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Versatile Pivotal Cover System: Multi-Industry Protection

Publication ID: 24-11856934_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Versatile Pivotal Cover System: Multi-Industry Protection,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856934_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856934_0002_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. 11,856,934.

Background and Problem Solved

The original Pivotal Ice Hole Cover patent, designed for ice fishing, had limitations in its applicability to other fields. This new invention addresses the need for a versatile cover system that can be applied to different industries, providing a solution for protecting sensitive areas and reducing contamination, infections, or damage.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the pivotal cover technology, which were not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to diverse industries, providing a unique solution for protecting sensitive areas and facilitating access and inspection.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different lid designs, materials, and sizes to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations may also include additional features, such as illumination sources, sensors, or alarms, to enhance the functionality of the pivotal cover system.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The pivotal cover system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including medical, construction, electronics, and cleanrooms. The system can help reduce surgical site infections, contamination, and damage, while facilitating access and inspection. The market for this technology is substantial, with potential applications in hospitals, construction sites, electronics manufacturing, and cleanroom environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K97/01

Field of Art

Protective Covering Systems and Mechanical Access Mechanisms, with expertise in mechanical design, hinged structures, and adaptable closure systems across multiple technical domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with experience in designing modular protective covers, understanding pivot mechanisms, retention systems, and cross-industry adaptability of mechanical solutions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental design principles of the pivotal ice fishing hole cover as readily transferable to other contexts requiring selective access and protection. The core technical elements - a circumscribing ring, pivotal lid portions, and a retention mechanism - represent a generalized mechanical solution applicable across diverse environments. The variations disclosed in the PTD represent predictable engineering adaptations that leverage the source patent's fundamental mechanical architecture.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ring configured to circumscribe an opening with pivotal lid portions
PTD Variation
Applying the ring and pivotal lid design to medical implant sites, construction excavations, and electronic component protection
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of a known mechanical access solution to alternative environments with similar protection requirements
Source Patent Element
Lid retainer spring and actuator button mechanism
PTD Variation
Implementing retention mechanisms in cleanroom and surgical site contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique for selectively controlling access using standard mechanical retention principles
Source Patent Element
Hinged lid portions allowing selective opening
PTD Variation
Adapting the pivotal cover concept to facilitate inspection and cleaning in medical and industrial settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design choice representing a finite set of mechanical solutions for controlled access
Source Patent Element
Illumination source integrated with lid pin
PTD Variation
Extending illumination capabilities to medical and industrial protective covers
Obviousness Reasoning
Known enhancement technique for improving visibility and functionality of protective systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856934's disclosure of a pivotal cover mechanism, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through predictable application of known mechanical design principles. The disclosed adaptations represent straightforward engineering translations of a fundamental mechanical access solution across multiple technical domains, thereby rendering subsequent claims of novelty invalid under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,934
TitlePivotal ice hole cover