Advanced Fish Support Photographic Rack System

Publication ID: 24-11856932_0004_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Fish Support Photographic Rack System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856932_0004_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856932_0004_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. 11,856,932.

Background and Problem Solved

Recreational fishing, also known as sport fishing, is a popular activity where anglers often desire to capture memories of their catch alongside themselves or others. The original patent, 'Adjustable fish-supporting photographic rack assembly,' addressed this need by providing a temporary hanging structure for fish during picture taking. However, the original design had limitations in terms of adaptability to diverse environments and security requirements. The present invention builds upon the original concept by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions to cater to specific markets and operational environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in its ability to adapt the original adjustable fish-supporting photographic rack assembly to diverse, niche environments and markets. The inventive step is the integration of specialized features and materials to address the unique challenges of each environment, such as tamper-evident locking mechanisms, weather-resistant materials, buoyancy compensation, and pressure compensation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in materials, shapes, and sizes of the fish-supporting hooks, as well as modifications to the locking mechanism, stabilizing system, and camera housing to accommodate different environments and applications. Additionally, the invention could be implemented with alternative power sources, such as solar panels or batteries, to increase portability and autonomy.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including recreational fishing, disaster relief, environmental monitoring, and underwater exploration. The specialized fish-supporting photographic rack assemblies can cater to the specific needs of these industries, providing a competitive edge in terms of adaptability, security, and performance.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01K97/00
A	A47	A47F5/13
A	A47	A47F7/0071
G	G03	G03B15/00

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Fishing equipment design, photographic support systems, and specialized mounting structures for capturing images of fish in various environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or product designer with expertise in outdoor equipment design, familiar with modular framework systems, materials engineering, and adaptable mounting solutions for photography and scientific documentation

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's fundamental fish-supporting photographic rack assembly provides a versatile framework that can be readily adapted to different environmental conditions through predictable modifications of materials, structural elements, and supplementary features. The core mechanical design of the adjustable rack serves as a foundational platform that can be systematically modified to address specific use cases without requiring inventive complexity. These variations represent standard engineering problem-solving techniques applied to a known technical solution.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Tubular framework body with spaced-apart fish-supporting hooks

PTD Variation

Implementing tamper-evident locking mechanisms for high-security environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding security features to existing mechanical frameworks is a predictable design modification that addresses specific use case requirements using known mechanical locking techniques

Source Patent Element

Adjustable rack assembly with modular framework

PTD Variation

Weather-resistant materials and stabilization systems for extreme environmental conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Material selection and environmental adaptation are standard engineering design choices that a skilled practitioner would recognize as routine problem-solving within equipment design

Source Patent Element

Tubular framework with multiple hook attachment points

PTD Variation

Buoyancy-compensated and pressure-adjusted configurations for underwater and high-altitude environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Compensating for environmental variables through structural and material modifications represents a predictable engineering solution using known techniques in materials science and mechanical design

Source Patent Element

Photographic support framework with horizontal and vertical members

PTD Variation

Integrating portable, collapsible design for disaster relief and mobile applications

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying existing framework designs for improved portability and versatility is a standard design optimization approach that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner

Source Patent Element

Fish-supporting rack with camera mounting capabilities

PTD Variation

Incorporating remote imaging technologies like underwater vehicle integration

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding imaging capabilities through technological integration represents a predictable evolution of the original photographic support concept using known technological approaches

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856932, the variations disclosed herein represent obvious extensions of the original fish-supporting photographic rack assembly, demonstrating that a person having ordinary skill in the art could readily implement these modifications using standard engineering techniques without requiring inventive complexity. The systematic adaptation of the fundamental framework to diverse environmental conditions and use cases constitutes prima facie obviousness under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,932
Title	Adjustable fish-supporting photographic rack assembly