Advanced Belt Buckle System: Innovative Design Solution

Publication ID: 24-11857032_0006_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Belt Buckle System: Innovative Design Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857032_0006_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857032_0006_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. 11,857,032.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional belt buckles, like the one described in the original patent, suffer from limitations such as slippage, lack of adjustability, and difficulty in detachment and reattachment. The present invention addresses these issues by introducing a range of direct improvements and enhancements, ensuring a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly belt buckle system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novel features include the spiral thread pattern on the threaded retainers, the reinforced bridge and main body with protective coating, the adjustable tension mechanism, the quick-release mechanism, and the self-tightening feature. These innovations provide a significant improvement over the original patent, offering a more efficient, convenient, and user-friendly belt buckle system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different thread patterns, materials, or geometries for the retainers, as well as varying mechanisms for adjustability and quick-release. Additionally, the self-tightening feature could be implemented using alternative technologies, such as sensors or motors.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced belt buckle system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including fashion, outdoor gear, and workwear. The invention's improved stability, convenience, and user experience make it an attractive solution for consumers seeking high-quality belt buckle systems.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A44	A44B11/005
A	A41	A41F9/002
A	A41	A41D2200/10

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Clothing Accessories and Fastening Systems, specifically belt buckle design and manufacturing, involving mechanical engineering, materials science, and ergonomic design principles

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in clothing fasteners, familiar with manufacturing techniques, material properties, and user interaction design for adjustable clothing components

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's belt buckle system. The disclosed modifications leverage standard design optimization techniques and known manufacturing approaches to enhance functionality and user experience. The variations demonstrate incremental technical developments that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve belt buckle performance and user interaction.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Threaded screw mechanism for securing belt buckle components

PTD Variation

Spiral thread pattern on retainers to improve grip and stability

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying thread geometry is a routine design optimization technique that would be obvious to improve mechanical engagement and reduce slippage, using known thread design principles

Source Patent Element

Basic belt buckle assembly with main body and bridge components

PTD Variation

Reinforced bridge and main body with protective coating

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying protective coatings and reinforcing structural components are standard engineering approaches to improve durability, representing a predictable solution to material performance challenges

Source Patent Element

Fixed-pitch threaded adjustment mechanism

PTD Variation

Variable pitch threaded screw for fine-tuned tension adjustment

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing variable pitch threading is a known technique for creating more precise mechanical adjustments, representing a straightforward design modification within a skilled practitioner's capabilities

Source Patent Element

Basic belt attachment mechanism

PTD Variation

Integrated quick-release mechanism for rapid detachment

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing quick-release mechanisms is a common design goal in fastening systems, representing a predictable solution to user convenience that would be obvious to implement using standard mechanical engineering techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857032 and the disclosed technical variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed belt buckle system innovations obvious and lacking inventive merit. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed improvements represent routine engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize belt fastening technology.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,032
Title	Belt buckle system with threaded retainers
Assignee(s)	TEAM NexBelt Operating, Inc.