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Advanced Battery Electric Fishing Reel Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856931_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Battery Electric Fishing Reel Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856931_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856931_0009_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 battery powered electric reel invention, while effective for general sport fishing, lacks the necessary features and adaptations for specialized fishing operations that require enhanced security, ruggedness, and performance in extreme conditions. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel designs and technologies that cater to specific niche markets.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features and adaptations that distinguish the specialized battery powered electric reels from the original invention. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the need for specialized designs and technologies for niche fishing markets and the implementation of these features in a battery powered electric reel.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include reels with modular components for easy customization, reels with integrated sensors for real-time environmental monitoring, or reels with advanced materials for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized battery powered electric reels have significant commercial potential in various niche markets, including high-security fishing operations, disaster relief efforts, extreme weather fishing, underwater fishing, and high-altitude fishing. The target industries include fishing gear manufacturers, disaster relief organizations, and specialized fishing tour operators.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K89/017

Field of Art

Fishing equipment design, specifically motorized electric fishing reels with power management and specialized environmental adaptations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, electrical systems, and marine equipment, familiar with fishing technology, battery systems, and environmental engineering principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core battery-powered electric reel technology. The PTD's claims demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving by adapting the base reel design to specific environmental and operational contexts. These modifications represent routine design optimization using known techniques in power management, environmental protection, and specialized sensing technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Battery pack with rechargeable batteries and electric contacts for power transmission
PTD Variation
Temperature-controlled battery pack for extreme weather performance
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify battery thermal management as a known technique for optimizing battery performance in challenging environments, using standard thermal insulation and heating/cooling techniques
Source Patent Element
Motorized drive assembly with electric motor
PTD Variation
Integrated sonar system for underwater fishing operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor technologies to motorized equipment represents a predictable design choice, with well-established techniques for integrating electronic sensing systems into mechanical platforms
Source Patent Element
Power transmission between battery pack and main body
PTD Variation
Enhanced encryption and secure data transmission capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing digital security protocols in electronic systems is a standard engineering approach to protecting device functionality, representing a known solution to potential unauthorized access
Source Patent Element
Electric motor with power adaptor system
PTD Variation
High-altitude optimized battery pack with air-pressure sensing
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting power systems for environmental variations is a routine engineering task, using known techniques for compensating electronic performance across different operational conditions
Source Patent Element
Fishing reel with motorized drive assembly
PTD Variation
Waterproof and shock-resistant design for disaster relief operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing equipment durability through standard ruggedization techniques represents a predictable design optimization for specialized use cases
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856931's disclosure of a battery-powered electric fishing reel, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of the prior art through routine engineering adaptations. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed specialized reel configurations predictable and non-inventive when viewed in light of the existing technological foundation established by the source patent.

Original Patent Information

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