Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Full-Body Protection Gear with Smart Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11857006_0001_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Full-Body Protection Gear with Smart Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857006_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857006_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. 11,857,006.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a full-body protection gear with a torso protector, front shield, and back shield. However, it lacked features to mitigate heat buildup, facilitate easy adjustment, and provide real-time vital sign monitoring. The present invention solves these problems by introducing novel enhancements to the original design.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the combination of enhanced ventilation, adjustability, impact resistance, modularity, and integrated sensors, which collectively provide a significant improvement over the original patent. The inventive step is the integration of these features into a single, cohesive design that addresses the limitations of existing full-body protection gear.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the material composition of the perforated panels, using different types of shock-absorbing materials, or incorporating additional sensors to monitor other vital signs. Variations may also include adapting the design for specific industries, such as military, law enforcement, or first responders.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced full-body protection gear has significant commercial potential in industries requiring high-level protection, such as military, law enforcement, and first responders. The invention's improved features and functionalities make it an attractive solution for organizations seeking to enhance wearer safety and comfort.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D13/0153
A A41 A41D13/0518
A A41 A41D13/0525
A A41 A41D13/0562
A A41 A41D13/0568
A A41 A41D13/06
A A41 A41D13/08
F F41 F41H1/02
F F41 F41H5/013
A A62 A62B17/003

Field of Art

Personal protective equipment, specifically full-body protective gear with a focus on torso protection, involving materials science, ergonomic design, and impact resistance technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A design engineer with expertise in protective equipment, familiar with materials engineering, textile technologies, impact absorption techniques, and human factors design, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or materials engineering

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental protective gear design provides a clear technical foundation for incremental improvements in ventilation, sensor integration, and modular protection. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of existing protective gear technologies that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance wearer comfort, adaptability, and safety monitoring. These modifications align with known design optimization strategies in personal protective equipment.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Protective vest with front and rear panels constructed from multiple textile layers and foam pads
PTD Variation
Perforated panels allowing enhanced airflow between body and protective gear
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that introducing controlled ventilation is a standard design optimization technique to improve wearer comfort, using known perforation techniques that do not compromise structural integrity
Source Patent Element
Protective gear with fixed shields and panels
PTD Variation
Modular interchangeable protective panels that can be easily attached and detached
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design is a predictable design evolution that allows customization and adaptability, representing a known approach to enhancing equipment versatility without fundamentally altering core protective mechanisms
Source Patent Element
Torso protector with rigid structural components
PTD Variation
Integration of embedded sensors to monitor wearer's vital signs
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating electronic monitoring into protective equipment is a foreseeable technological advancement, leveraging miniaturization and sensor integration techniques common in modern protective gear design
Source Patent Element
Fixed protective vest configuration
PTD Variation
Adjustable straps and quick-release buckle system for improved fit and rapid donning
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjustability is a standard ergonomic design principle, representing a predictable solution to improving equipment usability and individual fit that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Basic impact-resistant protective vest
PTD Variation
Advanced shock-absorbing material integrated strategically into protective vest
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and strategic integration of impact-absorbing technologies represent incremental design improvements using known shock mitigation techniques in protective equipment
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857006 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The incremental modifications to full-body protective gear represent predictable design optimizations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance wearer comfort, safety, and equipment functionality through known technological strategies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,006
TitleAdjustable full-body protection gear
Assignee(s)CHAIRMAN, DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO)