Intelligent Sanitising System for Enhanced Product Safety
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An integrated system for sanitising products that leverages IoT, AI, blockchain, and nanomaterials to provide real-time monitoring, automated contamination detection, and enhanced sanitising efficiency, ensuring improved product safety and reduced risk of contamination.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's apparatus for sanitising products has limitations in terms of real-time monitoring, automation, and sanitising efficiency. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the original apparatus with distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises an apparatus for sanitising products connected to an IoT network for real-time monitoring and control of the sanitising process. The apparatus is integrated with AI-powered sensors for detecting contaminants and automatically adjusting the sanitising process. The system also connects to a blockchain-based supply chain management system for tracking and verifying the sanitisation of products. Additionally, the apparatus uses nanomaterials for enhanced sanitising efficiency and is integrated with a machine learning algorithm for predicting and preventing contamination.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the original apparatus with IoT, AI, blockchain, and nanomaterials, providing a novel and non-obvious solution for enhanced product safety and reduced risk of contamination.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the apparatus with other technologies such as robotics, computer vision, or advanced materials. Variations of the system could be designed for specific industries, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent sanitising system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, where product safety and contamination prevention are critical. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, automation, and enhanced sanitising efficiency makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve product quality and reduce risk.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Sanitization and disinfection technologies, specifically apparatus for sterilizing products using UV light and mechanical transport systems, with expertise in industrial processing, food safety, and contamination control technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering or technical degree in mechanical engineering, food science, or industrial processing, having knowledge of sterilization techniques, IoT integration, sensor technologies, and supply chain management systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies like IoT, AI, and blockchain with existing sanitization apparatus represents a predictable evolution of industrial processing systems. The core sanitization mechanism remains fundamentally unchanged, with digital technologies merely providing enhanced monitoring, control, and verification capabilities. These technological extensions represent standard industry approaches to improving existing equipment functionality and traceability.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,687 |
|---|---|
| Title | Apparatus for sanitising products |