Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Adaptive Storage Container for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857046_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Adaptive Storage Container for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857046_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857046_0009_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. 11,857,046.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a personal ornament container with a pivoting cradle for object presentation. However, it lacked adaptability for specific operational environments, such as high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and high-humidity conditions. The new invention addresses these limitations by incorporating specialized features to ensure secure and reliable object presentation and storage in these environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations for specific operational environments, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and high-humidity conditions. The incorporation of specialized features, such as biometric authentication mechanisms, shock-absorbing materials, and weather-resistant coatings, provides an inventive step beyond the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations of the pivoting cradle, such as a telescoping or folding design, to accommodate different object sizes and shapes. Additionally, the invention could be implemented using different materials, such as lightweight composites or durable polymers, to enhance its adaptability and durability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including jewelry, luxury goods, and specialized storage solutions. The adaptability of the invention for diverse operational environments expands its market potential, particularly in high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather settings.

Field of Art

Personal storage containers, jewelry boxes, and mechanical presentation systems with focus on precision mechanical design and ergonomic object presentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

Mechanical engineer with expertise in precision container design, familiar with mechanical interfaces, pivot mechanisms, and ergonomic object storage solutions with 3-5 years professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's pivoting cradle mechanism provides a foundational design that can be readily adapted to specialized environmental conditions by incorporating standard protective and authentication technologies. The core mechanical principles of the pivoting container remain consistent across the disclosed variations, with additional protective features representing predictable engineering modifications. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of the original mechanical concept by applying known protective strategies to the base design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Rotatable shell with pivoting cradle mechanism
PTD Variation
Adding biometric authentication mechanism to control container access
Obviousness Reasoning
Access control technologies are well-known in secure storage systems, and integrating biometric verification represents a predictable design enhancement for high-security environments
Source Patent Element
Container with mechanical pivot interface
PTD Variation
Incorporating shock-absorbing materials to protect stored objects
Obviousness Reasoning
Protective material selection is a standard engineering design choice for improving object safety during transportation, representing a routine optimization of the original mechanical design
Source Patent Element
Shell with aperture and cradle presentation mechanism
PTD Variation
Adding weather-resistant coating and pressure-regulation mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental adaptation through material and structural modifications represents a predictable engineering solution for expanding operational contexts of the original design
Source Patent Element
Pivoting cradle with mechanical interface
PTD Variation
Integrating iris diaphragm to occlude container aperture
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing alternative aperture closure mechanisms is a standard design variation that a skilled practitioner would find obvious when seeking enhanced object protection
Source Patent Element
Container with mechanical presentation system
PTD Variation
Adding desiccant material for humidity control
Obviousness Reasoning
Moisture management through material selection is a routine engineering approach for protecting sensitive objects in variable environmental conditions
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857046's disclosure of a pivoting container mechanism, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through routine engineering adaptations. The disclosed modifications represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core mechanical design, incorporating standard protective technologies and environmental adaptation strategies that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,046
TitlePersonal ornament container with cradle that pivots for object presentation upon opening
Assignee(s)KELO DESIGNS INC.