Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Hunting Bracelet: Noise-Reduced Performance Gear

Publication ID: 24-11857036_0001_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hunting Bracelet: Noise-Reduced Performance Gear,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857036_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857036_0001_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. 11,857,036.

Background and Problem Solved

The original hunting bracelet patent (BACKGROUND) disclosed a hands-free device for hunting and other purposes. However, the existing design had limitations, such as noise disturbance to game, restricted versatility in attaching ornamentation, and limited stability. This new invention addresses these limitations by introducing a quiet strap fastener, pivoting clip arm, and glide plate track, providing a more efficient and effective hunting experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a quiet strap fastener, pivoting clip arm, and glide plate track, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a non-obvious improvement over the existing design, enhancing the overall functionality and user experience of the hunting bracelet.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adjustable pivot axes, interchangeable clip arms, or customizable ornamentation attachments. Variations of the glide plate track, such as spiral or zigzag designs, could also be explored to further improve stability and ease of use.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced hunting bracelet system has significant commercial potential in the hunting and outdoor industries, appealing to enthusiasts and professionals alike. The improved functionality and user experience could attract a large market share, making it an attractive product for manufacturers and retailers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A44 A44C5/0007
A A01 A01M31/00
A A01 A01M31/025
A A45 A45F2005/008

Field of Art

Wearable hunting accessories and personal equipment design, focusing on functional bracelets with attachment mechanisms for outdoor and sporting applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A design engineer with expertise in outdoor equipment, familiarity with ergonomic wearable designs, knowledge of mechanical fastening systems, and understanding of hunting accessory requirements

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable design extensions of the source patent's hunting bracelet concept. The modifications introduce incremental improvements in attachment mechanisms, noise reduction, and versatility that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize a hunting accessory design. These variations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches within the known design space of wearable hunting equipment.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bracelet with clip mechanism for attaching ornamentation
PTD Variation
Pivoting clip arm oriented perpendicular to band width
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying clip attachment angles represents a predictable design variation to improve positioning and flexibility of ornamentation
Source Patent Element
Basic wrist-mounted bracelet design
PTD Variation
Quiet strap fastener to minimize game disturbance
Obviousness Reasoning
Noise reduction is a known design consideration in hunting equipment, representing an obvious optimization for a stealth-focused accessory
Source Patent Element
Static clip attachment mechanism
PTD Variation
Glide plate track allowing vertical arm sliding
Obviousness Reasoning
Introducing sliding mechanisms for improved stability is a standard engineering solution for enhancing component adjustability and user control
Source Patent Element
Basic bracelet construction
PTD Variation
Quick-release strap fastener for rapid attachment/detachment
Obviousness Reasoning
Rapid-release mechanisms are well-known in wearable design, representing an obvious improvement to enhance user convenience
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, when viewed in light of US Patent 11857036. The incremental design modifications represent predictable technical variations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing this disclosure as valid prior art potentially invalidating subsequent overly broad claims in the hunting accessory design domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,036
TitleHunting bracelet