Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Swimming Pool Water Quality Monitoring System

Publication ID: 24-11857734_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Swimming Pool Water Quality Monitoring System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857734_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857734_0002_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. 11,857,734.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system for monitoring and controlling water quality in swimming pools, leveraging the core technology of the original catheter system clamp to detect and respond to water quality issues.

Background and Problem Solved

The original catheter system clamp was designed for infusion therapies, but its onboard computing system and sensor capabilities can be repurposed to address the problem of maintaining optimal water quality in swimming pools. Current water quality monitoring systems are often cumbersome, inaccurate, or require frequent manual testing. This new concept solves these problems by providing a real-time, automated, and accurate monitoring system for swimming pool water quality.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Swimming Pool Water Quality Monitoring System comprises a catheter assembly adapted for insertion into the water circulation system of the swimming pool, and a clamp for a fluid tube of the catheter assembly. The clamp features an onboard computing system with a processor and data storage, including modules for water quality monitoring, algae detection, chemical level monitoring, and contamination detection. The system can automatically adjust chemical dosing, provide alerts and notifications, and integrate with electronic health records or pool management systems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the novel application of the catheter system clamp to swimming pool water quality monitoring, which is non-obvious compared to the original patent's focus on infusion therapies. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the clamp's onboard computing system and sensor capabilities to detect and respond to water quality issues in a swimming pool environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include variations in the catheter assembly design, different types of sensors or modules, or integration with other pool management systems. The system could also be adapted for use in other water-based applications, such as aquariums or industrial water treatment systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Swimming Pool Water Quality Monitoring System has significant commercial potential in the swimming pool industry, which is projected to grow to $15.6 billion by 2025. The system's automated and accurate monitoring capabilities could appeal to pool owners, operators, and maintenance professionals seeking to improve water quality, reduce chemical usage, and enhance user experience.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M25/00
A A61 A61M5/14
A A61 A61M39/28
G G16 G16H10/60
A A61 A61M2005/1403
A A61 A61M2025/0019
A A61 A61M2205/18
A A61 A61M2205/3327
A A61 A61M2205/3334
A A61 A61M2205/3584
A A61 A61M2205/581
A A61 A61M2205/582
A A61 A61M2205/583
A A61 A61M2205/587

Field of Art

Medical device systems and monitoring technologies, with expertise in sensor-based control systems, fluid management, and embedded computing for diagnostic and monitoring applications across medical and environmental domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degrees, proficient in embedded systems design, sensor integration, data processing algorithms, and cross-domain technology adaptation, with knowledge of medical device regulations and system control methodologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental similarity between the catheter system's sensor-based monitoring and control architecture and the proposed swimming pool monitoring system. The core technological elements - an embedded computing system with modular sensor capabilities, data processing, and alert mechanisms - are directly transferable between medical and environmental monitoring contexts. The technical adaptations represent predictable variations that leverage existing sensor and computing technologies to solve analogous monitoring challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Clamp with onboard computing system including processor and data storage with flush module
PTD Variation
Replacing flush module with water quality monitoring modules for detecting algae, chemical levels, and contamination
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of substituting domain-specific monitoring modules in a standardized sensor platform, representing a predictable design variation with expected technical results
Source Patent Element
Alert generation capabilities including network transmission, sound/visual/tactile alerts
PTD Variation
Adapting alert mechanisms to pool management systems and electronic monitoring platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing alert technologies to a new monitoring domain, using standard communication and notification protocols
Source Patent Element
Electronic health record integration for tracking medical device status
PTD Variation
Integrating with pool management systems to log and track water quality measurements and system events
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious application of existing data logging and integration techniques to a different technical domain with similar system architecture requirements
Source Patent Element
Sensor-based detection of clamp state and timing mechanisms
PTD Variation
Implementing similar sensor detection for water circulation system state, chemical levels, and contamination events
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward adaptation of existing sensor state detection and timing control methodologies to environmental monitoring context
Source Patent Element
Catheter assembly with fluid tube and integrated computing system
PTD Variation
Redesigning catheter assembly as a probe for water circulation systems with equivalent sensor integration capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design modification representing a known technique of repurposing sensor probe architectures across different monitoring applications
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857734's disclosure of a sensor-enabled clamp system with embedded computing capabilities, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the swimming pool monitoring system variations obvious and non-inventive. The technical adaptations represent predictable extensions of existing sensor, computing, and monitoring technologies, rendering potential claims in this domain obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,734
TitleCatheter system clamp, systems, and methods
Assignee(s)Becton, Dickinson and Company