Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Adaptive Modular Securing System for Medical & Safety

Publication ID: 24-11857032_0007_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Modular Securing System for Medical & Safety,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857032_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857032_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. 11,857,032.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional belt buckles and adjustment systems are limited in their ability to conform to a particular user's waist size. The original patent addressed this issue by introducing a belt buckle system with threaded retainers. However, this innovation can be further extended to tackle distinct challenges in medical, prosthetic, athletic, and safety industries, where securement of devices and limbs is crucial. The new invention addresses these limitations by applying the core technology to entirely different industries, providing a modular and adaptable solution.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the original patent's core technology, expanding its use beyond traditional belt buckles to address specific challenges in medical, prosthetic, athletic, and safety industries. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the threaded retainers to secure devices and limbs, providing a modular and reliable solution for these industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the design and material of the belt buckle and retainers, such as using different types of threads, materials, or geometries. Additionally, the system could be integrated with other technologies, such as sensors or wireless communication systems, to provide enhanced functionality and monitoring capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including medical, prosthetic, athletic, and safety. The modular and adaptable design of the system makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to provide reliable and secure devices and limbs. The market potential is substantial, with applications in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, athletic training facilities, and industrial settings.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A44 A44B11/005
A A41 A41F9/002
A A41 A41D2200/10

Field of Art

Mechanical fastening systems, wearable device attachment technologies, and adjustable securing mechanisms with a focus on belt buckle and retention technologies across medical, athletic, and safety applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or design professional with expertise in modular attachment systems, familiar with adaptable fastening technologies, and experienced in translating mechanical designs across different industrial domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the threaded retainer mechanism from the original belt buckle patent represents a versatile attachment technology with inherent adaptability across multiple domains. The core mechanical principles of secure, adjustable attachment are fundamentally transferable between belt, medical, prosthetic, and safety applications. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the source patent's core technological concept through straightforward mechanical adaptation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Threaded screw mechanism for securing belt components
PTD Variation
Adapting threaded retainers to secure medical tubes or sensors
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying standardized mechanical fastening principles across different technical domains with predictable results in attachment reliability
Source Patent Element
Pivotal bridge and main body configuration
PTD Variation
Integrating similar structural principles for prosthetic limb attachment
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite design solutions for modular attachment suggest obvious translation of mechanical principles between similar structural contexts
Source Patent Element
Adjustable belt securing mechanism
PTD Variation
Extending mechanism to safety harness and athletic tracking device attachment
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering adaptation using known mechanical principles of tension, retention, and adjustable securing
Source Patent Element
Threaded retainer with specific dimensional characteristics
PTD Variation
Scaling and modifying thread geometry for different attachment requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Design choice involving routine engineering modifications with expected functional outcomes
Source Patent Element
Belt component assembly method
PTD Variation
Applying similar assembly techniques to medical and prosthetic device attachment systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Recognized interchangeability of mechanical attachment strategies across related technical domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857032's disclosure of threaded retainer belt buckle technology, the present publication demonstrates that variations extending the original patent's core mechanical attachment principles to medical, prosthetic, athletic, and safety domains would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art, thereby establishing anticipatory prior art against potential future patent claims in these technological spaces.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,032
TitleBelt buckle system with threaded retainers
Assignee(s)TEAM NexBelt Operating, Inc.