Adaptive Autonomous Disinfectant Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857691_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Autonomous Disinfectant Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857691_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857691_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. 11,857,691.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses a range of specialized autonomous disinfectant systems tailored to specific operational environments, including high-security facilities, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, high-traffic public areas, and emergency response vehicles.

Background and Problem Solved

The original autonomous disinfectant system patent had limitations in addressing the unique challenges of specific environments. This new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the disinfectant system to meet the distinct requirements of various niche markets, ensuring enhanced effectiveness, safety, and efficiency.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of specialized autonomous disinfectant systems, each designed to operate effectively in a specific environment. For high-security facilities, the system features an enhanced UV-C source and biometric authentication sensor. For disaster relief scenarios, the system is designed to be water-resistant and shock-absorbing, with real-time monitoring and remote activation capabilities. For extreme weather conditions, the system is solar-powered and equipped with an environmental monitoring sensor. For high-traffic public areas, the system features a high-intensity UV-C source and crowd-detection sensor. For emergency response vehicles, the system is modular and compact, with a GPS sensor for tracking vehicle location.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features, such as the use of enhanced UV-C sources, biometric authentication sensors, water-resistant and shock-absorbing designs, solar power, environmental monitoring sensors, crowd-detection sensors, and GPS sensors. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent, enabling the disinfectant system to effectively operate in a wide range of niche environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different disinfectant sources, such as ozone generators or hydrogen peroxide misters. Variations could also include the integration of additional sensors, such as air quality sensors or temperature sensors, to further enhance the system's adaptability and effectiveness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, government, disaster relief, public facilities, and emergency response. The ability to provide tailored disinfectant solutions for specific environments addresses a critical need in these markets, offering a competitive advantage and potential for significant revenue growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61L2/24
A A61 A61L2/10
A A61 A61L2/16
A A61 A61L2202/14

Field of Art

Autonomous disinfection systems and environmental sanitization technologies, involving sensor integration, pathogen inactivation methods, and adaptive environmental monitoring

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in biomedical engineering, sensor technologies, and environmental control systems, typically holding a master's or PhD with practical experience in designing automated sanitization solutions

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's autonomous disinfection framework provides a foundational architecture that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by modifying sensor configurations and power systems. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological concept, utilizing known sensor and power technologies to enhance operational flexibility. These modifications would be considered routine engineering adaptations within the field of autonomous disinfection systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sensing module with energy emission detecting sensors for identifying human/animal presence
PTD Variation
Adding biometric authentication sensors and crowd-detection sensors to enhance presence detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding sensor capabilities is a predictable design choice for improving system precision and security, using known sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Disinfectant module using micro-biocidal chemical sources
PTD Variation
Introducing enhanced UV-C sources and alternative disinfection methods like ozone generators
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting or supplementing chemical disinfection with alternative pathogen inactivation methods is a known technique in environmental sanitization
Source Patent Element
Basic autonomous operation triggered by predefined conditions
PTD Variation
Adding environmental monitoring sensors, GPS tracking, and remote activation capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating additional contextual awareness and control mechanisms represents a standard approach to improving system adaptability and functionality
Source Patent Element
Enclosed space disinfection system
PTD Variation
Developing specialized configurations for high-security facilities, disaster relief, extreme weather, and emergency vehicles
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring a generic technological platform to specific use cases is a routine engineering practice involving predictable design modifications
Source Patent Element
Basic power supply for disinfection system
PTD Variation
Implementing solar power and modular compact designs
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative power sources and form factors is an obvious design optimization strategy within autonomous system development
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in autonomous disinfection technologies, as they represent predictable extensions of the foundational teachings in US Patent 11857691, involving routine engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,691
TitleAutonomous disinfectant system
Assignee(s)Saban Ventures Pty Limited