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Advanced Motorized Drive Assembly for Industrial Applications

Publication ID: 24-11856931_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Motorized Drive Assembly for Industrial Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856931_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856931_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. 11,856,931.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a battery powered electric reel for sport fishing, which has limitations in its application to other industries. The present invention addresses the need for efficient, precise, and controlled motorized drive assemblies in industrial, medical, and prosthetic devices, where the original patent's design may not be directly applicable.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the battery powered motorized drive assembly in industrial, medical, and prosthetic devices, which were not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the potential of the core technology to be adapted to these new fields, and the development of specific embodiments and variations to address the unique challenges and requirements of each industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention include the use of different types of motors, battery packs, and control systems, as well as variations in the design and configuration of the motorized drive assembly to suit specific industry requirements. For example, in industrial settings, the motorized drive assembly could be integrated with sensors and automation systems to optimize conveyor belt operation. In medical devices, the motorized drive assembly could be designed for precise control and sterilization.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including industrial automation, medical devices, and prosthetics. The market for these applications is substantial, with growing demand for efficient, precise, and controlled motorized drive assemblies. The invention could be licensed or sold to companies operating in these industries, or used to develop new products and services.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K89/017

Field of Art

Electromechanical systems with motorized drive assemblies, specifically focusing on battery-powered precision motion control across industrial, medical, and assistive technology domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, familiar with motor control technologies, battery power systems, and cross-domain adaptation of drive mechanisms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental transferability of the source patent's battery-powered motorized drive assembly across different technical domains. The core technological elements - rechargeable battery pack, precise motor control, and modular drive assembly - represent a generalized solution applicable to multiple contexts. The variations disclosed in the PTD represent predictable engineering adaptations that leverage the fundamental design principles established in the original fishing reel patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Electric motor with output shaft configured for powered rotation
PTD Variation
Adapting motor for conveyor belt and robotic arm drive systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known motor control principles to alternative mechanical transport systems with similar rotational power requirements
Source Patent Element
Battery pack with rechargeable batteries supplying power to drive assembly
PTD Variation
Using battery pack to power medical device and prosthetic movement mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying portable power sources to precision motion control across different technological domains
Source Patent Element
Electric contacts for power transmission between battery and main body
PTD Variation
Implementing modular power connection systems in industrial and medical device contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design extension using standard electrical engineering principles for power interface standardization
Source Patent Element
Motorized drive assembly affixed to primary mechanical structure
PTD Variation
Integrating drive assembly with sensors and automation systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering solution combining known motor control technologies with sensor-based feedback mechanisms
Source Patent Element
Powered rotation mechanism for line management
PTD Variation
Precise movement control for prosthetic and medical device applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical technological progression applying established motor control principles to high-precision motion requirements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856931's disclosure of a battery-powered motorized drive assembly, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological adaptations anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,931
TitleBattery powered electric reel
Assignee(s)Pure Fishing, Inc.