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Multi-Industry Instrument Holding Garment Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857002_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Instrument Holding Garment Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857002_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857002_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. 11,857,002.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, focused on surgical gowns, addressed the need for efficient instrument management in medical settings. However, this limitation led to missed opportunities in other industries where similar challenges exist. This invention disclosure addresses this gap by applying the core technology to new fields, including outdoor enthusiasts, industrial settings, emergency response, musical performances, and laboratory settings.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce non-obvious applications of the original patent's technology, expanding its scope to diverse industries and use cases. The inventive step lies in recognizing the broader potential of instrument-holding garments and adapting the design to address specific challenges in each new field.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include additional features, such as adjustable loops, customizable pockets, or integrated sensors for tracking equipment usage. Variations may also include different materials, colors, or designs to suit specific industry requirements or user preferences.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including outdoor gear, industrial equipment, emergency response, musical instruments, and laboratory supplies. The market for instrument-holding garments is vast, with potential customers including outdoor enthusiasts, industrial workers, emergency responders, musicians, and laboratory professionals.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D13/0012
A A41 A41D13/1209

Field of Art

Wearable garment design with integrated storage systems, focusing on professional and specialized clothing with functional instrument-holding capabilities across multiple technical domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A design engineer with expertise in textile engineering, ergonomic garment design, and functional apparel solutions, possessing knowledge of modular storage systems and cross-industry adaptations of clothing technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental design principles of the source patent's surgical gown as readily adaptable to other professional and specialized contexts. The core technical concept of strategically positioned loops and pockets for instrument storage represents a generalizable solution that can be systematically translated across different work environments. The PTD demonstrates that the original surgical gown's storage methodology is fundamentally transferable to contexts requiring rapid tool access and efficient equipment management.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Surgical gown with integrated loops between first and second pockets for instrument retention
PTD Variation
Emergency responder vest with similar loop and pocket configuration for medical equipment storage
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental storage principles are consistent across professional contexts requiring rapid, secure equipment access, representing a predictable design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Gown body with distinct upper and lower portions configured for different functional zones
PTD Variation
Laboratory coat design with specialized upper and lower storage regions for different types of scientific instruments
Obviousness Reasoning
The modular zonal approach to garment design is a known technique for optimizing functional storage, making such adaptations an obvious design choice
Source Patent Element
Base material with permanent adhesive connections for securing instrument-holding elements
PTD Variation
Industrial worker vest using similar permanent attachment methods for tool loops and pockets
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring attachment techniques between similar functional garment designs represents a standard engineering approach with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Pocket configuration with variable top and bottom section spacing
PTD Variation
Musical performance garment with dynamically spaced instrument holding zones
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting pocket geometry to specific equipment requirements is a routine design optimization that a PHOSITA would find obvious given the source patent's teachings
Source Patent Element
Integrated loops directly and permanently connected to the garment
PTD Variation
Outdoor enthusiast jacket with robust, permanently attached gear retention loops
Obviousness Reasoning
The technical principle of secure, integrated attachment is universally applicable across garment design domains, representing an obvious extension of the original concept
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857002's disclosure of a surgical gown with integrated instrument storage systems, the present publication demonstrates that the fundamental design principles constitute prior art rendering obvious any subsequent claims to specialized garments with similar modular storage configurations across professional and recreational domains. The variations presented herein represent predictable technical extensions employing known design methodologies within the contemplation of a person having ordinary skill in garment and storage system design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,002
TitleSurgical gowns
Assignee(s)Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research