Modular Equipment Management System for Multi-Industry Use

Publication ID: 24-11857064_0007_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Equipment Management System for Multi-Industry Use,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857064_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857064_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. 11,857,064.

Background and Problem Solved

The original tool attachment system, designed for tool belts and job site locations, had limitations in its applicability to other industries. This new invention addresses the need for a modular equipment management system that can be adapted to different industries, such as healthcare and emergency response, where efficient equipment organization and management are crucial.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the core technology to entirely different industries, namely healthcare and emergency response, which were not originally considered. The inventive step lies in the adaptability of the system to various surfaces and equipment types, making it a versatile solution for diverse industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adjustable receivers for accommodating different surface types, tool attachment devices with customizable locking mechanisms, or integration with existing equipment management systems. Variations could also include the use of different materials or manufacturing processes to enhance durability or reduce costs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular equipment management system has significant commercial potential in industries such as healthcare, emergency response, and construction, where efficient equipment organization and management are essential. The system's adaptability and customizability make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to optimize their equipment management processes.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical attachment systems, tool mounting technologies, equipment mounting solutions with a focus on modular coupling mechanisms for portable equipment

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in attachment systems, familiar with modular design principles, locking mechanisms, and adaptable mounting solutions across industrial and professional equipment contexts

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental transferability of the source patent's tool attachment system to alternative contexts like medical and emergency response equipment management. The core technical principles of a receiver, releasable coupling mechanism, and locking/unlocking actuator remain consistent across different surface types and equipment categories. The variations represent predictable adaptations of a known attachment technology to solve analogous organizational challenges in different professional environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Receiver with channel and locking hole configured to attach to a belt

PTD Variation

Receiver configured to attach to hospital cart or fire truck surfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design adaptation applying known mounting principles to alternative surface geometries with minimal technical modification

Source Patent Element

Tool attachment device with locking mechanism and actuator

PTD Variation

Medical supply pouch attachment using identical locking/release mechanism

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of transferring mechanical coupling principles across equipment types with functionally equivalent requirements

Source Patent Element

Pivotable coupling between receiver and attachment device

PTD Variation

Flexible positioning of medical equipment pouches on hospital cart receivers

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious extension of existing mechanical articulation principles to optimize equipment organization and accessibility

Source Patent Element

Removable attachment system with discrete receiver and tool device components

PTD Variation

Modular medical equipment management system with interchangeable receivers and attachment devices

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable system-level design evolution applying established modular coupling concepts to equipment management challenges

Source Patent Element

Actuator-controlled locking mechanism

PTD Variation

Standardized release mechanism for securing medical and emergency response equipment

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine application of known mechanical release technique to alternative equipment mounting scenarios

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857064's disclosure of a tool attachment system, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the adaptation of the core attachment technology to medical and emergency response equipment contexts to be obvious and lacking inventive step. The variations represent predictable technical extensions employing known mechanical coupling principles across substantially equivalent functional domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,064
Title	Tool attachment system
Assignee(s)	MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION