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Intelligent Connecting Device: Advanced Connection Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857067_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Connecting Device: Advanced Connection Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857067_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857067_0008_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 connecting device having retractable rods (Chinese Patent Application No. 202110345521.0) was limited in its ability to provide secure connections, monitor device usage, and optimize connection configurations. The present invention addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of distinct technologies to create a more powerful and intelligent connecting device system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of IoT, AI, blockchain, and novel materials with the original connecting device having retractable rods, providing a synergistic effect that enhances the system's security, optimization, and predictive maintenance capabilities.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in the IoT-enabled sensors, AI-powered analytics module, and blockchain-based authentication system. Additionally, the novel, high-strength material developed using machine learning algorithms could be replaced with other advanced materials. The cloud-based platform and AI-powered optimization module could be modified to accommodate different device usage patterns and connection configurations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent connecting device system has vast commercial potential in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and healthcare, where secure and optimized device connections are critical. The system's predictive maintenance capabilities also offer significant value in reducing downtime and increasing overall efficiency.

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically device connection systems and modular structural components with retractable mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, IoT integration, materials science, and adaptive connection technologies, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating IoT sensors, AI analytics, and blockchain authentication with a mechanical connecting device represents predictable technological extensions that leverage standard interconnection and monitoring techniques. The proposed variations apply well-known digital transformation strategies to an existing mechanical system, utilizing standard sensor integration and data processing methods. The modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance device monitoring and security capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Connecting device with retractable rods and modular connection mechanisms
PTD Variation
Adding IoT-enabled sensors to monitor rod extension and retraction
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors into mechanical systems is a known technique for monitoring performance, with predictable results in tracking device state and usage
Source Patent Element
Mechanical connection system with multiple configurable components
PTD Variation
Implementing AI-powered optimization module for analyzing connection configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to optimize mechanical system performance is a standard design approach in modern engineering, representing a predictable technological evolution
Source Patent Element
Structural components with precise mechanical interfaces
PTD Variation
Developing high-strength material coatings using machine learning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science optimization through computational techniques is a well-established method for improving mechanical component performance
Source Patent Element
Modular connection device with multiple rod configurations
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based authentication and usage tracking system
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure tracking and authentication for mechanical systems is a known approach for enhancing device management and security
Source Patent Element
Mechanical connection mechanism with multiple interface points
PTD Variation
Cloud-based remote monitoring and control platform
Obviousness Reasoning
Remote monitoring of mechanical systems through cloud platforms represents a standard technological integration with predictable implementation strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857067 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed IoT-enhanced, AI-optimized, and blockchain-authenticated connecting device system to be an obvious extension of existing mechanical connection technologies, rendering potential claims in this domain anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness criteria.

Original Patent Information

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