Autonomous Disinfectant Technology for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept extends the autonomous disinfectant system to various industries, including agriculture, environmental remediation, oil spill sites, and solar panel cleaning, offering enhanced efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on hospital disinfectant systems, but its limitations in adaptability and applicability to other industries led to the development of this new inventive concept, which addresses the need for autonomous disinfectant solutions in diverse sectors.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a disinfectant module with UV-C light sources, micro-biocidal chemical sources, or other disinfectant means, and a sensing module with energy emission detecting sensors, physical disturbance sensors, chemical detecting sensors, imaging sensors, or electric field sensors. These components work in tandem to detect and respond to specific conditions in various industries, ensuring efficient and safe disinfectant operations. For instance, in agriculture, the system detects energy emitted by crops to ensure safe decontamination, while in environmental remediation, the system detects pollutants in soil or water to facilitate targeted remediation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases, expanding the original patent's scope to new industries, thereby providing a non-obvious and innovative solution to the specific challenges faced by these sectors.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in disinfectant modules, sensing modules, and detection methods, as well as integration with other technologies, such as robotics, drones, or IoT systems, to further enhance the inventive concept's versatility and effectiveness.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, environmental remediation, oil spill sites, and solar panel cleaning, offering a competitive edge in terms of efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these sectors, as well as government agencies and research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L2/24 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/10 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/16 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/14 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Autonomous disinfection and sanitization technologies, encompassing environmental sensing, chemical/energy-based decontamination systems across medical, industrial, and environmental applications
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with expertise in environmental engineering, chemical sensing technologies, robotics, and disinfection system design, typically holding a master's or PhD in engineering, with knowledge of sensor integration, chemical treatment methods, and autonomous system design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core autonomous disinfection technology from the source patent can be readily adapted to multiple industrial contexts by systematically replacing the detection and disinfection modules while maintaining the fundamental autonomous sensing and treatment approach. The variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological framework, utilizing known sensor and disinfection technologies to address similar contamination challenges across different environments.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,691 |
|---|---|
| Title | Autonomous disinfectant system |
| Assignee(s) | Saban Ventures Pty Limited |