Autonomous Disinfectant System with Integrated Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857691_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Autonomous Disinfectant System with Integrated Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857691_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857691_0008_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 invention integrates the autonomous disinfectant system with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more powerful, efficient, and transparent system for disinfectant operations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original autonomous disinfectant system, while effective, had limitations in terms of real-time adaptability, secure data logging, and amplified germicidal activity. The present invention addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to enhance the system's performance, security, and effectiveness.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises an autonomous disinfectant system integrated with an AI-powered decision-making unit that dynamically adjusts the disinfectant operation based on real-time data from IoT-enabled sensors. Additionally, the system incorporates blockchain technology to securely store and verify disinfectant operation logs, ensuring transparency and accountability in the disinfectant process. Furthermore, the system features a novel UV-C light source with enhanced germicidal activity, amplified by a nanomaterial-based surface coating. The system also includes a machine learning-based predictive analytics module that forecasts disinfectant operation schedules based on historical usage patterns and environmental factors. The system is connected to a cloud-based IoT platform and a mobile application for remote monitoring and control of disinfectant operations, providing real-time notifications and alerts to users.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials with the autonomous disinfectant system constitutes a novel and non-obvious inventive step, as it enables real-time adaptability, secure data logging, and amplified germicidal activity, which were not possible with the original system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the type of AI algorithms used, the specific IoT sensors employed, the blockchain architecture, and the novel materials integrated. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different environments, such as hospitals, offices, or public spaces.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare, hospitality, and facilities management industries, where the need for efficient, effective, and transparent disinfectant operations is critical. The system's ability to integrate with existing infrastructure and provide real-time monitoring and control capabilities makes it an attractive solution for businesses and organizations seeking to improve their disinfectant protocols.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Medical and environmental disinfection technologies, focusing on autonomous systems for sanitization in enclosed spaces, with expertise in sensor technologies, chemical disinfection methods, and automated detection systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical background, possessing knowledge of sensor integration, autonomous systems design, chemical disinfection techniques, and emerging technologies in IoT and machine learning

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating contemporary technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with the existing autonomous disinfectant system represents a predictable evolution of the original patent's core technological framework. The source patent's fundamental autonomous disinfection concept provides a clear technological foundation that naturally invites enhancement through emerging digital technologies. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of the original system's sensing and autonomous operation principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sensing module with energy emission detecting sensors for identifying human/animal presence
PTD Variation
AI-powered decision-making unit that dynamically adjusts disinfectant operations based on real-time IoT sensor data
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending the source patent's detection capabilities with AI-driven adaptive logic represents a predictable technological improvement using known machine learning techniques for sensor data interpretation
Source Patent Element
Autonomous disinfectant system for enclosed spaces
PTD Variation
Blockchain technology for securely logging and verifying disinfectant operation records
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure logging mechanisms is a standard design choice for autonomous systems, representing an obvious enhancement to track and validate operational parameters
Source Patent Element
Disinfectant module with micro-biocidal chemical sources
PTD Variation
Novel UV-C light source with nanomaterial-based surface coating for enhanced germicidal activity
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative or complementary disinfection methods using known photochemical and nanomaterial technologies constitutes a routine optimization approach for disinfection systems
Source Patent Element
Sensing module for detecting environmental conditions
PTD Variation
Machine learning predictive analytics module for forecasting disinfectant operation schedules
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying predictive modeling to existing sensor data represents a standard technique for improving system efficiency and proactive maintenance in autonomous technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, based on the teachings of US Patent 11857691. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable combinations of known techniques within the autonomous disinfection domain, thereby rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

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