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Multi-Industry Electric Reel Tech: Innovative Adaptive Solutions

Publication ID: 24-11856931_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Electric Reel Tech: Innovative Adaptive Solutions,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856931_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856931_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. 11,856,931.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a battery-powered electric reel for sport fishing, but its limitations were confined to a specific industry. This invention breaks those boundaries by applying the core technology to various fields, solving problems such as inefficient crop monitoring, inaccurate inventory tracking, and limited underwater exploration capabilities.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in its ability to adapt the core technology of battery-powered electric reels to diverse industries, solving unique problems and creating new opportunities. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to be applied beyond sport fishing, combined with the specific implementations and configurations disclosed in the new claims.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include adapting the technology for use in search and rescue operations, environmental monitoring, or medical device applications. Variations could involve different power sources, motor configurations, or communication protocols.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, logistics, marine exploration, home security, and entertainment. The market for these applications is vast, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and product development.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K89/017

Field of Art

Electromechanical systems with motorized components, specifically battery-powered mobile platforms and control systems across multiple technical domains including transportation, agriculture, security, and industrial automation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electric motor design, battery power systems, embedded control technologies, and cross-domain system integration with knowledge of modular electromechanical architectures

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental modularity of the battery-powered electric motor system disclosed in the source patent, understanding that its core technological principles can be readily adapted across diverse application domains by substituting specific functional components while maintaining the fundamental power and drive architecture. The source patent's core innovations of battery-powered motorized movement and electrical power transmission represent a generalizable technological framework applicable beyond fishing reels. A skilled practitioner would view the PTD's variations as predictable engineering extensions that leverage known modular design principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Battery pack with rechargeable batteries supplying power to a motorized drive assembly
PTD Variation
Battery-powered electric motor used in crop monitoring vehicle and underwater autonomous vehicle
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known battery power transmission techniques to alternative mobile platforms with similar power requirements
Source Patent Element
Electric motor with output shaft configured for powered rotation
PTD Variation
Motorized tracking units for warehouse inventory management and theme park special effects systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting standard electric motor configurations to create controlled rotational movement in different mechanical contexts
Source Patent Element
Power input and output adaptors for electrical connectivity
PTD Variation
Wireless communication modules for transmitting data from security cameras and crop monitoring systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of electrical connectivity principles to include wireless data transmission as a predictable technological evolution
Source Patent Element
Main body with rotatably mounted components
PTD Variation
Modular vehicle and system designs with interchangeable sensor and control modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering practice of creating adaptable mechanical platforms with standardized mounting interfaces
Source Patent Element
Electrically driven mechanical system with integrated control mechanisms
PTD Variation
Autonomous systems with motion detection and centralized control logic
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable implementation of embedded control technologies using known sensor integration and computational techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856931's disclosure of a battery-powered electric reel system, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technological variations presented in this publication to be obvious extensions of the prior art, demonstrating that the claimed innovations represent predictable engineering adaptations rather than non-obvious technological breakthroughs. The modular power transmission and motor control principles disclosed in the source patent provide a clear technological framework enabling a skilled practitioner to readily implement similar systems across multiple technical domains through routine design modifications.

Original Patent Information

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