Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Modular Medical Supply Storage System for Emergency Response

Publication ID: 24-11857042_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Medical Supply Storage System for Emergency Response,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857042_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857042_0002_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. 11,857,042.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for a collapsible satchel and wallet combination assembly was primarily designed for everyday consumer use. However, the limitations of this design became apparent when considering the unique challenges of medical supply storage and transportation in disaster relief and emergency response situations. The original design did not address the need for rapid deployment, compact storage, and flexible organization of medical equipment and supplies in these high-pressure environments. This new invention addresses these limitations by applying the core technology of the collapsible satchel and wallet combination assembly to the medical supply storage and transportation field.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its application of the collapsible satchel and wallet combination assembly technology to the medical supply storage and transportation field, addressing specific challenges and limitations of this domain. The inventive step is the integration of this technology with modular design elements, customization options, and specialized features tailored to the unique demands of disaster relief and emergency response situations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in container materials, fold line configurations, and compartment designs to accommodate different types of medical equipment and supplies. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other emergency response situations, such as search and rescue operations or environmental disaster response.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular medical supply storage and transportation system has significant commercial potential in the medical supply and emergency response industries. Target markets include disaster relief organizations, emergency medical services, and healthcare providers operating in remote or resource-constrained areas. The system's adaptability, compactness, and customization options make it an attractive solution for organizations seeking to improve their medical supply storage and transportation capabilities.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A45 A45C1/06
A A45 A45C1/08
A A45 A45C7/0077
A A45 A45C2001/065
A A45 A45C2007/0004

Field of Art

Portable container design and modular storage systems, with expertise in flexible bag configurations, compartmentalization techniques, and multi-purpose carrying solutions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An industrial designer or engineer with experience in bag manufacturing, modular storage design, and adaptable carrying systems, familiar with materials science, structural engineering, and ergonomic design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the medical supply storage adaptation represents a straightforward application of the source patent's collapsible satchel technology to a specialized domain, utilizing known modular design principles and predictable structural modifications to address emergency response requirements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flexible container with horizontal and vertical fold lines enabling multiple configuration transformations
PTD Variation
Adapting fold line configuration to create specialized medical supply compartments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying fold patterns to create functional storage zones is a predictable design variation within a skilled designer's capabilities
Source Patent Element
Attachable strap system integrated with container's upper end
PTD Variation
Adding GPS tracking and communication modules to emergency response container
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating electronic tracking components into existing strap attachment points represents a known technique for enhancing functional utility
Source Patent Element
Collapsible container with perimeter wall capable of multiple configuration states
PTD Variation
Implementing specialized material selections for medical supply environmental protection
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting appropriate materials for specific use contexts is a standard design optimization approach within the art
Source Patent Element
Wallet and satchel combination assembly with convertible structure
PTD Variation
Creating modular medical equipment attachment systems for emergency deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending convertible structural principles to accommodate specialized equipment modules represents a predictable design evolution
Source Patent Element
Flexible container with defined horizontal and vertical sections
PTD Variation
Developing compartmentalized storage solutions for medical supplies with standardized organizational principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying existing sectioning techniques to create specialized storage configurations is an obvious design adaptation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857042's teachings, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed medical supply storage and transportation system variations obvious, as they represent predictable applications of known collapsible container design principles to a specialized technical domain, thereby rendering potential patent claims in this space anticipated and non-novel.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,042
TitleSatchel and wallet combination assembly