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Enhanced Sanitizing Apparatus for Diverse Products

Publication ID: 24-11857687_0006_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Sanitizing Apparatus for Diverse Products,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857687_0006_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857687_0006_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

An advanced sanitizing apparatus featuring adjustable compartments, modular design, and integrated air filtration for efficient and high-quality sanitizing of various products.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's apparatus for sanitising products has limitations in terms of sanitizing efficiency, maintenance downtime, and flexibility. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable internal compartments, modular design, and integrated air filtration, enabling efficient and high-quality sanitizing of diverse products.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced sanitizing apparatus comprises a housing with adjustable internal compartments to accommodate products of varying sizes, ensuring efficient sanitizing. The apparatus features a modular design, allowing for easy replacement or upgrade of internal conveyor belts and UV-C light sources, reducing maintenance downtime. Additionally, the apparatus includes an integrated air filtration system to remove contaminants and particulate matter from the air, enhancing the overall sanitizing process and product quality. The apparatus can be connected in series with other apparatuses to enable high-volume sanitizing of diverse products.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as adjustable compartments, modular design, and integrated air filtration, which are not obvious from the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in sanitizing efficiency, flexibility, and product quality, making the new inventive concept non-obvious and novel.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the adjustable compartments, modular components, and air filtration system. For example, the compartments could be designed to accommodate specific product types, or the air filtration system could be integrated with a ventilation system to enhance overall sanitizing efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced sanitizing apparatus has significant commercial potential in industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, where high-quality sanitizing is critical. The apparatus's ability to sanitize diverse products efficiently and effectively makes it an attractive solution for industries requiring high-volume sanitizing.

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 systems for industrial and commercial applications. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, product handling systems, and disinfection technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, with 3-5 years experience in industrial sanitization equipment design, familiar with UV sterilization techniques, conveyor systems, and product handling technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's sanitization apparatus. The modular design, adjustable compartments, and integrated air filtration are logical extensions of existing sanitization technology that solve known limitations in product processing and sterilization systems. These modifications represent standard design optimization approaches within the field of industrial sanitization equipment.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Internal conveyor belts and UV-C light sources in a fixed configuration
PTD Variation
Modular design allowing easy replacement and upgrade of conveyor belts and UV-C light sources
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modular component design is a standard engineering approach to reduce maintenance complexity and extend equipment lifecycle, representing a predictable solution to equipment serviceability
Source Patent Element
Fixed housing with standard internal configuration
PTD Variation
Adjustable internal compartments to accommodate products of varying sizes
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptable product processing configurations are a known technique in industrial equipment design, allowing increased flexibility and utilization across different product types through simple mechanical adjustments
Source Patent Element
Basic sanitization apparatus with UV-C light exposure
PTD Variation
Integrated air filtration system to remove contaminants during sanitization process
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding air filtration to sterilization equipment is an obvious improvement to enhance overall product quality, representing a logical extension of existing sanitization technologies
Source Patent Element
Single standalone sanitization apparatus
PTD Variation
Multiple apparatuses connected in series for high-volume processing of diverse products
Obviousness Reasoning
Scalable system design through serial configuration is a standard engineering approach to increase processing capacity, representing a predictable solution for industrial product handling systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857687, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in this publication to represent obvious modifications to existing sanitization apparatus technologies. The proposed enhancements, including modular design, adjustable compartments, and integrated air filtration, constitute predictable engineering solutions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond the existing prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,687
TitleApparatus for sanitising products