Prior art — US Patent 10822165

To identify the most relevant prior art for US patent 10822165 and analyze its potential to anticipate claims under 35 U.S.C. § 102, I have examined the patent citations listed within the document.

The analysis below details each cited patent, including its full citation, publication/filing dates, a brief description, and an assessment of which claims of US10822165 it potentially anticipates, focusing on the strict requirements of 35 U.S.C. § 102. It is important to note that this analysis relies primarily on the abstracts and readily available descriptive information for the cited patents. A complete § 102 anticipation analysis would typically require a detailed review of the full text and drawings of each prior art reference.

Priority Date of US10822165: The priority date for US10822165 is 2016-09-20.

Prior Art Analysis

1. US20040069325A1

Full Citation: US20040069325A1, "Washing agents dispenser device for a dishwashing machine", by Daniele Cerruti.
Publication Date: 2004-04-15
Filing Date: 2001-03-02
Brief Description: This patent application describes a washing agent dispenser device for a dishwashing machine. It comprises a detergent container and a lid that moves between open and closed positions. An actuator, which includes an electric motor and a transmission gear, controls the movement of the lid.
Potential Anticipated Claim(s) under 35 U.S.C. § 102:
- This reference describes an electrically operated lid with a motor and transmission gear. While it broadly covers an automatically driven cover, it is specific to a dishwashing machine and a detergent container. It does not explicitly disclose the "waterproof induction container" context, the presence of a sensor for user movement, the specific "first and second side concealed compartments" for electrical components, a pivot shaft extending into these compartments, nor an "element arranged to initially push up said cover panel and partially offsetting a weight," as recited in claim 1 of US10822165. Therefore, based on its abstract, US20040069325A1 does not appear to anticipate Claim 1 of US10822165. It may be relevant for individual generic elements, such as "a cover panel pivotally mounted... [and] moved by a motor via a transmission unit," but not the specific combination of elements in Claim 1.

2. US7338635B2

Full Citation: US7338635B2, "Analyzing apparatus", by Nobuhiro Furuno, Tetsuo Hamada, Kazuhisa Ueno, Kiyoshi Terashima, Kiyoyuki Nakai, Junichi Haramoto, and Eiji Minami, assigned to Furuno Electric Company, Limited.
Publication Date: 2008-03-04
Filing Date: 2001-09-14
Brief Description: This patent describes an analyzing apparatus with a casing and a cover. The cover is operated by a hinge mechanism that includes a driving part and a link mechanism, allowing it to open and close. The casing of the apparatus is designed to include a waterproof structure.
Potential Anticipated Claim(s) under 35 U.S.C. § 102:
- This reference describes a cover, a driving mechanism, and a waterproof casing. However, it is for an "analyzing apparatus" and does not disclose the features of an "induction actuated container" (e.g., for refuse, with a sensor for user movement), the specific "first and second side concealed compartments," the pivot shaft arrangement where both ends extend into these compartments, the actuation unit concealed in one such compartment, or the "element arranged to initially push up... and partially offsetting a weight," as defined in claim 1 of US10822165. Thus, US7338635B2 does not appear to anticipate Claim 1 of US10822165 based on its abstract.

3. US7750591B2

Full Citation: US7750591B2, "Induction actuated container", by Xin Wang, assigned to Nine Stars Group (U.S.A) Inc.
Publication Date: 2010-07-06
Filing Date: 2006-10-07
Brief Description: This patent describes an induction actuated container comprising a container body and an induction actuated container cover. The cover includes a control housing, a cover unit, and an automatic driving arrangement. The automatic driving arrangement has a sensor unit and an actuation unit that uses an electric motor to automatically open and close the cover unit. The actuation unit is mounted in a waterproof manner to prevent contamination by moisture or trash residuals.
Potential Anticipated Claim(s) under 35 U.S.C. § 102:
- This is the most relevant prior art, as it shares many elements with Claim 1 of US10822165, including an "induction actuated container" with a "container body," "induction actuated container cover," "control housing," "cover unit," "automatic driving arrangement," "sensor unit," "actuation unit" (with an electric motor), and the actuation unit being "mounted in a waterproof manner."
- However, Claim 1 of US10822165 includes several specific structural and functional features that are not explicitly detailed in the abstract of US7750591B2:
  - The control housing having "first and second side concealed compartments formed at a rear portion."
  - The pivot shaft having "first and second end portions extended into said first and second side concealed compartments respectively."
  - The actuation unit being specifically "concealed in said first side concealed compartment of said control housing in a waterproof manner."
  - "an element arranged to initially push up said cover panel simultaneously when said cover panel is started to move from said closed position and partially offsetting a weight of said cover panel when said cover panel is started to move from said opened position."
- Given these distinguishing features, US7750591B2, based on its abstract, does not appear to fully anticipate Claim 1 of US10822165 under 35 U.S.C. § 102. It provides a strong basis for obviousness arguments due to the shared core concept but lacks direct disclosure of these specific structural and functional limitations.

