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Advanced Customized Footwear Tech for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857030_0004_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Customized Footwear Tech for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857030_0004_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857030_0004_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. 11,857,030.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method for customizing footwear, but it did not address the unique challenges and requirements of specialized environments. The present invention builds upon the original patent by adapting the customization process to cater to the distinct needs of these niche markets, thereby providing improved performance, safety, and functionality in these environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original customization method to address the specific challenges of specialized environments. The inventive step lies in the development of customized footwear designs that cater to the distinct requirements of these niche markets, thereby providing improved performance and functionality.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include variations in materials, design elements, and manufacturing processes to accommodate different environments and user needs. For example, customized footwear for high-security environments may incorporate advanced authentication technologies, while footwear for disaster relief efforts may feature modular components for easy replacement and repair.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including outdoor recreation, search and rescue, disaster relief, and high-security environments. The customized footwear solutions offered by this invention can provide improved performance, safety, and functionality in these niche markets, thereby creating new revenue streams and opportunities for growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A43 A43D119/00
A A43 A43B3/0078
G G05 G05B15/02
G G06 G06F30/00
G G06 G06Q10/087
G G06 G06Q30/0601
G G06 G06Q50/04
A A43 A43D2200/60
Y Y02 Y02P90/30

Field of Art

Footwear design and manufacturing, with emphasis on customization technologies, digital interface systems for product configuration, and adaptive manufacturing processes

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in footwear engineering, digital design systems, and manufacturing technologies, possessing knowledge of computer-aided design, user interface design, and modular manufacturing techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's customization method provides a foundational framework for extending footwear design into specialized environments. The disclosed variations represent predictable adaptations of the core customization technology, applying known design principles to specific use cases with minimal inventive complexity. The technical modifications are straightforward extensions of the existing customization methodology, involving routine engineering adjustments to material selection, interface configuration, and manufacturing parameters.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Receiving a selected family of article types and providing graphical representation of article configurations
PTD Variation
Extending customization interface to specialized environments like high-altitude, search and rescue, and disaster relief footwear
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing customization framework to domain-specific requirements, representing a standard design adaptation technique
Source Patent Element
User availability preference and remote device interface configurations
PTD Variation
Implementing secure remote terminals for high-security environment footwear customization
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of enhancing digital interface security through authentication and access control mechanisms
Source Patent Element
Graphical interface system for article type representation
PTD Variation
Incorporating specialized material selections like waterproof uppers and thermal insulation layers
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine material engineering selection based on environmental performance requirements, representing standard design optimization process
Source Patent Element
Method of providing article type configurations through web browser and remote devices
PTD Variation
Developing customization systems for specific professional domains like search and rescue operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of existing customization technology by applying domain-specific configuration parameters within established digital interface framework
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857030's foundational customization methodology, the present disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations in specialized footwear design represent obvious modifications to the existing technological framework. A person having ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize these adaptations as predictable applications of known customization techniques, thereby rendering such variations non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,030
TitleCustomized article type
Assignee(s)NIKE, Inc.