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Advanced Multi-Industry Opening/Closing Mechanism Patent

Publication ID: 24-11857048_0007_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Multi-Industry Opening/Closing Mechanism Patent,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857048_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857048_0007_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 described a mechanism for opening/closing an opening leaf with respect to a frame, but it was limited to a specific application. The present invention addresses the need for a more versatile and adaptable opening/closing mechanism that can be applied to various devices in different industries, overcoming the limitations of the original patent.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the original mechanism to various devices in different industries, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the potential of the original mechanism to be adapted and applied to a wide range of devices and industries, providing a new and innovative solution to the specific problems faced by each industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different types of devices, such as agricultural equipment, construction machinery, or aerospace components. Variations of the mechanism could include different types of translations and pivoting movements, or different materials and manufacturing processes.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including renewable energy, aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these industries, which could benefit from the improved functionality, efficiency, and safety provided by the invention.

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically mechanisms for translational and rotational movement of panels, components, or devices across multiple industries including aerospace, renewable energy, robotics, and medical technology

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in kinematic mechanisms, motion translation systems, pivoting mechanisms, and interdisciplinary design adaptation with 3-5 years professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the source patent's mechanism as a generalized translation and pivoting system that can be readily adapted across multiple technical domains. The core technical principle of translating an object from a stowed to deployed position followed by a pivotal rotation represents a fundamental mechanical concept applicable to diverse contexts. The variations disclosed demonstrate predictable engineering adaptations that leverage the source patent's fundamental mechanical principles.

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 array deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting translation mechanisms to energy system configurations, predictable result of extending mechanical principles to renewable energy applications
Source Patent Element
Guiding arrangement with rectilinear and semi-circular path segments for transmission rod movement
PTD Variation
Implementing similar path geometry for wind turbine blade deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of geometric motion solutions, design choice based on established mechanical engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Mechanism configured to cause translation followed by pivoting about a virtual axis
PTD Variation
Robotic arm deployment and positioning mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering solution using known kinematic transformation techniques, standard method of extending mechanical concepts across technological domains
Source Patent Element
Fastening mechanism allowing rotational actuation orthogonal to translation
PTD Variation
Satellite dish mounting and deployment system
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-understood mechanical principle of coordinated translational and rotational motion, obvious application of source patent's core mechanical concept
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857048's comprehensive mechanism disclosure, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through straightforward mechanical adaptation, rendering potential future claims covering similar translation and pivoting systems anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

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