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AI-Powered Footwear Customization Platform Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857030_0008_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Footwear Customization Platform Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857030_0008_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857030_0008_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 of customization for an article of footwear, which, although innovative, had limitations in terms of user experience, data security, and manufacturing efficiency. The present invention addresses these limitations by synergistically combining distinct technologies to create a more powerful and user-centric system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which, when integrated, provide a synergistic effect that is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the unexpected integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and user-centric system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of augmented reality for user input, the integration of wearable devices for tracking user activity, or the application of the platform to other customizable products beyond footwear.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Intelligent Customization Platform for Footwear has significant commercial potential in the footwear industry, with potential applications in athletic wear, fashion, and outdoor gear. The platform's ability to provide personalized recommendations, real-time feedback, and secure supply chain management makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to enhance their customers' experience and stay competitive in the market.

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, customization technologies, digital manufacturing, and product configuration systems with expertise in computer-aided design, user interface design, and manufacturing process optimization

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced technical training in industrial design, computer science, or engineering, possessing knowledge of digital design platforms, user experience principles, and manufacturing technologies for customizable products

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT into the existing footwear customization framework represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational customization method provides a clear template for implementing advanced digital technologies. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of existing design and manufacturing paradigms using well-understood technological integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Graphical representation of article type selection process
PTD Variation
AI-driven recommendation system for generating personalized design suggestions
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending user interface selection with machine learning is a known technique for enhancing user experience and represents a predictable application of existing recommendation technologies
Source Patent Element
User availability preference management
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled tracking of user behavior and preferences through wearable sensors
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies to capture user preferences is a logical progression in user-centric design systems with foreseeable technological implementation
Source Patent Element
Web browser and remote device graphical interface configuration
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based platform for securely storing and managing user customization data
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure data management techniques using emerging blockchain technologies represents an obvious enhancement to existing digital interface systems
Source Patent Element
Article type customization method
PTD Variation
Sustainable material selection and performance tracking through integrated sensor systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating advanced materials and performance monitoring represents a standard design optimization approach within product customization frameworks
Source Patent Element
User interface for article type selection
PTD Variation
AI-powered chatbot providing real-time customization feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing conversational interfaces for user guidance is a predictable technological evolution in user interaction design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857030 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and non-patentable, as the proposed combinations represent foreseeable technological integrations utilizing standard design optimization techniques and well-understood digital platform methodologies.

Original Patent Information

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