Enhanced Apparatus for Sanitising Products with Improved Efficiency and Safety

Publication ID: 24-11857687_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Apparatus for Sanitising Products with Improved Efficiency and Safety,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857687_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857687_0001_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. 11,857,687.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept discloses an advanced apparatus for sanitising products, incorporating novel features to enhance efficiency, safety, and overall performance.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for an apparatus for sanitising products has inherent limitations, such as potential contamination during sanitisation, inefficient sanitisation processes, and lack of automation. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing innovative solutions to improve the sanitisation process.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced apparatus features air-tight seals to prevent contamination, a pre-treatment step with a sanitising solution, spiral-configured internal conveyor belts for increased efficiency, a built-in sensor to monitor and control UV-C light intensity and duration, and integration with an automated packaging system. These advancements ensure a more efficient, safer, and streamlined sanitisation process.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features that significantly improve the original apparatus, including air-tight seals, spiral conveyor belts, and built-in sensors. These innovations provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent, resulting in a more efficient and safe sanitisation process.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the design of the air-tight seals, using different types of sanitising solutions, or integrating the apparatus with various automated packaging systems. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to different industries and applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced apparatus has significant commercial potential in industries requiring sanitisation of products, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The improved efficiency, safety, and automation of the sanitisation process make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to streamline their operations and ensure high-quality products.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61L2/10
A A23 A23L3/001
A A23 A23L3/003
A A23 A23L3/28
A A23 A23L3/3589
A A61 A61L2/22
B B65 B65G43/10
B B65 B65G45/22
A A23 A23V2002/00
A A61 A61L2202/11
A A61 A61L2202/121
A A61 A61L2202/122
A A61 A61L2202/14

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,687
TitleApparatus for sanitising products