Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Multi-Domain Adaptive Mobility Support Platform

Publication ID: 24-11856941_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Domain Adaptive Mobility Support Platform,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856941_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856941_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. 11,856,941.

Background and Problem Solved

The original ladder stand and activity rail assembly was designed for hunters, wildlife observers, and others, providing a portable seating system for elevated perspectives. However, the limitations of this design constrained its potential to address diverse needs in other domains. The new invention addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to entirely different industries, fields, or problems, thereby expanding its utility and relevance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its application of the core technology to novel domains, introducing exercise stations, sensors, and virtual reality scenarios that were not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step resides in the unexpected combination of the ladder stand and activity rail assembly with diverse industries, fields, or problems, thereby creating new use cases and applications.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include adjustable ladder stands, modular activity rail assemblies, or integrated virtual reality headsets. Variations may encompass different materials, sizes, or shapes to accommodate specific industry or user requirements.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in industries such as fitness, healthcare, virtual reality, and workplace safety. The target market includes gyms, physical therapy clinics, virtual reality experience providers, and industrial or commercial entities seeking to enhance workplace safety and ergonomics.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01M31/025
E E06 E06C1/34

Field of Art

Portable support structures, mobility assistance systems, and ergonomic equipment design, with expertise in modular stand configurations, safety mechanisms, and adaptable mounting systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer or designer with knowledge of structural engineering, human factors design, and adaptable support systems, capable of recognizing transferable design principles across different application domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental modular design of the ladder stand and activity rail assembly provides inherent flexibility for adaptation across multiple technical domains. The core structural elements of the source patent - a platform, track element, and adjustable rail system - are readily transferable to exercise, therapy, virtual reality, and workplace safety applications. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core mechanical and structural principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable activity rail assembly with telescoping mechanism
PTD Variation
Adapting the rail assembly for exercise stations and sensor integration
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the existing telescoping mechanism could be easily modified to support exercise equipment attachments using known mounting techniques
Source Patent Element
Platform with slot for positioning rail assembly
PTD Variation
Integrating virtual reality headset mounting points and sensor attachment interfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
The existing platform design inherently supports modular attachment points, making VR and sensor integration a predictable design variation
Source Patent Element
Track element for supporting retaining components
PTD Variation
Implementing track for physical therapy progression and mobility assistance
Obviousness Reasoning
The original track design provides a natural framework for creating graduated exercise and rehabilitation systems with minimal structural modification
Source Patent Element
Rotatably attached activity rail assembly
PTD Variation
Creating workplace safety monitoring systems with integrated alert mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
The rotatable design allows for easy sensor and alert system integration using standard mounting and communication technologies
Source Patent Element
Portable stand structure designed for external support attachment
PTD Variation
Developing adaptable systems for clinical, industrial, and recreational environments
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental portability and modular design enables predictable cross-domain adaptation with minimal technical complexity
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856941, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed variations representing obvious extensions of the original ladder stand and activity rail assembly design. The proposed technical implementations represent predictable combinations of known structural elements, demonstrating that the claimed innovations would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond the existing technological framework.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,941
TitleLadder stand and activity rail assembly
Assignee(s)ARDISAM, INC.