Multi-Industry Environmental Monitoring System Using Golf Ball Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857847_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Environmental Monitoring System Using Golf Ball Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857847_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857847_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. 11,857,847.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of golf ball overlap markings to develop innovative solutions for monitoring environmental pollutants, tracking marine life migration patterns, and detecting underground water sources across various industries.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's golf ball overlap markings were limited to the golf industry. However, the same technology can be applied to address pressing environmental issues, such as pollution monitoring and wildlife conservation, where accurate and reliable data collection is crucial. The inventive concept solves the problem of limited data collection methods in these industries.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system of sensor-equipped golf balls with overlap markings that can be deployed in various environments to collect data on environmental pollutants, marine life migration patterns, and underground water sources. The overlap markings can be designed to change color, reflect light, or react to specific substances, enabling the golf balls to serve as versatile monitoring tools. The system can be integrated with IoT technology and data analytics platforms to provide real-time insights and actionable information.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of golf ball overlap markings to entirely new industries, such as environmental monitoring and wildlife conservation. The inventive step is the recognition that the same technology can be repurposed to address distinct problems in these industries, providing a unique solution that combines the benefits of golf ball technology with the needs of these industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors, modifying the overlap markings to respond to specific environmental factors, or integrating the system with existing monitoring infrastructure. Variations could also involve using the golf ball technology for other applications, such as monitoring air quality or tracking weather patterns.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as environmental monitoring, wildlife conservation, and natural resource management. The system could be marketed as a cost-effective, reliable, and innovative solution for data collection and analysis, with potential clients including government agencies, research institutions, and private companies operating in these industries.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B45/02
A A63 A63B37/0022
B B41 B41M1/40

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,847
TitleGolf ball having overlap markings
Assignee(s)Acushnet Company