Multi-Industry Adaptive Cutting Comb Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857054_0007_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Adaptive Cutting Comb Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857054_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857054_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. 11,857,054.

Background and Problem Solved

The original cutting comb patent addressed the issue of trimming split ends of human hair. However, its core technology has untapped potential for solving similar problems in other industries. The present invention solves the problem of limited adaptability of the original cutting comb design by expanding its applications to various fields.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of the original cutting comb design to address specific challenges in various industries. The inventive step is the integration of sensors, heat treatment, and vacuum systems to create a versatile and efficient cutting comb technology.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the teeth design, material, and spacing to accommodate different materials and applications. Additional sensors or automation features could be integrated to enhance precision and efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in industries such as horticulture, beauty and cosmetics, food processing, pet grooming, and textile manufacturing. The market demand for efficient and precise cutting technologies is substantial, and the present invention is well-positioned to capitalize on this demand.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Precision cutting tools and grooming devices, with expertise in mechanical design, material selection, and ergonomic tool configurations for hair, plant, and fiber cutting applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer or designer with advanced technical training in mechanical engineering, familiarity with cutting tool design, understanding of material properties, and experience in adapting tools across different industrial and consumer applications

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental cutting comb design disclosed in the source patent represents a versatile technological platform that can be readily adapted across multiple domains by applying standard engineering techniques of sensor integration, material modification, and functional expansion. The core mechanical principles of tooth configuration, cutting mechanism, and precision control are transferable between hair cutting, plant pruning, and industrial fiber processing applications. These variations represent predictable extensions of the original cutting comb technology using well-established design modification strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Cutting comb with teeth oriented perpendicularly to longitudinal axis

PTD Variation

Adapting cutting comb design for plant branch pruning with thickness-detecting sensor

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of existing cutting geometry to alternative organic material cutting, with sensor integration being a known technique for precision control

Source Patent Element

Heatable teeth configuration from source patent claims

PTD Variation

Heat treatment system for setting cut ends of hair extensions

Obviousness Reasoning

Known thermal processing technique applied to similar material cutting context, representing a straightforward design adaptation

Source Patent Element

Planar hair-dividing elements with projections

PTD Variation

Adjustable teeth spacing for cutting edible roots with motorized drive system

Obviousness Reasoning

Mechanical tooth configuration can be modified using standard engineering design choices to accommodate different cutting materials and requirements

Source Patent Element

Cutting comb with perpendicular tooth orientation

PTD Variation

Cutting comb with rounded teeth and integrated vacuum system for pet hair cutting

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining known mechanical cutting principles with auxiliary collection system represents a predictable enhancement using standard engineering techniques

Source Patent Element

Precision hair cutting mechanism

PTD Variation

Fiber cutting system with adjustable cutting depth and thickness-detection sensor

Obviousness Reasoning

Transferring precision cutting principles across material domains using standard sensor and mechanical adjustment techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857054, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed variations in the Published Technical Disclosure to represent obvious extensions of the source patent's cutting comb technology. The systematic adaptation of the fundamental cutting comb design across multiple technical domains demonstrates that the variations would have been obvious to a skilled practitioner at the time of invention, lacking any inventive step beyond routine engineering design modifications.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,054
Title	Cutting comb
Assignee(s)	ATHROA HAIR CARE