Advanced Display Apparatus for Efficient Air Treatment in Domestic Appliances
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An enhanced display apparatus for domestic appliances, integrating adjustable air treatment capabilities, optimized air flow, and contaminant detection for improved indoor air quality.
Background and Problem Solved
The original display apparatus for domestic appliances had limitations in terms of air treatment efficiency and adaptability to varying contaminant types. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable radiation source devices, optimized air flow rates, and contaminant detection capabilities, ensuring improved indoor air quality and user experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced display apparatus comprises at least one air treatment apparatus integrated into the display, featuring a first radiation source device that can be adjusted to emit electromagnetic radiation of varying wavelengths to accommodate different types of contaminants in the air. The apparatus also includes at least one air flow device to generate an air flow through the air treatment apparatus, with the air flow rate adjustable based on the type of contaminants detected. Additionally, the display apparatus features at least one sensor to detect contaminants in the air and adjust the radiation source device accordingly. The modular design of the display apparatus allows for easy disassembly and maintenance.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the adjustable radiation source device, optimized air flow rates, and contaminant detection capabilities, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in air treatment efficiency and adaptability, making the new concept novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of radiation source devices, such as UV LEDs or lasers, or the integration of additional sensors to detect other environmental parameters. Variations of the concept could also include different display apparatus designs, such as curved or flexible displays, to accommodate various domestic appliance forms and sizes.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced display apparatus has significant commercial potential in the domestic appliance industry, particularly in the refrigerator and freezer markets. The improved air treatment capabilities and user experience offered by the new concept can differentiate products and attract environmentally conscious consumers. The modular design also enables easy maintenance and reduces waste, making it an attractive solution for manufacturers and consumers alike.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L9/205 |
| A | A61 | A61L2209/11 |
| A | A61 | A61L2209/12 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Air treatment systems for domestic appliances, focusing on photocatalytic air purification technologies, with expertise in electromagnetic radiation-based air treatment and sensor integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a degree in mechanical engineering or environmental technology, familiar with air purification techniques, LED radiation technologies, and sensor-based control systems for domestic appliances
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core air treatment technology. The adjustable radiation source, contaminant detection, and modular design are logical improvements that would be obvious to implement using known techniques in air treatment and sensor technologies. The variations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches to enhance the functionality of the original display apparatus design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,706 |
|---|---|
| Title | Display apparatus for a domestic appliance |
| Assignee(s) | EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA |