Sanitizing Products for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857687_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Sanitizing Products for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857687_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857687_0004_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

The present inventive concept adapts the original apparatus for sanitizing products to cater to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security facilities, extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, high-humidity areas, and areas with limited access to clean water.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's apparatus for sanitizing products, although effective, lacks the necessary features to operate efficiently in specialized environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing novel components and configurations that enable the sanitizing apparatus to thrive in these niche settings.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises four distinct variations of the original apparatus, each tailored to a specific niche environment. The first variation features a housing with enhanced security features, suitable for high-security facilities. The second variation incorporates weather-resistant components, enabling the apparatus to operate effectively in extreme weather conditions. The third variation is a portable, manual apparatus designed for disaster relief scenarios with limited power infrastructure. The fourth variation features a housing with moisture-resistant components and humidity-controlled compartments, ideal for areas with high humidity. The fifth variation includes a self-contained water purification system, making it suitable for areas with limited access to clean water. Each variation incorporates UV-C light technology and a product handling mechanism adapted to the specific environment.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in the adaptation of the original apparatus to cater to specific, niche environments. The inventive step resides in the introduction of novel components, configurations, and features that enable the sanitizing apparatus to operate efficiently in these environments, thereby providing a unique solution to the problems associated with sanitizing products in these settings.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations of the housing design, different types of UV-C light sources, and alternative product handling mechanisms. Additionally, the inventive concept could be integrated with other technologies, such as artificial intelligence or the Internet of Things, to enhance its functionality and efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, food processing, and disaster relief. The ability to sanitize products in niche environments addresses a critical need in these industries, providing a unique value proposition for customers. The market potential is substantial, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and sales in these specialized markets.

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

Field of Art

Sanitization and product processing technologies, specifically focusing on UV-C sterilization apparatus with material handling systems, encompassing applications in food processing, medical equipment, and environmental decontamination

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in mechanical engineering, industrial design, and sterilization technologies, possessing knowledge of UV light disinfection, conveyor systems, and environmental adaptation techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable adaptations of the source patent's core sanitization apparatus design, applying standard engineering problem-solving techniques to address specific environmental constraints. The fundamental UV-C sanitization mechanism remains consistent, with modifications primarily involving housing design, component materials, and operational parameters. These variations represent routine engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to extend the apparatus's utility to niche environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Housing with interior walls, external portion, and doors for product sanitization
PTD Variation
Enhanced security housing with modified access controls for high-security facilities
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying door mechanisms and access controls represents a predictable design variation to address security requirements, using known mechanical engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
UV-C light sources integrated within the sanitization apparatus
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant UV-C light sources with enhanced thermal and environmental protection
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting light sources to withstand extreme environmental conditions is a standard engineering solution using known materials science techniques for component protection
Source Patent Element
Internal conveyor belt system for product handling
PTD Variation
Manual, portable product handling mechanism for disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Simplifying the conveyor system to a manual configuration represents a predictable design adaptation for environments with limited power infrastructure, utilizing known mechanical design principles
Source Patent Element
External control switches for apparatus operation
PTD Variation
Remote monitoring and control system integrated with IoT technologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating digital monitoring represents an obvious technological extension using standard communication and control engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Basic sanitization apparatus design
PTD Variation
Self-contained water purification system integrated with sanitization mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining water purification with sanitization represents a predictable solution using known filtration and treatment technologies, addressing environmental limitations
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857687, the disclosed variations represent obvious extensions of the original sanitization apparatus design, demonstrating that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations predictable and lacking in non-obvious technical advancement. The modifications represent routine engineering adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to extend the apparatus's utility across diverse operational environments.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,687
TitleApparatus for sanitising products