Sanitising Products for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857687_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Sanitising Products for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857687_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857687_0009_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 apparatus for sanitising products adapted for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, cleanroom, and remote area applications, featuring specialized components and configurations.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional sanitising products are limited in their ability to operate effectively in specialized environments. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by providing tailored solutions for sanitising products in high-security facilities, disaster relief settings, extreme weather conditions, cleanroom environments, and remote areas.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a sanitising apparatus with enhanced UV-C light intensity and a secure data transmission module for tracking product sanitisation history in high-security facilities. For disaster relief settings, the apparatus is powered by a portable energy source and includes a water-resistant coating. In extreme weather conditions, the apparatus features a weather-resistant housing and a self-cleaning mechanism for the UV-C lights. In cleanroom environments, the apparatus includes a HEPA filter and a UV-C light intensity control module. For remote areas, the apparatus is operated via satellite communication and includes a solar power module.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept introduces novel adaptations for specialized environments, including enhanced UV-C light intensity, secure data transmission, portable energy sources, water-resistant coatings, weather-resistant housings, self-cleaning mechanisms, HEPA filters, UV-C light intensity control modules, satellite communication, and solar power modules. These adaptations provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of conventional sanitising products.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the intensity of the UV-C lights, using different types of energy sources, or incorporating additional features such as temperature control or air purification. Variations could also include adapting the apparatus for use in other specialized environments, such as medical facilities or food processing plants.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries requiring specialized sanitising solutions, including healthcare, disaster relief, aerospace, cleanroom manufacturing, and remote area operations. The market for these solutions is expected to grow as the need for effective sanitising products in specialized environments continues to increase.

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 Disinfection Technologies, specifically apparatus for surface sterilization using UV-C light and mechanical transport systems for products, encompassing medical, food processing, and industrial cleaning applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer or technical professional with expertise in UV sterilization technologies, mechanical transport systems, and environmental adaptation of sanitization equipment, holding at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's specialized environment adaptations represent predictable engineering modifications to the base sanitization apparatus design. The core UV-C sanitization mechanism remains fundamentally consistent with the source patent, while the variations represent standard design optimization techniques for specific operational contexts. The disclosed adaptations leverage known techniques in power management, communication, and environmental protection that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
UV-C light apparatus with internal conveyor belts for product sanitization
PTD Variation
Enhanced UV-C light intensity and UV-C light intensity control module
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting light intensity is a predictable design optimization for different product types and sanitization requirements, representing a routine engineering modification
Source Patent Element
Housing with external control switches
PTD Variation
Satellite communication and remote operation modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending control interfaces to remote communication is a standard technological progression using known telecommunications integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Basic apparatus housing with internal components
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant housing and water-resistant coating
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental protection modifications represent standard engineering practice for adapting equipment to challenging operational conditions
Source Patent Element
Internal conveyor belt system
PTD Variation
HEPA filter integration and self-cleaning mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding filtration and self-maintenance features are predictable enhancements for improving equipment performance and reliability in specialized environments
Source Patent Element
Apparatus with external power connections
PTD Variation
Solar power module and portable energy source integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Alternative power source implementation is a known technique for expanding equipment operational flexibility, representing a straightforward engineering solution
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857687, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in sanitization apparatus design represent obvious extensions of existing technology, wherein a person having ordinary skill in the art would readily conceive of adapting the base sanitization apparatus through predictable modifications to address specialized environmental requirements. The disclosed technical variations constitute prior art rendering obvious any subsequent claims to substantially similar sanitization apparatus configurations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,687
TitleApparatus for sanitising products