Modular Customization Platform: Cross-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857066_0002_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Customization Platform: Cross-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857066_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857066_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. 11,857,066.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Customizable hairbrush', demonstrated a novel approach to customization by selectively attaching bristle structures to a hairbrush. However, this innovation was limited to the hair care industry. The present invention addresses the problem of limited adaptability by applying the core technology to entirely different industries, fields, and problems, thereby unlocking new applications and use cases.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious approach to applying the core technology of the original patent to diverse industries, fields, and problems. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the platform's adaptability and the creation of new, industry-specific applications that were not originally considered.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the modular customization platform could include varying base designs, component interfaces, and attachment mechanisms. Additionally, the platform could be implemented using different materials, manufacturing processes, or software integration. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and further expand the platform's adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular customization platform has significant commercial potential across various industries, including but not limited to precision farming, manufacturing, exercise systems, smart home automation, and medical devices. The platform's adaptability and versatility make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to innovate and expand their product offerings.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Modular mechanical systems design with a focus on interchangeable components and attachment mechanisms across various technical domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, systems integration, and modular component architecture, capable of recognizing transferable design principles across different technological applications

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent's core innovation of a customizable base with selectively attachable components provides a fundamental design template that a skilled practitioner would readily recognize as adaptable to multiple technological domains. The modular attachment mechanism described in the hairbrush patent represents a generalizable platform for creating interchangeable functional units across diverse fields. A PHOSITA would understand that the core technical principles of selective component attachment and modular base design are universally applicable beyond personal grooming tools.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Hairbrush base with first and second slots for selective component attachment

PTD Variation

Agricultural tool base with interchangeable functional components for different soil and crop requirements

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of modular attachment mechanism to solve domain-specific customization challenges using known mechanical interface techniques

Source Patent Element

Locking bar mechanism for securing interchangeable bristle structures

PTD Variation

Manufacturing workflow system with selectively attachable processing modules

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious application of precision locking mechanism to industrial modular design using standard engineering design transfer principles

Source Patent Element

Customizable base with ability to attach different bristle configurations

PTD Variation

Medical diagnostic tool with interchangeable diagnostic components

Obviousness Reasoning

Straightforward translation of modular platform concept to medical device domain using well-understood component interface strategies

Source Patent Element

Elongated end portion with multiple attachment slots

PTD Variation

Smart home control panel with interchangeable functional modules

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable implementation of modular attachment principle in electronic systems integration using known mechanical and electrical interface techniques

Source Patent Element

Selective coupling mechanism for bristle structures

PTD Variation

Exercise device with interchangeable exercise components

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious design adaptation applying standard modular attachment principles to create a versatile fitness platform

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857066's disclosure of a modular component attachment system, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through straightforward application of known modular design principles. The fundamental technical teaching of a customizable base with selective component attachment represents a generalizable design approach that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner when applied across multiple technological domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,066
Title	Customizable hairbrush
Assignee(s)	Ouidad Licensing LLC