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

Field of Art

Medical Device Engineering, specifically Airway Management and Filtration Technologies, involving advanced respiratory and contamination control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in respiratory equipment, filtration technologies, and cross-industry adaptation of medical device principles, holding at least a Master's degree with 3-5 years of specialized experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core supraglottic airway device's fundamental design principles of contamination control and modular construction inherently suggest broader applications across industrial and environmental contexts. The source patent's emphasis on reducing contamination exposure provides a clear technological foundation for extending the device's functionality to other filtration and monitoring scenarios. The technical adaptations proposed in the PTD represent predictable variations that leverage the existing device's structural and functional characteristics.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Contaminant-blocking air pass filter extending across a cylindrical end
PTD Variation
Adapting the filter mechanism for industrial air quality monitoring systems
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the existing filter technology could be readily modified to detect and monitor airborne contaminants using known sensor integration techniques, representing a predictable extension of the original device's filtration principles
Source Patent Element
Coupler assembly with cylindrical male ends and pressure ports
PTD Variation
Modifying the coupler mechanism for creating sterile environments in food processing
Obviousness Reasoning
The modular design of the original device suggests easy adaptation for creating sealed, controlled environments, with the coupler mechanism providing a natural point of modification for different industrial applications
Source Patent Element
Inflatable cuff and pilot balloon system
PTD Variation
Repurposing the sealing mechanism for water filtration and circulation systems
Obviousness Reasoning
The existing pneumatic sealing technology could be predictably adapted to create controlled fluid circulation and filtration systems, representing a known technique of cross-domain technology transfer
Source Patent Element
Self-sealing valve proximate to pilot balloon
PTD Variation
Integrating notification systems for detecting and alerting about airborne pathogens
Obviousness Reasoning
The valve's existing design provides a natural interface for integrating sensor and communication technologies, representing a straightforward engineering adaptation with predictable results
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857709's teachings, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in airway device applications represent obvious extensions to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art, as the core technological principles of contamination control and modular medical device design inherently suggest broader cross-industry adaptations through predictable engineering modifications.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,709
TitleSupraglottic airway device