Intelligent Fishing System: AI-Enhanced Multi-Tool Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856933_0008_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Fishing System: AI-Enhanced Multi-Tool Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856933_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856933_0008_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 patent provides a convenient and versatile solution for fishermen. However, it lacks the capability to integrate with modern technologies, limiting its potential for real-time monitoring, data analysis, and optimized performance. This new invention addresses these limitations by combining the patented tool with distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient fishing system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of the patented multi-function fishing tool with advanced technologies, creating a new and non-obvious system that enhances fishing performance, efficiency, and sustainability. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient fishing system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the multi-function fishing tool with other advanced technologies, such as virtual or augmented reality, robotics, or 3D printing. Variations could also include adapting the system for use in different types of fishing, such as commercial or recreational fishing, or for use in other industries, such as marine research or conservation.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Intelligent Fishing System has significant commercial potential in the fishing industry, particularly in the recreational and commercial fishing sectors. The system's ability to optimize fishing performance, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability could lead to increased adoption and market share. Additionally, the system's data analytics capabilities could provide valuable insights for fisheries management, marine research, and conservation efforts.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01K9/00
B	B25	B25F1/00
B	B26	B26B17/00

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Fishing tools and multi-functional handheld devices, specifically focusing on cutting, nipping, and utility tools for marine environments, with expertise in mechanical design, materials engineering, and tool integration technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with mechanical engineering background, knowledge of marine tool design, understanding of materials science, and familiarity with integrating sensor and digital technologies into specialized tools

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's multi-functional fishing tool provides a foundational design that naturally invites technological augmentation. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original tool's core functionality by incorporating contemporary digital and sensing technologies. These integrations would be considered routine engineering adaptations that leverage existing tool architectures with emerging technological capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Multi-function fishing tool with integrated cutting and nipping blades

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled sensor integration for real-time fishing condition monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding sensor technologies to specialized tools is a known technique in marine and outdoor equipment, representing a predictable application of digital monitoring to enhance functional utility

Source Patent Element

Modular tool design with interchangeable blade configurations

PTD Variation

Nanomaterial-based blade with enhanced durability and corrosion resistance

Obviousness Reasoning

Material science advancements in blade composition are a standard approach for improving tool performance, particularly in harsh marine environments

Source Patent Element

Integrated tool with multiple functional sections

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based tracking system for recording and verifying catch data

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending tool functionality through digital tracking is an obvious design choice that leverages existing computational and data management technologies

Source Patent Element

Flexible tool design with interoperable components

PTD Variation

Machine learning-based predictive maintenance module for gear management

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing predictive maintenance through machine learning represents a standard technological evolution for complex tools, following established engineering practices

Source Patent Element

Multi-purpose fishing tool with adaptable configurations

PTD Variation

Wearable device integration with biometric sensing and personalized recommendations

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining tools with personal monitoring technologies is a predictable innovation in specialized equipment design, following trends in user-centric technological development

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856933 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The systematic integration of digital sensing, data management, and advanced materials technologies into a multi-functional fishing tool represents a predictable extension of existing tool design principles, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,933
Title	Multi-function fishing tool
Assignee(s)	FINMAN HOLDINGS, LLC