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Versatile Sensor Mounting System for Multi-Industry Use

Publication ID: 24-11856919_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Versatile Sensor Mounting System for Multi-Industry Use,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856919_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856919_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. 11,856,919.

Background and Problem Solved

The original fish hook apparatus was limited to the fishing industry. However, the present invention addresses the need for a securing system that can be adapted to diverse industries, such as infrastructure monitoring, renewable energy, building construction, healthcare, and agriculture, where attaching sensors or devices is crucial. The new invention overcomes the limitations of the original patent by expanding its applicability to various domains.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces a novel application of the fish hook apparatus, extending its functionality beyond the fishing industry. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the core technology to be adapted to various domains, providing a universal securing system that can be used in multiple industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the adaptable securing system could include variations in the shape, material, or size of the weighted head member, or the type of sensor, device, or component being secured. Additionally, the system could be integrated with other technologies, such as IoT or AI, to enhance its functionality and applicability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable securing system has vast commercial potential, targeting industries such as infrastructure monitoring, renewable energy, building construction, healthcare, and agriculture. The system's versatility and customizability make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to attach sensors or devices to various structures or environments, enabling the collection of valuable data and insights.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K83/06
A A01 A01K91/04

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering and sensor attachment technologies, with expertise in precision securing mechanisms, particularly for sensors and monitoring devices across multiple domains including marine, structural, medical, and agricultural applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with knowledge of mechanical fastening techniques, sensor integration, and cross-domain technology adaptation, capable of recognizing transferable design principles across different technical contexts

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD demonstrates that the core fish hook apparatus design represents a universal securing mechanism with inherent adaptability. A PHOSITA would recognize that the weighted head member's structural characteristics enable versatile attachment across different environments and applications. The fundamental piercing and securing mechanism can be readily translated from fishing technology to sensor deployment in structural monitoring, medical devices, and environmental sensing with predictable and reproducible results.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Weighted head member with channel and apertures for securing soft bait
PTD Variation
Adapting the head member to secure sensors in structural health monitoring applications
Obviousness Reasoning
The geometrical configuration of the original fish hook apparatus provides a known and predictable method for attaching sensors, representing a simple substitution of functional elements with expected results
Source Patent Element
Corkscrew-type and hook-type fasteners for securing elements
PTD Variation
Applying similar fastening mechanisms to attach sensors in wind turbine blade and building envelope monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
The fastening techniques are transferable across domains, representing a known technique for securing components with minimal inventive complexity
Source Patent Element
Cone-shaped weighted head member made of lead
PTD Variation
Modifying material and shape for soil moisture sensor deployment and medical device attachment
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and geometric adaptation are routine design choices for a PHOSITA, representing predictable variations in a known securing system
Source Patent Element
Channel configuration allowing piercing and securing of soft bait
PTD Variation
Repurposing channel design for piercing and securing various sensors in different environmental contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental mechanical principle of the channel design enables straightforward adaptation to alternative sensor attachment scenarios
Source Patent Element
Fish hook apparatus designed for controlled bait movement
PTD Variation
Extending the apparatus concept to enable data transmission and monitoring across multiple domains
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor transmission capabilities represents an obvious enhancement using known communication technologies and the existing mechanical framework
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856919, the disclosed Published Technical Disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations in sensor attachment and monitoring systems would have been obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art at the time of invention. The fundamental mechanical principles of the original fish hook apparatus provide a readily adaptable framework for cross-domain sensor deployment, with predictable results achievable through routine design modifications and well-understood technological substitutions.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,919
TitleFish hook apparatus