Adaptive Holding System: Multi-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857047_0002_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Holding System: Multi-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857047_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857047_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. 11,857,047.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Luggage comprising a holding system with straps', was limited to the design and manufacture of pieces of luggage. However, the core technology of the holding system can be applied to entirely different industries, fields, or problems. The new invention addresses the need for a flexible and adjustable holding system that can be integrated into various applications, such as medical devices, musical instruments, athletic performance tracking, shipping, and workspace organization.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the holding system technology to diverse industries and use cases, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptability and customization of the holding system to address specific problems in various fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different strap materials, rail designs, or integration with various devices or instruments. For example, the holding system could be integrated into a smartwatch for tracking athletic performance or into a musical instrument for stabilization during performance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, music, sports, logistics, and workspace organization. The adaptive holding system can be integrated into existing products or developed as standalone solutions, offering a competitive advantage in terms of security, adjustability, and customization.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical engineering and product design, specifically luggage and restraint systems with adaptable holding mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, materials science, and product adaptation across multiple industries, capable of translating specialized holding mechanisms to diverse application contexts

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental modular nature of the source patent's holding system, which enables straightforward adaptation to different technical domains. The core technical elements of straps, rails, and pressure distribution are universally applicable across various contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original luggage holding system by applying its core mechanical principles to medical, musical, athletic, shipping, and workspace organization domains.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Strap system designed to hold objects against a support wall using adjustable tension

PTD Variation

Medical device holding system conforming to patient body shapes

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of existing tension and conformity principles to a different ergonomic context

Source Patent Element

Rail-based sliding mechanism for adjusting object positioning

PTD Variation

Integrating rails into wearable performance tracking devices

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of adapting modular mechanical systems to provide adjustable mounting capabilities

Source Patent Element

Pressure distribution mechanism using straps

PTD Variation

Shipping object protection system with evenly distributed strap pressure

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite identified solution for securing fragile objects using established mechanical restraint principles

Source Patent Element

Adjustable strap and rail configuration for luggage storage

PTD Variation

Modular workspace organization system with tool-holding capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious design extension applying standard mechanical holding principles to workspace management

Source Patent Element

Material-based strap design for object retention

PTD Variation

Sound-dampening strap material for musical instrument stabilization

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable material science adaptation addressing a known technical problem in instrument handling

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857047's comprehensive disclosure of a holding system with straps and rails, the present publication demonstrates that the core mechanical principles of object restraint are obvious to modify across multiple technical domains. A person having ordinary skill would readily recognize the transferability of the source patent's fundamental mechanical design, rendering subsequent variations a matter of routine engineering adaptation rather than non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,047
Title	Luggage comprising a holding system with straps
Assignee(s)	PA.COTTE SA