Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Modular Medical Supply Container: Innovative Storage Solution

Publication ID: 24-11857042_0007_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Medical Supply Container: Innovative Storage Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857042_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857042_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. 11,857,042.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a collapsible satchel and wallet combination assembly, primarily designed for everyday use. However, this invention expands the core technology to address the specific challenges of medical supply management, such as efficient storage, rapid deployment, and convenient transportation. The new invention solves the problem of cluttered medical stations, delayed response times, and inadequate supply organization.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the collapsible container technology to the medical field, providing a non-obvious solution to the specific challenges of medical supply management. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the original design to accommodate the unique requirements of medical settings, including the need for rapid deployment, efficient storage, and convenient access to medical supplies.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different materials, sizes, and shapes for the collapsible container, as well as various attachment mechanisms for wearable or modular configurations. Additionally, the invention could be integrated with other medical equipment, such as defibrillators or ultrasound machines, to create comprehensive medical response systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular medical supply containers have significant commercial potential in the medical industry, particularly in emergency response, hospitals, and clinics. The invention addresses a critical need for efficient medical supply management, and its adaptability and convenience make it an attractive solution for medical professionals and organizations.

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 configuration, specifically focusing on flexible, convertible storage solutions with emphasis on modular, adaptable carrying systems for personal and professional use

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A design engineer with expertise in textile engineering, product design, and ergonomic container systems, familiar with modular storage solutions and capable of adapting existing designs to new application contexts

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the straightforward adaptation of the source patent's collapsible satchel-wallet design to medical supply management as a predictable variation involving standard design translation techniques. The core mechanical principles of horizontal and vertical folding remain consistent across both the original patent and the medical supply application. The technical modifications represent routine engineering problem-solving within the established framework of flexible container design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Collapsible container with multiple horizontal fold lines enabling configuration transformation
PTD Variation
Applying the folding mechanism specifically to medical supply organization and emergency response equipment storage
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing design principles to a new functional domain with known requirements for compact, portable storage
Source Patent Element
Flexible perimeter wall allowing satchel and wallet configurations
PTD Variation
Integrating attachment mechanisms for wearable medical supply systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting container attachment methods to suit specific use case requirements
Source Patent Element
Container with convertible structural configuration
PTD Variation
Creating modular medical supply kits with multiple interconnected collapsible containers
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine design optimization using established modular system engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Strap attachment mechanism positioned within container
PTD Variation
Developing wearable medical instrument carrying systems with integrated attachment points
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing attachment strategies to create specialized carrying solutions
Source Patent Element
Flexible textile-based container design
PTD Variation
Adapting material selection and structural reinforcement for medical equipment protection
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering practice of material selection to meet specific environmental and functional requirements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857042's disclosure of a collapsible satchel-wallet combination, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the medical supply container variations obvious through standard design translation techniques. The technical modifications represent predictable engineering adaptations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious invention, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims in medical container design.

Original Patent Information

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