Benzathine Analogs for Water Quality Monitoring and Purification

Publication ID: 24-11857550_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Benzathine Analogs for Water Quality Monitoring and Purification,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857550_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857550_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. 11,857,550.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept applies the core technology of benzathine analogs to detect and remove contaminants from water, providing a novel solution for ensuring water quality and preventing waterborne diseases.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on the therapeutic applications of benzathine analogs in treating inflammatory disorders. However, the limitations of the original patent did not consider the potential of these compounds in detecting and removing contaminants from water. This inventive concept addresses the pressing issue of water pollution, which affects millions of people worldwide, by leveraging the unique properties of benzathine analogs.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept involves the use of benzathine analogs as sensors to detect contaminants in water samples. These sensors can be integrated into systems for monitoring environmental pollutants, tracking water quality, and purifying water. The benzathine analogs can also be used to generate reports indicating the level of contaminants detected, providing valuable insights for water quality management. Furthermore, the inventive concept includes devices for purifying water by removing benzathine analogs and other contaminants, ensuring safe drinking water for communities.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of benzathine analogs in the field of water quality monitoring and purification, which is non-obvious compared to the original patent's therapeutic focus. The inventive concept's use of benzathine analogs as sensors and in purification devices provides a unique solution that was not anticipated by the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of benzathine analogs in conjunction with other sensing technologies, such as optical or electrochemical sensors, to enhance detection accuracy. Variations of the purification device could include different filtration materials or configurations to optimize contaminant removal.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the water quality monitoring and purification industries, with potential applications in municipal water treatment, industrial process water treatment, and consumer-facing water purification products. The target market includes water utilities, industrial companies, and consumers seeking safe and reliable drinking water.

Field of Art

Chemical engineering, environmental monitoring, and water purification technologies with expertise in sensor design, contaminant detection, and analytical methods for environmental samples

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in chemical engineering or environmental science, familiar with sensor technologies, water quality monitoring techniques, and interdisciplinary applications of pharmaceutical compounds

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the benzathine analog's molecular properties that enable interaction with inflammatory markers could be readily adapted for detecting environmental contaminants. The source patent's fundamental chemical structure provides a clear foundation for exploring alternative sensing applications. The transition from therapeutic detection to environmental monitoring represents a predictable extension of the compound's inherent molecular recognition capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Compound capable of detecting and interacting with inflammatory markers
PTD Variation
Using benzathine analogs as sensors for detecting water contaminants
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of repurposing molecular recognition properties across different detection domains, with predictable results in sensor technology
Source Patent Element
Method of identifying molecular interactions in biological systems
PTD Variation
Applying similar molecular interaction principles to environmental water sample analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring detection methodology from biological to environmental contexts represents a standard scientific approach with expected outcomes
Source Patent Element
Compound with specific binding and signaling characteristics
PTD Variation
Integrating benzathine analogs into sensor networks for multi-location water quality monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending sensing capabilities to distributed monitoring is a logical progression using known sensor network design principles
Source Patent Element
Pharmaceutical compound with specific molecular interaction capabilities
PTD Variation
Developing purification devices using benzathine analog filtration mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting molecular interaction properties to filtration represents a predictable application of the compound's inherent chemical characteristics
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857550, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the water quality monitoring and purification applications of benzathine analogs to be obvious variations, as the fundamental molecular recognition and interaction properties of the original compound provide a clear technological pathway for alternative sensing and filtration implementations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,550
TitleBenzathine analogs
Assignee(s)UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION, United States Government As Represented By The Department Of Veterans Affairs