Air Treatment and Purification Systems for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept applies the core technology of the original display apparatus to various industries, enabling air treatment and purification in public transportation vehicles, healthcare facilities, agricultural greenhouses, commercial office buildings, and waste management facilities.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent relates to a display apparatus for domestic appliances, but its air treatment capabilities have broader applications. The inventive concept addresses the need for efficient air purification systems in diverse industries, where poor air quality poses significant health and productivity risks.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept integrates the air treatment apparatus with a radiation source device and an air flow device into a display apparatus, which can be adapted for various industries. In public transportation vehicles, the system purifies the air to reduce the transmission of airborne pathogens. In healthcare facilities, the system reduces airborne pathogens to create a safer environment. In agricultural greenhouses, the system promotes healthy plant growth by treating the air. In commercial office buildings, the system improves indoor air quality, increasing employee productivity and well-being. In waste management facilities, the system reduces odors and airborne pathogens.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications of the original air treatment technology, which are non-obvious and unexpected. The integration of the air treatment apparatus into a display apparatus for diverse industries provides a new and innovative solution for air purification and treatment.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in the design and implementation of the air treatment apparatus, radiation source device, and air flow device. Additionally, the display apparatus could be adapted for use in other industries, such as education, hospitality, or residential buildings.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including public transportation, healthcare, agriculture, commercial real estate, and waste management. The market demand for efficient air purification systems is increasing, driven by growing concerns about air quality and public health.
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 and purification technologies, specifically focused on electromagnetic radiation-based air treatment systems for domestic and industrial applications, with expertise in photocatalytic processes, air flow management, and integrated display technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A technical professional with advanced engineering or applied sciences background, familiar with air treatment technologies, radiation-based purification methods, and cross-industry system integration techniques, possessing knowledge of photocatalysis, LED radiation sources, and environmental control systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core air treatment technology disclosed in the source patent represents a fundamental approach to air purification that can be readily adapted across multiple industrial contexts. The fundamental components of radiation source devices, air flow management, and integrated display systems are sufficiently flexible to enable systematic translation into diverse environmental settings. The technical principles underlying air treatment remain consistent regardless of specific industry application, making the PTD's variations predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological concept.
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 |