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Versatile Interconnect Solutions for Industrial Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856988_0007_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Versatile Interconnect Solutions for Industrial Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856988_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856988_0007_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. 11,856,988.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on aerosol delivery devices, but the limitations of its connectors restricted its applicability to other industries. This invention addresses the need for versatile, reliable, and efficient interconnects in diverse industrial settings, such as monitoring and controlling industrial equipment, optimizing energy consumption in commercial buildings, tracking physical activity, monitoring agricultural equipment, and optimizing supply chain logistics.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a significant inventive step by applying the core technology of aerosol delivery devices to entirely new industries and use cases, thereby expanding the scope of the original patent. The novelty lies in the recognition of the versatility and adaptability of the connectors, which can be repurposed to address diverse industrial challenges.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include customized interconnect designs for specific industries, such as ruggedized connectors for harsh industrial environments or miniaturized connectors for wearable devices. Variations may also involve integrating additional sensors or actuators to enhance the functionality of the interconnects.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including industrial automation, building management, wearable technology, agriculture, and logistics. The market demand for efficient, adaptable, and scalable interconnect solutions is substantial, and this invention is poised to capture a significant share of that market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A24 A24F40/42
A A24 A24B15/167
A A24 A24D1/002
A A24 A24D1/14
A A24 A24F7/00
A A24 A24F7/02
A A24 A24F40/46
A A61 A61M11/042
H H01 H01R13/17
H H01 H01R13/6205
H H05 H05B3/20
A A24 A24F40/40
A A61 A61M11/041
A A61 A61M2205/0288
A A61 A61M2205/3368
A A61 A61M2205/50
A A61 A61M2205/584
A A61 A61M2205/587
A A61 A61M2205/8206
H H05 H05B2203/021

Field of Art

Electrical and mechanical interconnection systems, with expertise in modular device design, sensor networks, and electrical/mechanical connection technologies across domains including electronic devices, industrial control systems, and wearable technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with advanced degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, familiar with modular interconnection design, sensor integration, and cross-domain technology adaptation techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental modularity of the source patent's electrical and mechanical connection system as inherently adaptable to multiple technological domains. The core technical innovation involves standardized electrical and mechanical interconnection methods that can be readily translated across different application contexts. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original connector technology by applying known modular design principles to alternative industrial and consumer technology scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Magnetic mechanical connection between cartridge components
PTD Variation
Applying magnetic connection principles to industrial equipment sensor networks
Obviousness Reasoning
Magnetic connections represent a known technique for quick, reliable component attachment across multiple technological domains, making their application to industrial sensor systems a predictable design choice
Source Patent Element
Electrical plug-based communication between device components
PTD Variation
Utilizing similar electrical connection methods for wearable device sensor integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Standardized electrical connection techniques are universally applicable across device types, representing a straightforward technological translation
Source Patent Element
Modular interconnect system with sensor and power transmission capabilities
PTD Variation
Extending connector design to agricultural equipment monitoring systems
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental communication and power transmission principles remain consistent across technological domains, making cross-domain adaptation an obvious engineering approach
Source Patent Element
Flange-based mechanical attachment mechanism
PTD Variation
Implementing similar attachment strategies in supply chain logistics tracking systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Standardized mechanical attachment methods represent a known technique for creating reliable, repeatable component connections in diverse technological contexts
Source Patent Element
Electrical and mechanical co-located connection system
PTD Variation
Integrating identical connection principles into building energy management systems
Obviousness Reasoning
The source patent's connection methodology represents a generalized approach to modular device interconnection that can be trivially adapted to alternative technological domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856988, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed variations representing obvious extensions of the source patent's core technological principles. The modular interconnection system's fundamental design demonstrates sufficient generalizability to render subsequent applications in industrial, consumer, and infrastructure domains a matter of routine engineering adaptation, thus anticipating potential patent claims through established prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,988
TitleConnectors for forming electrical and mechanical connections between interchangeable units in an aerosol delivery system
Assignee(s)RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.