Adaptive Air Treatment Display Apparatus for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857706_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Air Treatment Display Apparatus for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857706_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857706_0009_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. 11,857,706.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A display apparatus for domestic appliances tailored to high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, medical, and high-altitude environments, providing enhanced air purification capabilities and real-time monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a display apparatus for domestic appliances with integrated air treatment capabilities. However, the invention did not address the specific needs of niche environments, such as high-security facilities, disaster-stricken areas, extreme weather conditions, medical facilities, or high-altitude regions. The new inventive concept adapts the original design to cater to these specialized markets, ensuring enhanced air quality and purification in these unique operational environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a display apparatus integrated with an air treatment apparatus, specifically designed for operation in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, medical, and high-altitude environments. The air treatment apparatus includes a radiation source device and a passage channel for treating air, which can be adjusted to compensate for varying environmental conditions. The display apparatus provides real-time monitoring of air quality and purification progress, ensuring users are informed of the air treatment process. In high-security environments, the air treatment apparatus is designed to provide enhanced air purification capabilities. For disaster relief, the display apparatus is configured to provide clean air in disaster-stricken areas. In extreme weather conditions, the air treatment apparatus is designed to withstand extreme temperatures and humidity levels. In medical facilities, the air treatment apparatus provides sterile air, and in high-altitude environments, the air treatment apparatus is adjusted to compensate for low air pressure.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original design to cater to specialized environments, providing enhanced air purification capabilities and real-time monitoring. The inventive step resides in the specific design modifications and adjustments made to the air treatment apparatus and display apparatus to address the unique challenges of these niche markets.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the air treatment apparatus with other components, such as sensors, filters, or humidifiers, to further enhance air quality. Variations of the display apparatus could include different user interfaces, such as touchscreens or voice assistants, to improve user experience.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive air treatment display apparatus has significant commercial potential in various industries, including high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, extreme weather-resistant construction, medical facilities, and high-altitude residential and commercial developments. The target market includes manufacturers of domestic appliances, specialized equipment suppliers, and government agencies responsible for disaster relief and high-security infrastructure.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61L9/205
A A61 A61L2209/11
A A61 A61L2209/12

Field of Art

Air treatment and purification systems for domestic appliances, with expertise in electromagnetic radiation-based air treatment technologies, specifically focused on integrated display and air purification systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or applied physics background, familiar with air treatment technologies, LED-based radiation systems, and domestic appliance design, possessing knowledge of photocatalytic air purification techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that adapting the source patent's air treatment display apparatus to specialized environments represents a predictable variation using known techniques. The core technological framework of the original patent provides a flexible platform for environmental modifications. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of the existing technological concept by applying known air treatment principles to specific use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Display apparatus with integrated air treatment apparatus using radiation source device
PTD Variation
Specialized environmental configurations for high-security, disaster relief, medical, and high-altitude contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying air treatment parameters for specific environments represents a routine design optimization using predictable engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
LED-based radiation source for electromagnetic treatment
PTD Variation
Adjusting radiation parameters to compensate for environmental conditions like low air pressure or extreme temperatures
Obviousness Reasoning
Calibrating radiation sources for different environmental conditions is a standard engineering practice with known methodological approaches
Source Patent Element
Air passage channel with radiation treatment capability
PTD Variation
Integrating additional monitoring and sensor technologies to provide real-time air quality information
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding monitoring capabilities to existing air treatment systems is a predictable enhancement using well-established sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Domestic appliance display apparatus with air treatment functionality
PTD Variation
User interface adaptations including touchscreens and voice assistants for enhanced interaction
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing modern user interface technologies represents an obvious design choice for improving user experience in technical systems
Source Patent Element
Basic air treatment apparatus with radiation source
PTD Variation
Incorporating additional components like filters and humidifiers to enhance air quality management
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining known air treatment technologies to improve overall system performance is a standard engineering approach with predictable results
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in the published technical disclosure (PTD) would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as the PTD represents a predictable variation of the foundational teachings in US Patent 11857706, employing known techniques to adapt an existing air treatment display apparatus to specialized environmental contexts through routine engineering modifications.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,706
TitleDisplay apparatus for a domestic appliance
Assignee(s)EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA