Airborne Contaminant Detection and Filtration Systems for Industrial, Food, Water, and Public Transportation Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857709_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Airborne Contaminant Detection and Filtration Systems for Industrial, Food, Water, and Public Transportation Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857709_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857709_0007_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. 11,857,709.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original supraglottic airway device to create novel systems and methods for detecting and filtering airborne contaminants, purifying water, and preventing disease transmission in various industries and settings.

Background and Problem Solved

The original supraglottic airway device was designed to reduce contamination exposure to patients and medical professionals in medical settings. However, the problem of airborne contamination exposure is not limited to medical settings and exists in various industries, such as industrial settings, food processing facilities, water treatment plants, and public transportation systems. The new inventive concept addresses this broader problem by adapting the core technology to create novel systems and methods for detecting and filtering airborne contaminants, purifying water, and preventing disease transmission in these industries and settings.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a supraglottic airway device modified to detect and filter airborne contaminants, with optional components such as sensor modules, pump modules, and notification systems. In industrial settings, the device can be used to monitor and control air quality, detecting changes in air quality and transmitting alerts to a central monitoring station. In food processing facilities, the device can be used to create a sterile environment for food processing, reducing contamination exposure to food products. In water treatment plants, the device can be modified to filter waterborne contaminants, providing clean water in remote or disaster-stricken areas. In public transportation systems, the device can be integrated with sensor modules to detect airborne pathogens and notification systems to alert passengers and transportation authorities of potential outbreaks.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the core technology of the original supraglottic airway device, which were not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address the problem of airborne contamination exposure in various industries and settings, providing a new and non-obvious solution to a long-standing problem.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors or filtration mechanisms, integrating the device with existing industrial control systems, or modifying the device for use in other industries such as aerospace or construction. Variations could include using different materials or designs for the supraglottic airway device, or incorporating additional features such as data analytics or machine learning algorithms to improve the device's performance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including industrial settings, food processing facilities, water treatment plants, and public transportation systems. The market for airborne contaminant detection and filtration systems is growing rapidly, driven by increasing concerns about public health and safety. The inventive concept's ability to provide a novel solution to a long-standing problem positions it for significant market share and revenue growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M16/0409
A A61 A61M16/0445
A A61 A61M16/0463
A A61 A61M16/0816
A A61 A61M16/0833
A A61 A61M16/0858
A A61 A61M16/105
A A61 A61M39/06
A A61 A61M16/0434
A A61 A61M16/0683
A A61 A61M16/1055
A A61 A61M2205/583

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,709
TitleSupraglottic airway device