Diverse Applications of Monitoring Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857720_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Diverse Applications of Monitoring Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857720_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857720_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. 11,857,720.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original patent to monitor and track various activities and usage patterns in diverse industries, enabling new applications and use cases beyond the original medicament dispenser attachment.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's medicament dispenser attachment, while effective, was limited to the medical field. However, the underlying technology has broader applicability. This inventive concept addresses the problem of underutilization of monitoring technology by adapting it to new industries and use cases, thereby increasing its value and potential impact.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims expand the original patent's technology to monitor usage patterns in coffee machines, energy consumption in buildings, physical activity through wearables, water usage in residential buildings, and air quality in public spaces. Each application involves attaching a sensor to the relevant device or system, tracking usage patterns or data, and transmitting the information to a central server or display for analysis or feedback. The inventive concept's adaptability lies in its ability to be tailored to various industries and use cases, leveraging the same core technology to provide valuable insights and improvements.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases that were not originally considered, thereby providing a non-obvious extension of the original patent's technology. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the core technology to be adapted to diverse industries and use cases, and in developing the necessary modifications to make it applicable in these new contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of this inventive concept could include integrating the monitoring technology with IoT devices, developing more specialized sensors for specific industries, or creating a platform for data analytics and visualization. Variations could involve applying the technology to other industries, such as monitoring food waste in restaurants or tracking equipment usage in manufacturing facilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including healthcare, energy management, fitness, and environmental sustainability. The target market includes companies seeking to optimize resource usage, improve customer experiences, or develop new data-driven services. By adapting the monitoring technology to diverse industries, this inventive concept can unlock new revenue streams and create a broader impact on society.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M15/008
A A61 A61M15/00
A A61 A61M15/0021
G G16 G16H20/13
G G16 G16H40/67
A A61 A61M15/009
A A61 A61M15/0048
A A61 A61M2202/064
A A61 A61M2205/332
A A61 A61M2205/3303
A A61 A61M2205/3375
A A61 A61M2205/3553
A A61 A61M2205/3592
A A61 A61M2205/50
A A61 A61M2205/52
A A61 A61M2205/581
A A61 A61M2205/583
A A61 A61M2205/8206

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,720
TitleUsage monitoring attachment for medicament dispenser
Assignee(s)Reciprocal Labs Corporation