Air Quality Monitoring and Control System Using Electronic Vapor Provision Devices

Publication ID: 24-11857721_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Air Quality Monitoring and Control System Using Electronic Vapor Provision Devices,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857721_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857721_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. 11,857,721.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system utilizing electronic vapor provision devices with absorbent elements to detect and absorb airborne pollutants, enabling real-time air quality monitoring and control in various applications.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an electronic vapor provision device with an absorbent element for containing escaped liquid in e-cigarettes. However, the growing concern about indoor air quality and the limitations of existing air quality monitoring systems highlight the need for innovative solutions. The new inventive concept addresses this problem by applying the core technology of the original patent to an entirely different industry, leveraging the absorbent element to detect and absorb airborne pollutants.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises an electronic vapor provision device with an absorbent element, which detects and absorbs airborne pollutants, and a sensor for measuring air quality levels. The device can be integrated into various applications, including indoor air quality monitoring systems, smart home systems, wearable devices, and systems for detecting and mitigating the effects of wildfires. The absorbent element inhibits the escaped pollutants from leaving the device, ensuring accurate air quality measurements. The sensor data can be transmitted to a remote server or displayed on a user interface, enabling real-time air quality monitoring and control.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the electronic vapor provision device with an absorbent element, transitioning from e-cigarettes to air quality monitoring and control. The inventive step lies in the unexpected use of the absorbent element to detect and absorb airborne pollutants, providing a unique solution for real-time air quality monitoring and control.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors, varying the design of the absorbent element, or integrating the system with existing ventilation systems. Variations may include using the system in different environments, such as industrial or agricultural settings, or developing portable versions for personal air quality monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The air quality monitoring and control system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including smart homes, wearable technology, and environmental monitoring. The system can be marketed as a standalone product or integrated into existing systems, offering a unique solution for real-time air quality monitoring and control.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M15/06
A A24 A24F40/40
A A61 A61M11/042
H H05 H05B1/0297
H H05 H05B3/46
A A24 A24B15/167
A A24 A24F40/10
A A61 A61M2016/0021
A A61 A61M2205/3331
A A61 A61M2205/3653
A A61 A61M2205/7527
A A61 A61M2205/8206

Field of Art

Electronic vapor provision devices, air quality monitoring systems, sensor technologies, and environmental control systems, requiring expertise in electronic engineering, materials science, and sensor design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields, with knowledge of electronic vapor devices, sensor integration, and environmental monitoring technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the absorbent element's core functionality in the source patent could be readily adapted to air quality monitoring by substituting pollutant detection for liquid containment. The technical principles of using an absorbent element to capture and restrict particulate matter are fundamentally consistent between the source patent's liquid management and the PTD's air quality application. The integration of sensors and data transmission represents a predictable extension of existing electronic device technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Absorbent element positioned to inhibit liquid escape in electronic vapor device
PTD Variation
Absorbent element positioned to capture and detect airborne pollutants
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using absorbent materials for particle capture, predictable application of existing material science principles
Source Patent Element
Electronic vapor device with electrical power supply and component integration
PTD Variation
Adding sensor and network interface for air quality monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable electronic system integration, standard design choice for adding sensing capabilities to existing device architectures
Source Patent Element
Liquid flow path management in electronic vapor provision device
PTD Variation
Airflow path management for pollutant detection and absorption
Obviousness Reasoning
Analogous fluid/particle management principles, finite design solutions for controlling material flow
Source Patent Element
Electronic vapor device with heating and vaporization components
PTD Variation
Adapting device for environmental sensing and monitoring applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of repurposing electronic device architectures for alternative sensing functions
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857721, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed air quality monitoring system variations obvious, as the technical modifications represent predictable applications of known electronic device design principles, with no invention beyond the routine skill of practitioners in electronic sensing and environmental monitoring technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,721
TitleElectronic vapor provision device with absorbent element
Assignee(s)NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED