Nanoporous Canister Technology for Environmental and Agricultural Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857672_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Nanoporous Canister Technology for Environmental and Agricultural Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857672_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857672_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. 11,857,672.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original implantable cellular and biotherapeutic agent delivery canister to develop novel applications in environmental monitoring, agricultural pest control, cosmetics and skincare, bioremediation, and food safety monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's limitations were primarily focused on medical applications. However, the nanoporous canister technology has untapped potential in addressing pressing environmental and agricultural challenges. The inventive concept tackles the specific problem of developing sustainable, controlled-release solutions for pollutant detection, pest control, skin regeneration, bioremediation, and food safety monitoring.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises nanoporous canisters containing metabolically active biotherapeutic agents or microorganisms, designed to detect and respond to pollutants in water or air, control agricultural pests, promote skin regeneration and rejuvenation, break down pollutants in soil or groundwater, and detect foodborne pathogens. The canisters' nanoporous structure and surface treatment pattern enable controlled release of the agents, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing environmental impact.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the original patent's technology to entirely new industries, providing a non-obvious solution to pressing environmental and agricultural challenges. The inventive concept's novelty lies in the adaptation of the nanoporous canister technology to address specific problems in these new fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the nanoporous structure's material, size, and shape to optimize performance in different environmental or agricultural settings. Variations may also involve combining multiple biotherapeutic agents or microorganisms to tackle complex problems or integrating the canisters with existing monitoring systems or agricultural equipment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the environmental monitoring, agricultural, cosmetics, bioremediation, and food safety industries. The market demand for sustainable, controlled-release solutions is growing, driven by increasing concerns about environmental pollution, food security, and human health.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K9/0024
A A61 A61F2/022
A A61 A61K31/337
A A61 A61K31/397
A A61 A61K31/436
A A61 A61K31/65
A A61 A61K31/7036
A A61 A61K35/28
A A61 A61K38/14
A A61 A61K38/1866
A A61 A61K38/22
A A61 A61K39/395
A A61 A61K47/02
A A61 A61M39/0247
A A61 A61M2039/027
A A61 A61M2039/0261
A A61 A61M2039/0276
A A61 A61M2205/04

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,672
TitleImplantable cellular and biotherapeutic agent delivery canister
Assignee(s)NanoVault Medical LLC