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Adaptive Multi-Industry Opening Mechanism Patent

Publication ID: 24-11857048_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Multi-Industry Opening Mechanism Patent,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857048_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857048_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. 11,857,048.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a mechanism for opening and closing an opening leaf with respect to a frame. However, the patent's limitations were confined to a specific application. This new invention addresses the need for a mechanism that can be adapted to diverse industries, overcoming the constraints of the original design.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the original mechanism to diverse industries, demonstrating an inventive step by overcoming the limitations of the original design. The new invention provides a non-obvious solution to the problem of adapting the mechanism to various devices and industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include variations in the mechanism's design, such as different guiding arrangements, transmission rods, or fastening mechanisms. Additionally, the invention could be adapted to other industries, such as aerospace, agriculture, or construction.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including solar energy, wind energy, medical devices, space exploration, and industrial automation. The mechanism's versatility and adaptability make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve efficiency and flexibility in their operations.

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering focusing on motion transfer mechanisms, specifically opening/closing systems with translation and pivoting functionality across multiple industries

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in motion transfer systems, familiar with kinematic mechanisms, bearing designs, and adaptable motion translation techniques across different technical domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the source patent's core mechanism as a generalized motion transfer system capable of adaptation across multiple technical domains. The PTD's variations represent straightforward application of the original mechanism's core principles to different industries by substituting the specific panel or component while maintaining the fundamental translation and pivoting motion. The technical solution is fundamentally transferable with minimal modification.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Mechanism for translating an opening panel from a closing plane to an opening plane, followed by pivoting about an axis
PTD Variation
Applying the mechanism to solar panel deployment, wind turbine blade pitch adjustment, medical device positioning, satellite antenna extension, and robotic arm movement
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting standard motion transfer mechanisms to domain-specific applications with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Guiding arrangement with rectilinear and semi-circular portions for transmission rod movement
PTD Variation
Utilizing identical guiding principles across different mechanical systems like robotic arms and satellite antenna mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of known motion transfer techniques that can be applied across different mechanical systems with expected performance
Source Patent Element
Mechanism configured with bearing and roller support for precise motion control
PTD Variation
Implementing identical bearing and roller configurations in medical device and industrial automation contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard mechanical design approach for translating precise motion across different technical domains
Source Patent Element
Fastening mechanism allowing rotational actuation about a pivot axis
PTD Variation
Adapting fastening mechanism for solar panel, wind turbine, and robotic arm applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering solution for transferring rotational motion across different mechanical systems
Source Patent Element
Opening/closing mechanism with parallel plane translation
PTD Variation
Extending mechanism to space exploration, medical devices, and renewable energy applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-known engineering practice of generalizing mechanical solutions across diverse technical domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857048, the present disclosure demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed variations obvious through standard mechanical engineering adaptation techniques. The core motion transfer mechanism represents a generalizable solution readily applicable across multiple technical domains without requiring inventive complexity or unexpected results.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,048
TitleMechanism for opening/closing an opening leaf with respect to a frame
Assignee(s)PA.COTTE SA