Advanced Configurable Garments for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857010_0009_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Configurable Garments for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857010_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857010_0009_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. 11,857,010.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed configurable garments and earpod holders, but lacked specific adaptations for specialized environments and operational needs. This new invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by providing tailored solutions for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and search and rescue operations, ensuring reliable and efficient use of earpods in these contexts.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original patent's configurable garments and earpod holders for specific, high-stress environments and unique operational needs. These adaptations provide a unique combination of features that address the limitations of the original patent and provide a new level of functionality and reliability in these contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other embodiments of the invention could include configurable garments with earpod holders designed for other specialized applications, such as medical emergency response, military operations, or extreme sports. These embodiments could incorporate additional features, such as biometric authentication, environmental sensors, or advanced audio processing, to further enhance their functionality and value.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme sports, and search and rescue operations. The configurable garment system with an earpod holder designed for specialized applications could provide a competitive advantage in these markets, offering a unique combination of functionality, reliability, and adaptability.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A41	A41D27/205
A	A45	A45F5/02
A	A45	A45F2200/0508

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Wearable technology and garment design, specifically configurable clothing with integrated electronic device holders, focusing on ergonomic and functional accessory integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer or designer with expertise in textile engineering, wearable technology, and electronic device integration, familiar with modular garment design and user-centric accessory solutions

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core concepts, applying known design adaptation techniques to enhance functionality in specialized environments. The modifications represent logical combinations of existing technical elements with standard problem-solving approaches in wearable technology design. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize garment-integrated electronic device holders.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Button-based retention mechanism for earpod holders in configurable garments

PTD Variation

Adding biometric authentication to control access to the earpod holder

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating additional security mechanisms is a predictable design choice for high-security applications, using known authentication technologies to extend the original retention concept

Source Patent Element

Modular garment design with integrated electronic device holders

PTD Variation

Adapting the holder for extreme environmental conditions with waterproof and shock-absorbing materials

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying standard material science techniques to enhance durability is an obvious solution for expanding the garment's functional range in challenging environments

Source Patent Element

Configurable garment with earpod holding mechanism

PTD Variation

Modifying the holder to accommodate multiple simultaneous audio connections for collaborative scenarios

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding device connectivity is a predictable design evolution, utilizing known multi-user audio integration techniques

Source Patent Element

Garment with integrated electronic device attachment points

PTD Variation

Incorporating communication device integration with real-time audio feedback systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending device functionality through standard communication technology integration represents an obvious technical improvement for specialized use cases

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857010 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed configurations obvious, as the proposed modifications represent predictable adaptations of existing configurable garment and electronic device holder technologies. The variations demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches in wearable technology design, utilizing known techniques to address specific environmental and functional requirements.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,010
Title	Configurable garments and earpod holders
Assignee(s)	Swess, LLC