Specialized Display Apparatus for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A display apparatus for domestic appliances adapted for specific, narrow market or unique operational environments, providing advanced air treatment and biohazard detection capabilities.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for a display apparatus for domestic appliances lacks features tailored for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and high-humidity environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating air treatment apparatus with specialized components and sensors.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a display apparatus integrated with an air treatment apparatus, featuring a first radiation source device, air flow device, and specialized sensors or modules. In a high-security environment, a biohazard detection sensor is included. For disaster relief, the air flow device generates an air flow effective against airborne pathogens. In extreme weather environments, the housing is designed to withstand high winds and heavy precipitation. For high-altitude environments, an oxygen enrichment module is added. In high-humidity environments, the first radiation source device emits electromagnetic radiation effective against mold and mildew growth.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel combinations of air treatment apparatus components and specialized sensors or modules, providing a non-obvious solution for niche environments. The integration of these components with the display apparatus for domestic appliances is not anticipated by the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include different types of radiation source devices, air flow devices, or sensors. Variations could include adapting the display apparatus for other niche environments, such as hospitals or laboratories, or integrating additional features, like air quality monitoring or automated cleaning systems.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has commercial potential in industries serving high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, extreme weather environments, high-altitude regions, and high-humidity areas. Target markets may include government agencies, relief organizations, and companies operating in these environments.
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
Domestic appliance display systems with integrated air treatment technologies, focusing on electromagnetic radiation-based air purification and environmental adaptation techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in domestic appliance design, air treatment technologies, sensor integration, and environmental control systems, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental air treatment apparatus design provides a modular framework for adapting to specific environmental conditions by integrating specialized sensors and radiation technologies. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core concepts, utilizing known techniques of sensor integration and targeted electromagnetic radiation for environmental modification. The technical solutions proposed are logical combinations of existing components within the established technological domain of domestic appliance air treatment systems.
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 |