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Shape Memory Materials: Multi-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857013_0007_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Shape Memory Materials: Multi-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857013_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857013_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. 11,857,013.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed methods for assembling apparel products using shape memory adhesives, but its scope was limited to the apparel industry. This invention addresses the need for applying shape memory materials to diverse applications, leveraging their unique thermal response properties to create innovative solutions for various industries.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of shape memory materials, expanding their use beyond the apparel industry. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of shape memory materials to address specific challenges in diverse industries, such as perishable goods storage, wind turbine monitoring, and autonomous underwater exploration.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other embodiments may include using shape memory materials in aerospace applications, such as self-healing materials for aircraft structures, or in medical devices, such as implantable sensors that respond to temperature changes. The invention can also be adapted for use in smart buildings, where shape memory materials can adjust to environmental changes, optimizing energy efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including logistics and supply chain management, renewable energy, healthcare, aerospace, and construction. The target market includes companies seeking innovative solutions for temperature control, structural monitoring, wearable technology, and autonomous systems.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41H43/04
C C09 C09J5/00
C C09 C09J2203/358

Field of Art

Materials engineering and adhesive technologies, with specialization in shape memory materials and their applications in structural and functional systems, particularly in apparel, aerospace, medical, and environmental engineering domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer or applied scientist with expertise in polymer chemistry, thermal responsive materials, adhesive technologies, and interdisciplinary system design, typically holding a master's or doctoral degree with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the source patent's core teachings about shape memory adhesive materials by applying the fundamental thermal-responsive principles to diverse technological domains. A PHOSITA would recognize that the shape memory material's core functionality of thermal-triggered transformation is universally applicable across multiple engineering contexts. The variations represent straightforward adaptations of known material properties to solve specific technical challenges in different industries.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Shape memory materials capable of transitioning between states when exposed to thermal energy
PTD Variation
Using shape memory materials in wind turbine blade structural monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known thermal response mechanism to detect material stress, representing a standard engineering design approach for condition monitoring
Source Patent Element
Particles configured to absorb electromagnetic energy and convert to thermal energy
PTD Variation
Implementing shape memory materials in autonomous underwater exploration propulsion systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of energy conversion principles to create adaptive mechanical systems with temperature-responsive capabilities
Source Patent Element
Adhesive composition for assembling apparel components
PTD Variation
Incorporating shape memory adhesive particles into concrete for self-healing structural applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of known material properties to enhance structural performance using well-understood material science principles
Source Patent Element
Electromagnetic energy conversion capabilities of shape memory particles
PTD Variation
Developing wearable medical sensors using thermal response mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward adaptation of known thermal sensing principles to create physiological monitoring technologies
Source Patent Element
Methods of applying composition to apparel product components
PTD Variation
Creating temperature-controlled storage containers using shape memory materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design variation applying established material transformation principles to solve thermal management challenges
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857013, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations in the present publication to be obvious extensions of known shape memory material technologies. The disclosed systems and methods represent predictable combinations of prior art principles, demonstrating no inventive step beyond the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in materials engineering and adaptive systems design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,013
TitleMethods of assembling apparel products having shape memory adhesives
Assignee(s)CreateMe Technologies Inc.