Adaptive Collar Technology: Multi-Industry Performance Boost

Publication ID: 24-11856930_0002_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Collar Technology: Multi-Industry Performance Boost,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856930_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856930_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. 11,856,930.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the limitations of conventional spinning reels, introducing a collar member with adjustable surface roughness for smooth motion. However, the potential of this technology extends beyond the fishing industry. This invention disclosure tackles the problem of limited industrial applicability by exploring new use cases that benefit from the adaptable collar member technology.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the application of the collar member technology, expanding its scope to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the original patent's core technology and adapting it to address specific challenges in various fields, thereby creating novel solutions with significant commercial potential.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the collar member's material, shape, and surface roughness adjustment mechanisms. Additionally, the control system could be integrated with AI, machine learning, or IoT technologies to further optimize performance and efficiency. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to emerging industrial needs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable collar member technology has far-reaching commercial potential, with applications in industries such as robotics, renewable energy, medical devices, precision agriculture, and high-speed transportation. The target market includes companies seeking to improve performance, reduce friction, and increase efficiency in their operations. This technology has the potential to disrupt existing markets and create new opportunities, driving growth and innovation across various sectors.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01K89/0111

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical engineering focusing on precision motion systems, particularly rotating and reciprocating mechanical components with emphasis on friction reduction and surface interaction technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in tribology, mechanical design, and materials science, capable of understanding surface engineering principles and applying them across diverse mechanical systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core innovation of the source patent's collar member - controlling surface roughness for improved motion - represents a generalizable mechanical principle applicable across multiple technological domains. The PTD's variations demonstrate predictable extensions of this fundamental concept by applying surface roughness modulation to different mechanical systems where smooth motion and friction reduction are critical performance parameters.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Collar member with tubular shape allowing reciprocating motion along an inner surface with controlled surface roughness

PTD Variation

Applying collar member concept to robotic arm systems with adjustable surface interaction characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of transferring surface engineering principles across mechanical domains, with predictable results of improved motion performance

Source Patent Element

Spool shaft reciprocation mechanism with friction-controlled interface

PTD Variation

Wind turbine blade interface using similar surface roughness adjustment for efficiency optimization

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of known solutions for reducing mechanical friction, representing a standard engineering design approach

Source Patent Element

Metal or resin collar member with controlled inner surface properties

PTD Variation

Medical device collar member with tissue-interaction optimization through surface roughness modulation

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of surface engineering principles to minimize mechanical interaction forces, representing a standard design optimization strategy

Source Patent Element

Pinion gear and spool shaft reciprocation mechanism

PTD Variation

High-speed transportation system incorporating adjustable friction interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Well-understood mechanical engineering approach of adapting friction control techniques across different mechanical systems

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856930's disclosure of a collar member with controllable surface roughness, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find obvious the extension of such surface engineering principles across diverse mechanical domains, rendering prima facie obvious any claims directed to friction-controlled mechanical interfaces in alternative technological contexts.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,930
Title	Collar member for spinning reel
Assignee(s)	SHIMANO INC.