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Advanced Retractable Rod Connecting Device for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857067_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Retractable Rod Connecting Device for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857067_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857067_0004_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. 11,857,067.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a connecting device having retractable rods, suitable for general-purpose applications. However, the growing demand for specialized solutions in high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather environments has created a need for adapted connecting devices that can address the unique challenges of these niches. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel features and modifications that enable the connecting device to operate effectively in these specialized contexts.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original connecting device for specialized applications, introducing novel features such as enhanced security features, rapid deployment mechanisms, and weather-resistant materials and seals. The inventive step resides in the combination of these features, which enables the connecting device to operate effectively in high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the design of the connecting members, rotary tabs, and rods to accommodate different types of high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, and extreme weather conditions. Additional variations could include the use of different materials, such as advanced composites or smart materials, to enhance the device's performance and durability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, and companies operating in extreme weather environments. The market for specialized connecting devices is expected to grow as the demand for tailored solutions in these niches increases.

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically portable furniture and connection mechanisms, with expertise in folding structures, mechanical joints, and modular design systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in design of collapsible structures, familiar with mechanical coupling techniques, materials science, and adaptable connection systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental connecting device design provides a versatile platform for adaptation to specialized environments. The core mechanical principles of retractable rods, connecting members, and rotational interfaces are readily transferable to high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather applications. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering modifications that extend the source patent's core technological concept through standard design adaptation techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Retractable rod connection mechanism with rotary tabs and slotted connecting members
PTD Variation
Adapting the connection mechanism for high-security facility deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the existing mechanical interface could be modified with additional security features using known mechanical engineering techniques, representing a predictable variation
Source Patent Element
Case structure with positioning posts and holes
PTD Variation
Incorporating weather-resistant materials and enhanced sealing around positioning interfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and environmental adaptation are standard design considerations that a skilled practitioner would find obvious when extending the original mechanical concept
Source Patent Element
Modular rod connection system
PTD Variation
Rapid deployment configuration for disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
The inherent modularity of the original design naturally suggests quick-assembly applications, representing an obvious extension of the core mechanical principles
Source Patent Element
Rotary tab connection with shaft interfaces
PTD Variation
Enhanced security locking mechanisms using similar rotational principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional locking features using existing rotational interfaces represents a predictable design evolution within the known mechanical system
Source Patent Element
Connecting device with multiple interconnectable rods
PTD Variation
Network of interconnected devices for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Scaling and networked configurations are standard design extensions that a PHOSITA would find obvious when adapting the original connection methodology
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857067's fundamental connecting device design, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of the prior art, achievable through standard mechanical engineering design techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed modifications predictable and within the scope of ordinary creativity in mechanical system design, thus rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,067
TitleConnecting device having retractable rods
Assignee(s)JIANGXI RASSON BILLIARD MANUFACTURING CO., LTD