Adaptable Cleansing Technology for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857746_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Cleansing Technology for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857746_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857746_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. 11,857,746.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original wound cleansing apparatus to develop novel applications in water purification, soil decontamination, industrial equipment cleaning, air treatment, and medical instrument sterilization.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for effective wound cleansing, but its limitations in terms of adaptability and scope hindered its application to other fields. This inventive concept bridges that gap by repurposing the core technology to tackle diverse environmental and industrial challenges.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptable cleansing technology comprises a conformable membrane or wound dressing-like apparatus, a moving device for circulating fluids, and a cleansing means for selectively removing pollutants or contaminants. This modular design enables the technology to be tailored to various industries and applications, as demonstrated by the newly generated claims. For instance, the system for purifying contaminated water utilizes a conformable membrane to filter out deleterious materials, while the method for decontaminating soil employs a moving device to circulate a fluid through the cleansing means.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the original wound cleansing technology to be adapted and applied to entirely new industries and use cases, thereby expanding its scope and impact. The new claims introduce novel combinations of components and operations that are not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the adaptable cleansing technology could include varying membrane materials, moving device designs, or cleansing means configurations to suit specific industry requirements. Additionally, the technology could be integrated with sensors, automation systems, or data analytics platforms to enhance its performance and efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This inventive concept has far-reaching commercial potential across multiple industries, including water treatment, environmental remediation, industrial maintenance, air quality management, and medical device sterilization. The adaptable cleansing technology can help companies reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance their environmental sustainability, thereby creating a significant market opportunity.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M3/0229
A A61 A61F13/00068
A A61 A61F13/0206
A A61 A61F13/0213
A A61 A61F13/0216
A A61 A61F13/0259
A A61 A61M1/77
A A61 A61M1/81
A A61 A61M1/82
A A61 A61M1/85
A A61 A61M1/915
A A61 A61M1/92
A A61 A61M1/962
A A61 A61M1/985
A A61 A61M3/022
A A61 A61M3/0216
A A61 A61M35/30
A A61 A61F2013/00357
A A61 A61M1/75
A A61 A61M1/772
A A61 A61M1/916
A A61 A61M27/00
A A61 A61M2205/075
A A61 A61M2205/106
A A61 A61M2205/7518
A A61 A61M2205/8206
Y Y10 Y10T29/49826

Field of Art

Medical device technology, specifically wound treatment and fluid management systems, with expertise in membrane design, fluid circulation, and adaptive filtration technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, understanding of fluid dynamics, membrane technologies, and cross-domain application of medical device principles

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize the fundamental principles of the wound cleansing apparatus as universally applicable across multiple domains involving selective fluid filtration and contamination removal. The core technological concept of a conformable membrane with selective filtering capabilities can be readily translated to other industrial and environmental contexts. The modular design of the original wound dressing system inherently suggests adaptability to diverse fluid management challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Wound dressing with backing layer, wound contact layer, and absorbent material for selective fluid management
PTD Variation
Applying the same layered membrane structure to water purification and air treatment systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting medical device principles to related filtration technologies, with predictable results in fluid separation and contaminant removal
Source Patent Element
Negative pressure mechanism for fluid circulation in wound treatment
PTD Variation
Using similar pressure-driven circulation for soil decontamination and industrial equipment cleaning
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of fluid movement principles across different technical domains, representing a standard engineering design approach
Source Patent Element
Selective removal of deleterious materials while retaining beneficial components
PTD Variation
Applying selective filtration concept to water, air, and soil treatment processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite identified solution for contamination management, representing an obvious technical adaptation with clear functional equivalence
Source Patent Element
Wound dressing configured with vent for excess fluid management
PTD Variation
Integrating similar venting mechanisms in industrial and environmental cleansing systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of pressure equalization and fluid management, easily transferable across technical domains
Source Patent Element
Adhesive layer for attaching wound dressing to skin
PTD Variation
Developing conformable membranes with adaptable attachment mechanisms for different surfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design variation representing standard engineering problem-solving approach to surface interaction
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857746's fundamental teachings of selective fluid management through a layered membrane system, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of known medical device technologies. A person having ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize the transferability of wound cleansing apparatus principles to diverse industrial and environmental applications, rendering subsequent claims involving such adaptations prima facie obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,746
TitleWound cleansing apparatus in-situ
Assignee(s)Smith & Nephew PLC