Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Athletic Performance Tracking Footwear System

Publication ID: 24-11857027_0003_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Athletic Performance Tracking Footwear System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857027_0003_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857027_0003_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. 11,857,027.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent (U.S. Pat. No. 10,085,514) introduced an energy absorption and return system for footwear, but it had limitations in tracking and verifying athletic performance data. This invention addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more comprehensive and reliable system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of energy absorption and return systems with advanced technologies, which is new and non-obvious compared to the original patent. The integration of these technologies provides a more comprehensive and reliable system for optimizing athletic performance.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the energy absorption and return system with other technologies like augmented reality, 5G networks, or biometric sensors. The system could also be adapted for use in various sports, such as basketball, football, or soccer, and could be integrated with wearable devices or mobile applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the athletic performance optimization market, targeting industries like professional sports, fitness, and health. The system's ability to provide real-time feedback and verify authenticity of performance data makes it an attractive solution for athletes, coaches, and sports organizations.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A43 A43B13/181
F F16 F16F1/368
F F16 F16F3/10
F F16 F16F2224/0241
F F16 F16F2238/022

Field of Art

Athletic footwear design and performance enhancement technologies, focusing on energy absorption/return systems, sensor integration, and biomechanical performance tracking

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or footwear design specialist with expertise in biomechanics, materials science, sensor technologies, and athletic performance optimization, typically holding a BS/MS in mechanical engineering or sports technology

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with mechanical energy absorption systems represents a predictable evolution of athletic footwear design. The source patent's focus on energy transfer mechanisms provides a natural foundation for incorporating advanced sensing and data analytics technologies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing performance tracking methodologies using standard IoT and machine learning techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Energy absorption and return system with multiple flexible legs and springs
PTD Variation
Integration of blockchain authentication for performance data verification
Obviousness Reasoning
Tracking and verifying performance data is a known technique in sports technology, representing a predictable application of digital authentication to existing mechanical systems
Source Patent Element
Shoe-based energy transfer mechanism
PTD Variation
AI-powered sensor detecting and adapting to running style
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive sensor technologies are well-established in biomechanical tracking, representing a straightforward extension of existing performance monitoring techniques
Source Patent Element
Flexible leg and spring configuration for energy management
PTD Variation
IoT network integration for cloud-based performance analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Connecting performance tracking systems to cloud platforms is a standard approach in wearable technology, offering predictable and incremental innovation
Source Patent Element
Mechanical energy absorption system
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithm for personalized performance recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to sports performance data represents a known technique for extracting insights from sensor-based tracking systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857027's teachings regarding energy absorption systems, the present disclosure demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed technological variations obvious and predictable extensions of existing footwear performance tracking methodologies. The integration of blockchain, IoT, AI, and machine learning technologies with mechanical energy transfer systems represents a logical and non-inventive progression of known athletic performance monitoring techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,027
TitleShoes, devices for shoes, and methods of using shoes
Assignee(s)Athletic Propulsion Labs LLC