Modular Ornament Container: Adaptive Storage Solution

Publication ID: 24-11857046_0010_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Ornament Container: Adaptive Storage Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857046_0010_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857046_0010_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 cradle that pivots for object presentation upon opening. However, this design has limitations in terms of adaptability and flexibility, making it unsuitable for storing and presenting a diverse range of personal ornaments. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a modular, adaptive container system that can be reconfigured to accommodate various object types and sizes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in personal ornament container design by incorporating modular, adaptive components that enable dynamic reconfiguration. This innovation provides a significant improvement over the original patent by offering unparalleled flexibility and adaptability, making the invention more versatile and commercially attractive.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include varying the number and type of modular shell modules, incorporating different sensing technologies, or integrating the container system with smart home devices. Variations may also include designing the system for specific industries, such as jewelry or luxury goods.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular, adaptive container system has significant commercial potential in the luxury goods, jewelry, and retail industries. It can be marketed as a premium product offering unparalleled flexibility and customization, appealing to consumers seeking unique and high-end storage solutions for their personal ornaments.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Personal ornament container design, mechanical packaging systems, and modular storage solutions with a focus on precision mechanical interfaces and object presentation mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in product design, mechanical packaging, and consumer goods with knowledge of modular design principles, mechanical interfaces, and user interaction mechanisms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's modular container system represents a predictable extension of the source patent's mechanical presentation principles by introducing adaptive components and control systems that leverage existing mechanical design concepts. The core mechanical interactions of rotation, pivoting, and object presentation are fundamentally preserved while introducing software and sensing capabilities. These variations represent standard design evolution strategies commonly employed in consumer product engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Rotatable shell with mechanical cradle mechanism for object presentation

PTD Variation

Adding sensor-based dynamic reconfiguration of container components

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensing technologies with mechanical systems is a known technique in consumer product design, representing a predictable application of existing control system principles

Source Patent Element

Pivot pin and C-slot mechanical interface for object positioning

PTD Variation

Introducing interchangeable modular shell components with similar mechanical interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Modular design approaches that maintain consistent mechanical connection principles are standard design practice for enhancing product flexibility

Source Patent Element

Container with rotational and pivoting capabilities

PTD Variation

Remote configuration and updating of container presentation parameters

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding network-based configuration to mechanical systems represents a standard digital enhancement approach in modern product design

Source Patent Element

Object storage and presentation mechanism

PTD Variation

Dynamic object type and size detection for automated container reconfiguration

Obviousness Reasoning

Adaptive sizing and configuration based on object characteristics is a predictable evolution of existing mechanical presentation technologies

Source Patent Element

Mechanical cradle with precise positional control

PTD Variation

Implementing smart home device integration for container control

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending mechanical systems into networked ecosystems is a standard approach for adding value and functionality to consumer products

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857046, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed modular, adaptive container system with dynamic reconfiguration capabilities to be an obvious variation of the prior art, as the technical modifications represent predictable combinations of known mechanical design principles and standard digital enhancement strategies.

Original Patent Information

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