Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Multi-Function Fishing Tool Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856933_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Multi-Function Fishing Tool Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856933_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856933_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. 11,856,933.

Background and Problem Solved

The original multi-function fishing tool, while versatile, had limitations in its ability to adapt to unique operational environments. The new invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized variations of the tool tailored to specific, narrow markets or extreme conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original multi-function fishing tool to specific, narrow markets or extreme conditions, providing a range of specialized solutions that are non-obvious and unanticipated by the original patent. The inventive step is the integration of unique features and materials to address the specific challenges of each environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include tools with adjustable blade angles, interchangeable blade modules, or integrated sensors for monitoring environmental conditions. Variations could also include tools designed for specific types of fishing, such as fly fishing or deep-sea fishing.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new invention has significant commercial potential in industries such as emergency response, high-security operations, disaster relief, and specialized fishing equipment. Target markets include government agencies, private security firms, disaster relief organizations, and specialized fishing gear manufacturers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K9/00
B B25 B25F1/00
B B26 B26B17/00

Field of Art

Fishing tools and multi-functional hand tools, specifically focusing on cutting, nipping, and line management devices for marine and outdoor environments, requiring mechanical engineering and tool design expertise

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with mechanical engineering background, experience in tool design, understanding of material properties, and knowledge of fishing equipment adaptations for various environmental conditions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's multi-functional fishing tool provides a fundamental design that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by applying known material science and engineering techniques. The core mechanical principles of the original tool's blade configuration and multi-functional design can be systematically modified to address specific operational challenges. These variations represent predictable extensions of the existing technological framework rather than truly innovative departures.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Integrated cutting and nipping blades within a single main body
PTD Variation
Thermally-insulated main body with anti-icing blade properties for cold weather operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying known thermal engineering techniques to modify material composition is a standard design approach for adapting tools to extreme environments, representing a predictable solution within ordinary skill
Source Patent Element
Flexible head section with interchangeable jaw configurations
PTD Variation
Blade with adjustable angles and interchangeable modules for specialized fishing contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular tool design and blade angle adjustment are well-established mechanical engineering practices that a PHOSITA would find obvious when extending the original multi-functional tool concept
Source Patent Element
Integrated line management features within tool body
PTD Variation
Emergency response tool with rapid knot-tying capabilities and enhanced cutting efficiency
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing existing line management mechanisms for high-stress scenarios represents a logical and foreseeable modification using standard tool design principles
Source Patent Element
Single blade with distinct functional portions
PTD Variation
Blade with antimicrobial properties for contaminated water environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating material science innovations like antimicrobial coatings is a routine engineering approach for extending tool functionality in specialized contexts
Source Patent Element
Configurable object positioning within tool throat and body cavity
PTD Variation
High-security fishing tool with integrated encryption and tamper-evident features
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding security mechanisms to existing tool architectures represents a predictable design evolution using standard access control and materials engineering techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856933, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations in the present publication to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable modifications achievable through routine mechanical engineering and materials science techniques. The disclosed adaptations do not represent non-obvious innovations but rather systematic refinements of existing multi-functional fishing tool technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,933
TitleMulti-function fishing tool
Assignee(s)FINMAN HOLDINGS, LLC