and environmental monitoring, enabling innovative solutions and improvements in these fields.

Background and Problem Solved

The original infant feeding system patent addressed the need for caregivers to monitor and optimize infant feeding. However, its core technology has broader potential applications beyond infant care. This inventive concept tackles the limitation of the original patent by exploring new industries and use cases where the sensor-enabled bottle technology can bring significant value.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept revolves around adapting the sensor-enabled bottle technology to various industries. In agriculture, the sensor-enabled irrigation bottle monitors soil moisture and temperature, enabling optimized irrigation schedules. In industrial processes, the infant feeding system-inspired sensor and transmitter arrangement monitors and optimizes energy usage in industrial equipment. In athletics, the wearable device tracks and analyzes athletic performance, providing real-time feedback and coaching. In logistics, the smart packaging system monitors temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors, ensuring optimized shipping and storage of perishable goods. In environmental monitoring, the network of sensor-enabled 'smart bottles' measures pollutant levels, transmitting data to a central server for analysis and reporting.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the sensor-enabled bottle technology, expanding its scope beyond infant care. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of this technology to address specific challenges in diverse industries, thereby creating new opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include adapting the sensor-enabled bottle technology to other industries, such as healthcare, consumer electronics, or smart homes. Variations could involve different sensor configurations, transmission protocols, or data analysis approaches to cater to specific industry requirements.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, industrial processes, athletics, logistics, and environmental monitoring. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance in their respective fields.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J9/02
A A61 A61J9/06
A A61 A61J2200/74

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,507
TitleInfant feeding system
Assignee(s)Koninklijke Philips N.V.