Enhanced Air Treatment System with Optimized UV Light and Airflow

Publication ID: 24-11857705_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Air Treatment System with Optimized UV Light and Airflow,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857705_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857705_0001_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. 11,857,705.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved air treatment system that leverages optimized UV light and airflow to enhance germicidal efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and minimize airflow resistance, providing a more effective and efficient solution for environmental air treatment.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method of treating a space using a UV light-based air treatment unit. However, the original design had limitations in terms of energy consumption, airflow resistance, and germicidal efficiency. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a low-energy consumption motor, an air guidance assembly designed to minimize airflow resistance, and a UV light source optimized for germicidal efficiency.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced air treatment system comprises a frame mounted to a wall, a UV light source disposed within the frame, and an air moving assembly that directs air into a primary treatment volume defined by the frame. The air moving assembly is powered by a low-energy consumption motor, reducing energy costs. The UV light source is designed to emit UV light at a wavelength optimized for germicidal efficiency, ensuring effective disinfection of airborne pathogens. The air guidance assembly is designed to minimize airflow resistance and maximize air treatment efficiency, creating a vortex airflow pattern to enhance air treatment efficacy. The system can be equipped with a sensor to detect air quality and adjust airflow accordingly, providing real-time monitoring and adaptation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a novel combination of optimized UV light and airflow design, which provides a significant improvement over the original patent. The use of a low-energy consumption motor, an air guidance assembly designed to minimize airflow resistance, and a UV light source optimized for germicidal efficiency are all new and non-obvious features that enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the air treatment system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the design of the air guidance assembly, using different types of UV light sources, or incorporating additional features such as air quality sensors or automated control systems. Variations could also include adapting the system for use in different environments, such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced air treatment system has significant commercial potential in the environmental air treatment market, particularly in industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and education, where air quality is critical. The system's energy efficiency, improved germicidal efficiency, and real-time monitoring capabilities make it an attractive solution for businesses and organizations seeking to provide a healthier and more comfortable environment for their occupants.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61L9/20
G G01 G01P13/00
A A61 A61L2209/12

Field of Art

Environmental air treatment technologies, specifically UV-based air disinfection systems with a focus on germicidal ultraviolet light applications in enclosed spaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer or technical professional with expertise in HVAC systems, air purification technologies, and UV light applications, possessing knowledge of fluid dynamics, electrical engineering, and environmental health technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations on the source patent's core UV air treatment technology by applying known engineering optimization techniques to improve airflow, energy efficiency, and disinfection performance through incremental design modifications that do not require inventive insight.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
UV light source within a frame defining a primary treatment volume
PTD Variation
Adding a low-energy consumption motor and air guidance assembly to optimize airflow and reduce energy costs
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting energy-efficient motor designs and optimizing airflow patterns are standard engineering design choices for improving air treatment system performance, representing a predictable solution within the skilled artisan's capabilities
Source Patent Element
Basic UV light disinfection method for treating air in a space
PTD Variation
Incorporating air quality sensors to dynamically adjust airflow and treatment parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating real-time monitoring and adaptive control systems is a known technique in environmental control technologies, representing an obvious enhancement to improve system responsiveness and efficiency
Source Patent Element
UV light source with general germicidal properties
PTD Variation
Specifying a UV light wavelength optimized for specific germicidal efficiency
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting precise UV wavelengths for maximum pathogen deactivation is a routine optimization technique well within a PHOSITA's technical knowledge of UV disinfection principles
Source Patent Element
Frame-based air treatment unit with UV light exposure
PTD Variation
Creating a vortex airflow pattern to enhance air treatment efficacy
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing advanced fluid dynamic airflow patterns to maximize exposure and treatment efficiency is a standard engineering approach for improving air purification system performance
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this published technical disclosure would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention, as they represent predictable technical improvements to the air treatment methodology disclosed in US Patent 11857705, combining known techniques to achieve foreseeable enhanced performance without requiring inventive innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,705
TitleMethod of treating a space
Assignee(s)AERAPY LLC