Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Tool Positioning System for Industrial Processing

Publication ID: 24-11856961_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Tool Positioning System for Industrial Processing,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856961_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856961_0001_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. 11,856,961.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an apparatus and method for moving-along tool positioning, but it had limitations in terms of processing efficiency, article size accommodation, and equipment reliability. The new invention addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced features that improve the overall performance and versatility of the system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces a novel combination of adaptive speed control, dynamic tool adjustment, modular conveyor design, sensor-equipped real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance capabilities, which collectively provide a significant improvement over the original patent. These features are not obvious from the original patent and provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the prior art.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include varying the conveyor device's adaptive speed control algorithm, using different types of sensors for real-time monitoring, or incorporating machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in various industries, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced apparatus and method for moving-along tool positioning have significant commercial potential in industries requiring efficient and adaptable processing systems. The invention could be marketed to companies seeking to improve their production efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime. The target industries could include food processing, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and other sectors where high-volume processing is critical.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A22 A22C21/0069
A A22 A22C21/0053

Field of Art

Food processing machinery, specifically poultry processing equipment for automated article handling and tool positioning systems, requiring mechanical engineering and food processing technology expertise

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in food processing equipment design, familiar with conveyor systems, tool positioning mechanisms, and automation technologies for industrial food processing

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable technological improvements to the source patent's core conveyor and tool positioning system. The disclosed adaptive speed control, sensor monitoring, and dynamic tool adjustment are logical extensions of the existing mechanical design principles demonstrated in the original patent. These modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches for optimizing industrial processing equipment.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Conveyor device with receiving elements for linearly conveyed articles
PTD Variation
Modular conveyor design with interchangeable receiving elements for diverse article types
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify the conveyor design for increased flexibility, as modular equipment design is a known technique for improving industrial system adaptability
Source Patent Element
Processing station with tool positioning mechanism
PTD Variation
Dynamic tool adjustment with real-time sensor monitoring to accommodate varying article sizes
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing adaptive control and sensor feedback represents a predictable technological improvement for precision processing equipment, utilizing standard automation techniques
Source Patent Element
Linear conveying system for articles
PTD Variation
Adaptive speed control algorithm to optimize processing efficiency
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing variable speed control is a known solution for improving industrial processing performance, representing a straightforward engineering design choice
Source Patent Element
Tool positioning apparatus for wishbone removal
PTD Variation
Precision-controlled cutting tool with predictive maintenance capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating predictive maintenance and precision control represents a standard approach to improving equipment reliability and performance in industrial processing systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856961, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in moving-along tool positioning systems would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed technical modifications represent predictable technological improvements utilizing standard engineering techniques, and therefore would render obvious any subsequent patent claims covering substantially similar processing apparatus and methods.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,961
TitleApparatus and method for moving-along tool positioning as well as assembly and method for wishbone removal
Assignee(s)Nordischer Maschinenbau Rud. Baader GMBH & Co. KG