4. US8678219B1

Full Citation: US8678219B1, "Lid operation arrangement for container", by Xin Wang, assigned to Nine Stars Group (U.S.A) Inc.
Publication Date: 2014-03-25
Filing Date: 2012-12-13
Brief Description: This patent describes a lid operation arrangement for a container, comprising a lid, an electric motor, and a connecting member. The electric motor drives the lid to open and close via the connecting member. The electric motor is waterproofed by being sealed in a waterproof box.
Potential Anticipated Claim(s) under 35 U.S.C. § 102:
- This reference details a container lid operated by an electric motor that is waterproofed. However, it lacks the "induction actuated" aspect (sensor-based), the specific "first and second side concealed compartments," the pivot shaft arrangement with end portions extending into these compartments, and the "element arranged to initially push up... and partially offsetting a weight," as required by claim 1 of US10822165. Thus, US8678219B1 does not appear to anticipate Claim 1 of US10822165 based on its abstract.

5. US9856080B2

Full Citation: US9856080B2, "Containers with multiple sensors", by Xin Wang, Jiangqun Chen, and Guoxiang Deng, assigned to Simplehuman, Llc.
Publication Date: 2018-01-02
Filing Date: 2014-03-14
Brief Description: This patent describes containers (e.g., trash cans) with an automatically opening and closing lid. The containers incorporate multiple sensors to detect user presence or objects, and an actuator (e.g., a motor) to operate the lid. The focus is on various sensor types and their arrangements for improved functionality.
Potential Anticipated Claim(s) under 35 U.S.C. § 102:
- This patent is highly relevant for the "sensor unit" and "automatic driving arrangement" aspects of US10822165, specifically disclosing multiple sensors and an actuator for automatic lid operation in trash cans.
- However, it does not explicitly disclose the specific "waterproof" concealment of the actuation unit within "first and second side concealed compartments," the pivot shaft arrangement with dual end portions extending into these compartments, or the "element arranged to initially push up... and partially offsetting a weight," as defined in claim 1 of US10822165. Therefore, US9856080B2 does not appear to anticipate Claim 1 of US10822165 based on its abstract. It would, however, be highly relevant to claims involving sensor technology.

6. US9751692B2

Full Citation: US9751692B2, "Dual sensing receptacles", by Xin Wang, Jiangqun Chen, and Guoxiang Deng, assigned to Simplehuman, Llc.
Publication Date: 2017-09-05
Filing Date: 2014-03-14
Brief Description: This patent describes receptacles (e.g., trash cans) featuring an automatically opening and closing lid driven by an actuator. It highlights the use of multiple sensors, such as motion sensors and touch sensors, to control the lid's movement.
Potential Anticipated Claim(s) under 35 U.S.C. § 102:
- Similar to US9856080B2, this reference is relevant for the "sensor unit" and automatic lid operation with an actuator. It emphasizes "dual sensing" for lid control.
- However, it does not explicitly describe the specific "waterproof" concealment of the actuation unit within "first and second side concealed compartments," the pivot shaft arrangement with dual end portions extending into these compartments, or the "element arranged to initially push up... and partially offsetting a weight," as required by claim 1 of US10822165. Therefore, US9751692B2 does not appear to anticipate Claim 1 of US10822165 based on its abstract. It would be highly relevant to claims concerning sensor technologies and lid actuation.

Summary of Anticipation under 35 U.S.C. § 102:

Based on the abstracts and readily available descriptions, none of the cited prior art patents appear to directly anticipate the entirety of Claim 1 of US10822165 under 35 U.S.C. § 102. The key distinguishing features of Claim 1 of US10822165, which are not explicitly and fully disclosed in any single cited abstract, include:

The specific structural arrangement of "first and second side concealed compartments formed at a rear portion of said control housing."
The pivot shaft having "first and second end portions extended into said first and second side concealed compartments respectively."
The actuation unit being specifically "concealed in said first side concealed compartment of said control housing in a waterproof manner."
The inclusion of "an element arranged to initially push up said cover panel simultaneously when said cover panel is started to move from said closed position and partially offsetting a weight of said cover panel when said cover panel is started to move from said opened position."

While US7750591B2 is the most closely related, covering the broad concept of a waterproof induction actuated container, it lacks the explicit detailed structural and functional elements of Claim 1. The other cited patents address aspects like electrically operated lids, waterproofing for motors, or multi-sensor systems, but do not combine all elements of Claim 1 in a single disclosure. These references would likely be highly relevant for arguments of obviousness under 35 U.S.C. § 103, particularly when considered in combination.