Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Water-Resistant Modular Satchel & Wallet Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857042_0006_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Water-Resistant Modular Satchel & Wallet Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857042_0006_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857042_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. 11,857,042.

Background and Problem Solved

The original satchel and wallet combination assembly, while innovative, had several limitations, including vulnerability to water damage, restricted accessibility, and limited customization options. The present invention solves these problems by introducing a water-resistant coating, quick-release mechanisms, weighted bottom edges, and modular compartments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims provide a non-obvious and novel solution to the limitations of the original patent by introducing a combination of innovative features that significantly improve the assembly's durability, accessibility, stability, and customization options.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the type of water-resistant coating used, the design of the quick-release mechanism, and the materials employed for the weighted bottom edge. Additionally, the modular compartments could be designed with different sizes, shapes, and attachment systems to accommodate various user preferences.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced satchel and wallet combination assembly has significant commercial potential in the luggage, accessories, and fashion industries, particularly among consumers seeking durable, versatile, and customizable products.

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

Bag and accessory design, specifically transformable personal storage systems with integrated organizational features, requiring technical knowledge of textile engineering, modular design principles, and functional ergonomics

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A designer or engineer with expertise in textile manufacturing, product design, and accessory development, familiar with materials science, structural mechanics, and user-centered design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable design extensions of the source patent's core transformable satchel/wallet concept, utilizing standard manufacturing techniques and known design optimization strategies to enhance functionality, durability, and user experience through incremental improvements

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flexible container with foldable perimeter wall enabling transformation between satchel and wallet configurations
PTD Variation
Adding water-resistant coating and reinforced stitching to enhance material durability
Obviousness Reasoning
Material enhancement through protective treatments is a standard design optimization technique known to improve product longevity and performance, representing a predictable solution within ordinary skill
Source Patent Element
Container with multiple horizontal and vertical fold lines enabling structural reconfiguration
PTD Variation
Introducing modular compartments with interchangeable attachment systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design is a well-established approach for increasing product versatility, and a PHOSITA would recognize multiple configuration options as a logical design progression
Source Patent Element
Strap attached adjacent to container's upper end
PTD Variation
Implementing stabilizing strap with quick-release mechanism for enhanced securing functionality
Obviousness Reasoning
Mechanical improvements to attachment systems represent standard design iteration, with quick-release mechanisms being a known technique for improving user interaction and product utility
Source Patent Element
Card receiver configuration within container
PTD Variation
Adding zippered compartment with removable internal divider for enhanced organization
Obviousness Reasoning
Internal organizational strategies are predictable design solutions for improving storage functionality, representing an obvious extension of existing structural concepts
Source Patent Element
Collapsible container with perimeter wall
PTD Variation
Incorporating weighted bottom edge to improve stability during transformation
Obviousness Reasoning
Structural stabilization through strategic weight distribution is a known engineering technique for improving product performance, representing a predictable design optimization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857042, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations in the present publication to represent obvious design extensions, utilizing standard manufacturing techniques and predictable design optimizations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing this disclosure as anticipatory prior art against potential future patent claims in this technical domain

Original Patent Information

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