Wearable Storage Solutions: Multi-Industry Workflow Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857002_0007_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Wearable Storage Solutions: Multi-Industry Workflow Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857002_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857002_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. 11,857,002.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for surgical gowns addressed the need for efficient storage of surgical instruments. However, this invention disclosure recognizes that the core technology can be applied to other industries and fields, solving the problem of inefficient workflows and reduced productivity due to lack of easy access to necessary tools and materials.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the original patent's technology to entirely different fields, providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of inefficient workflows. The wearable storage solutions offer a unique combination of convenience, accessibility, and customization, distinguishing them from existing storage solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include wearable devices with integrated sensors for tracking inventory or equipment, or garments with adjustable compartments for accommodating various tools and materials. Variations could also include integrating the wearable storage solutions with existing workflows or software systems to enhance efficiency further.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The wearable storage solutions have significant commercial potential in various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, and entertainment. The target market includes professionals and individuals seeking to enhance their workflow efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A41	A41D13/0012
A	A41	A41D13/1209

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Wearable garment design with integrated storage solutions, specifically focusing on ergonomic tool and equipment storage across multiple industrial and professional contexts

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A design engineer with expertise in textile engineering, ergonomic garment design, and industrial workflow optimization, familiar with modular storage solutions and cross-industry adaptations of wearable technology

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's surgical gown storage design provides a fundamental template for adaptable wearable storage solutions that can be systematically translated across different professional domains. The core technical principles of strategically positioned pockets, integrated attachment mechanisms, and ergonomic compartment design are universally applicable beyond surgical environments. The variations presented in the PTD represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological concepts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Surgical gown with first and second gown portions configured for different body areas and integrated storage pockets

PTD Variation

Wearable garment for industrial manufacturing with integrated tool storage compartments

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of adapting specialized garment storage principles to alternative professional contexts, representing a predictable design variation with expected functional improvements

Source Patent Element

Pocket design with variable top and bottom section distances for strategic instrument placement

PTD Variation

Warehouse service garment with inventory management tool compartments featuring adjustable storage configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of modular pocket engineering principles to optimize workflow efficiency in different professional environments

Source Patent Element

Permanently connected loops and adhesive attachment mechanisms for securing instruments

PTD Variation

Outdoor enthusiast garment with integrated gear storage using similar attachment technologies

Obviousness Reasoning

Transferring known attachment techniques across domains represents a standard design approach for a PHOSITA seeking to optimize wearable storage solutions

Source Patent Element

Gown body configured to support instrument retention and accessibility

PTD Variation

Musician's performance garment with equipment storage designed for rapid access and hands-free use

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending ergonomic storage principles to alternative professional contexts represents an obvious design iteration with predictable functional outcomes

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857002 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed wearable storage solutions obvious and therefore unpatentable, as the fundamental design principles represent predictable technological adaptations across diverse professional domains with no inventive step beyond the source patent's core technological disclosure.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,002
Title	Surgical gowns
Assignee(s)	Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research