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Multi-Industry Device Attachment System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856919_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Device Attachment System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856919_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856919_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. 11,856,919.

Background and Problem Solved

The original fish hook apparatus, designed for fishing, has limitations in its application to other industries. This new invention addresses the need for a reliable and secure system to attach medical implants and industrial sensors, leveraging the core technology of the fish hook apparatus.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its application of the fish hook apparatus technology to entirely new industries, including medical implants and industrial sensors. The inventive step is the adaptation of the original design to accommodate these new use cases, providing a secure and reliable attachment system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include variations in the weighted head member's material, shape, and size, as well as different types of securing elements. Additionally, the system could be integrated with other devices or technologies to enhance its functionality.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The multi-industry securing system has significant commercial potential in the medical and industrial sectors, offering a reliable and efficient solution for device attachment. The target market includes medical device manufacturers, industrial sensor providers, and other industries that require secure device attachment.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K83/06
A A01 A01K91/04

Field of Art

Fishing equipment and attachment technologies, specifically focused on hook apparatus design and securing mechanisms for various objects

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in mechanical design, materials engineering, and attachment technologies, capable of adapting existing designs to novel applications with predictable modifications

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental design principles of the source patent's fish hook apparatus as readily adaptable to alternative domains like medical and industrial applications. The core technical elements - a weighted head member with a channel and securing mechanism - represent a transferable structural concept that can be modified with predictable results across different technical fields. The PTD's variations demonstrate a straightforward translation of the original fish hook apparatus design principles to new use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Weighted head member with a defined channel passing through from top to bottom
PTD Variation
Repurposing the channel design for medical implant or sensor attachment
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize the channel's fundamental utility as a universal attachment mechanism that can be easily adapted to different objects with predictable structural modifications
Source Patent Element
Securing elements like corkscrew-type or hook-type fasteners
PTD Variation
Applying these fastener types to medical or industrial attachment scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Fastener technologies are inherently transferable across domains, and a skilled practitioner would find it obvious to apply existing attachment mechanisms to new contexts
Source Patent Element
Cone-shaped weighted head member made of lead
PTD Variation
Modifying material composition for biocompatibility or specific industrial requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection is a routine design choice for a PHOSITA, who would understand how to adapt material properties to meet specific environmental or functional constraints
Source Patent Element
Fish hook apparatus designed for controllable bait action
PTD Variation
Translating the precision attachment mechanism to precise positioning of medical implants or sensors
Obviousness Reasoning
The underlying mechanical principles of precise positioning and secure attachment are consistent across different technical domains
Source Patent Element
Structural configuration allowing object passage through a defined channel
PTD Variation
Extending the channel design to accommodate different object sizes and shapes in medical and industrial contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize the design's inherent flexibility and understand how to scale or modify the channel geometry for different application requirements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856919, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in medical implant and industrial sensor attachment technologies would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The fundamental structural principles of the original fish hook apparatus, including its weighted head member, channel design, and securing mechanisms, represent a predictable and transferable technological concept that can be readily adapted to alternative domains with routine engineering modifications.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,919
TitleFish hook apparatus