Copper Ion Technology for Diverse Industrial Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857514_0007_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Copper Ion Technology for Diverse Industrial Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857514_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857514_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. 11,857,514.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept expands the core technology of copper ion treatments to new industries, including agricultural pest control, water treatment, wood preservation, wastewater management, and algae growth control, providing innovative solutions for various environmental and industrial challenges.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on dermatological applications of copper ion treatments. However, the technology's potential extends far beyond this scope. The new claims address the limitations of the original patent by applying copper ion technology to diverse industrial areas, providing effective solutions for pressing environmental and industrial problems.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves the use of copper ion-containing solutions in various industrial applications. In agricultural pest control, copper ions are applied to crops to prevent infestation. In water treatment, copper ions react with heavy metals to form insoluble compounds. In wood preservation, copper ions prevent decay and rot. In wastewater management, copper ions react with pollutants to form insoluble compounds. In algae growth control, copper ions inhibit algae growth in aquatic environments. The copper ions are leached from copper metal in biocompatible solutions, ensuring safe and effective application.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of copper ion technology, extending its use beyond dermatological areas to address specific industrial challenges. The inventive step lies in the identification of copper ions' potential in these new areas and the development of tailored solutions for each application.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include different formulations of copper ion-containing solutions, tailored to specific industrial applications. Variations may involve the use of different copper ion concentrations, solution pH levels, or additives to enhance efficacy and safety.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, water treatment, wood preservation, wastewater management, and environmental conservation. The market for these applications is substantial, driven by growing demands for sustainable and effective solutions to environmental and industrial challenges.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61K33/34
A	A61	A61K9/0014
A	A61	A61K9/0031
A	A61	A61K9/0034
A	A61	A61K9/02
A	A61	A61K9/06
A	A61	A61L15/44
A	A61	A61L17/005
A	A61	A61L26/0066
A	A61	A61L26/0076
A	A61	A61L2300/102

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Chemical and pharmaceutical technologies involving metal ion treatments, specifically copper-based solutions for biological and environmental applications, with expertise in solution formulation, ion leaching, and targeted treatment methodologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science, possessing knowledge of metal ion interactions, solution chemistry, and cross-disciplinary applications of ionic treatments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental copper ion technology disclosed in the source patent as a versatile platform for addressing diverse treatment challenges. The core mechanism of copper ion leaching and interaction with biological or environmental systems provides a predictable framework for extending applications beyond dermatological treatments. The PTD demonstrates routine engineering adaptation of known copper ion technology to solve specific industrial problems using standard solution design principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Copper ion suspension method for treating bacterial infections by leaching copper ions into a solution

PTD Variation

Applying copper ion solutions to agricultural pest control by leaching copper ions to prevent crop infestations

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of using copper ions' antimicrobial properties, predictable extension to pest control using established ion interaction principles

Source Patent Element

Copper ion suspension formulated in various delivery mechanisms like creams, gels, and sprays

PTD Variation

Developing copper ion solutions for water treatment and wastewater management with similar formulation strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design choice to adapt existing solution formulation techniques to new environmental treatment applications

Source Patent Element

Method of preventing biofilm formation using copper ions

PTD Variation

Inhibiting algae growth in aquatic environments using copper ion interactions

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable result of applying known copper ion anti-microbial mechanisms to prevent biological growth in different contexts

Source Patent Element

Copper ions leached from copper metal in biocompatible solutions

PTD Variation

Wood preservation technique using copper ion leaching to prevent decay and rot

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite identified solution for preventing biological degradation using established copper ion interaction principles

Source Patent Element

Copper ion suspension containing saline solution and buffers

PTD Variation

Developing copper ion solutions for heavy metal precipitation in water treatment

Obviousness Reasoning

Known chemical technique of using ionic interactions to create insoluble compounds, representing a standard engineering approach

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857514's disclosure of copper ion treatment methodologies, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the extended industrial applications of copper ion technology obvious and predictable, thereby rendering potential patent claims in these domains anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,514
Title	Topical copper ion treatments and methods of treatment using topical copper ion treatments in the dermatological areas of the body
Assignee(s)	CDA RESEARCH GROUP, INC.