Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Adaptive Luggage System for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857047_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Adaptive Luggage System for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857047_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857047_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. 11,857,047.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a luggage system with a holding system comprising straps for securing objects. However, this system lacked adaptability to diverse operational environments, limiting its applicability. The present invention addresses this limitation by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions, providing a more comprehensive and versatile luggage system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in its adaptability to diverse operational environments, achieved through the integration of specialized features and materials. The inventive step resides in the combination of these features, which provides a comprehensive and versatile luggage system that addresses specific challenges in various environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different materials, sensors, or mechanisms to achieve the same objectives. For example, the biometric sensors could be replaced with RFID tags, or the temperature control mechanisms could be based on thermoelectric cooling. Additionally, the luggage system could be designed to accommodate different object sizes, shapes, or weights.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive luggage system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including security, disaster relief, aerospace, and underwater exploration. The system's ability to adapt to diverse operational environments makes it an attractive solution for organizations and individuals operating in these fields.

Field of Art

Luggage design and transportation equipment, with expertise in securing mechanisms, material engineering, and storage system optimization

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with advanced knowledge of mechanical design, materials science, and ergonomic storage solutions, capable of adapting existing technologies to novel use cases

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental luggage holding system provides a flexible framework for adapting to specialized environments. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the core mechanical design, utilizing known engineering techniques to modify material properties and integrate additional functional sensors or environmental adaptations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Luggage holding system with adjustable straps and rails for securing objects
PTD Variation
Biometric sensor integration into holding system straps
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding authentication sensors to existing restraint mechanisms is a predictable design modification using standard embedded electronics, representing a simple substitution of known technological elements
Source Patent Element
Strap-based object retention mechanism
PTD Variation
Water-resistant material selection for straps enabling flotation
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection for environmental adaptability is an obvious design choice within standard engineering problem-solving, particularly when addressing specific use case requirements
Source Patent Element
Modular luggage holding configuration with adjustable components
PTD Variation
Temperature control mechanisms integrated into strap system
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating thermal management into existing mechanical structures represents a straightforward engineering solution using known thermoregulatory techniques
Source Patent Element
Strap-based object retention system with sliding rail mechanism
PTD Variation
High-altitude oxygen preservation integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting storage systems for specialized environmental conditions is a predictable engineering approach using known material science and supplemental system design techniques
Source Patent Element
Adjustable luggage holding mechanism with pressure-responsive components
PTD Variation
Underwater pressure-resistant strap design
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying existing mechanical restraint systems for extreme environmental conditions represents a standard engineering problem-solving approach using known material and structural adaptation techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857047's fundamental luggage holding system design, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of existing technological configurations, rendering subsequent patent claims involving similar specialized luggage adaptations unpatentable as anticipated by the prior art through routine engineering modifications.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,047
TitleLuggage comprising a holding system with straps
Assignee(s)PA.COTTE SA