Adaptive Collar Tech: Cross-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856930_0007_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Collar Tech: Cross-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856930_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856930_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. 11,856,930.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional spinning reels have limitations in their design and functionality, which can be overcome by applying the core technology to new industries. The original patent's collar member, designed for spinning reels, can be adapted to address specific challenges in various fields, such as monitoring water quality, optimizing energy consumption, and enhancing material handling.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the collar member technology, extending its functionality beyond spinning reels to address specific challenges in diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the collar member's potential for adaptation and its integration into new systems, enabling the generation of valuable data and insights.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifications to the collar member's shape, material, or size to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations could involve integrating additional sensors or components to enhance data collection and analysis. Furthermore, the invention could be applied to other industries, such as healthcare, agriculture, or aerospace, where the adaptive collar member technology could provide unique benefits.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive collar member technology has significant commercial potential across various industries, including water treatment, energy management, wind energy, robotics, and cycling. The target market includes companies seeking innovative solutions for data-driven insights, performance optimization, and process automation. The invention's versatility and adaptability make it an attractive solution for industries looking to leverage cutting-edge technology.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01K89/0111

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically rotating mechanical systems with precision components, focusing on spinning reel mechanisms and sensor-integrated mechanical interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in precision mechanical design, sensor integration, rotational mechanisms, and interdisciplinary system adaptation, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental transferability of the spinning reel's collar member and spool shaft mechanism as a versatile sensing and data generation platform. The source patent's core technical elements - a movable spool shaft, rotational pinion gear, and tubular collar member - provide a generic mechanical framework readily adaptable to multiple sensing and monitoring applications. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering extensions that leverage the inherent mechanical principles disclosed in the original spinning reel patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Tubular collar member with inner surface configured for spool shaft movement

PTD Variation

Adapting collar member to receive external sensors in water quality, wind turbine, and bicycle monitoring systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of integrating sensors into mechanical interfaces, with predictable results of enhanced data collection

Source Patent Element

Spool shaft configured to reciprocate in front-back direction

PTD Variation

Utilizing reciprocating motion for generating performance or consumption data in laundry and robotic systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of existing mechanical motion to generate measurable operational insights

Source Patent Element

Pinion gear rotating around spool shaft

PTD Variation

Leveraging rotational mechanics to generate data about system performance across different industrial contexts

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of known mechanical translation techniques for converting rotational motion into measurable data

Source Patent Element

Metal or resin construction of mechanical components

PTD Variation

Extending material selection principles to create adaptable sensing platforms across diverse environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Design choice based on known material engineering principles for creating robust mechanical interfaces

Source Patent Element

Reciprocating mechanical system with rotational components

PTD Variation

Translating spinning reel mechanism into generalized data generation platform for multiple industries

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious engineering adaptation using known mechanical transformation techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable engineering extensions of US Patent 11856930's core mechanical teachings, demonstrating no inventive step beyond the known capabilities of a skilled mechanical engineer in sensor integration and mechanical system adaptation.

Original Patent Information

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