Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Intelligent Electronic Vapor Provision System

Publication ID: 24-11857721_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Electronic Vapor Provision System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857721_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857721_0008_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

The present disclosure relates to an intelligent electronic vapor provision system that integrates AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and personalized vapor provision experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the issue of liquid leakage in electronic vapor provision devices. However, the existing solutions lack the ability to monitor and control device usage, optimize vapor quality, and provide personalized experiences. The new inventive concept solves these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to create a more sophisticated and user-centric system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The intelligent electronic vapor provision system comprises a blockchain-based ledger for tracking usage patterns, a machine learning algorithm for predicting user preferences, an IoT-enabled sensor for monitoring environmental conditions, and an AI-powered recommendation engine for suggesting customized flavor profiles. The system also includes a wearable device for tracking user biometrics and providing personalized feedback and recommendations. Additionally, the system incorporates a sensor for detecting anomalies in device performance and triggering a blockchain-based alert system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a novel combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and personalized vapor provision experience. The integration of these distinct technologies provides an unprecedented level of sophistication and user-centricity, distinguishing it from the original patent and existing solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating additional sensors for monitoring user behavior, incorporating natural language processing for voice-controlled interactions, or using advanced materials for improved device durability. Variations could also include adapting the system for use in different industries, such as healthcare or wellness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent electronic vapor provision system has significant commercial potential in the vaping and e-cigarette industries, as well as in adjacent markets such as healthcare and wellness. The system's ability to provide personalized experiences and optimize vapor quality could lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty, while its advanced safety features could reduce liability and improve regulatory compliance.

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, including e-cigarettes, vaporization systems, and associated control technologies, with expertise in electronic components, sensor integration, and liquid delivery mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degrees in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, experienced in electronic device design, sensor technologies, and fluid dynamics related to vaporization systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing vapor provision device architectures represents a predictable evolution of electronic device design. The core functional elements of vapor delivery remain consistent with the source patent, while the proposed technological enhancements represent standard approaches to improving device intelligence and user experience. The modifications represent incremental technological improvements using known techniques and readily available computational technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Electronic vapor provision device with reservoir and atomization mechanism
PTD Variation
Adding IoT-enabled sensors for environmental monitoring and performance tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors into electronic devices is a well-established design practice, and monitoring environmental conditions represents a predictable enhancement to existing vapor provision technologies
Source Patent Element
Electronic device with electrical power supply and liquid delivery system
PTD Variation
Implementing blockchain-based usage tracking and machine learning preference prediction
Obviousness Reasoning
Digital tracking and personalization technologies are standard approaches to enhancing user experience in electronic devices, representing an obvious combination of known techniques
Source Patent Element
Vapor provision system with liquid reservoir and heating element
PTD Variation
Incorporating AI-powered recommendation engine for flavor profile customization
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalization through machine learning algorithms is a standard design approach in modern electronic devices, representing a predictable technological evolution
Source Patent Element
Electronic vapor provision device with performance monitoring capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding anomaly detection sensor with automated blockchain-based alert system
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing automated monitoring and alert systems is a standard approach to improving device safety and performance, using well-known technological integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Electronic vapor provision device with electrical components
PTD Variation
Integrating wearable device for biometric tracking and personalized feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Cross-device integration and biometric monitoring represent standard design approaches in modern connected electronic systems, offering predictable technological enhancements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857721 and the technological context of electronic vapor provision devices, the proposed variations represent obvious extensions of existing technologies through standard engineering design practices. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed technological combinations predictable and achievable through routine engineering techniques, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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