Adaptive Modular Attachment System for Multi-Industry Use

Publication ID: 24-11857068_0002_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Modular Attachment System for Multi-Industry Use,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857068_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857068_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. 11,857,068.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a toolless attachment assembly for electronic height-adjustable desks, but its core technology has limitations in terms of adaptability to other industries. This new invention addresses the problem by applying the core technology to diverse fields, providing a flexible and efficient attachment solution.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious application of the core technology to diverse industries, providing a significant expansion of the original patent's scope. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the attachment assembly's versatility and its adaptation to address specific challenges in various fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adjustable connector assemblies, customizable lever designs, and integrated sensors for monitoring attachment stability. Variations of the invention could also involve the use of different materials, such as lightweight composites or corrosion-resistant alloys, to enhance the attachment assembly's performance in specific environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable attachment assembly has vast commercial potential across multiple industries, including solar energy, wind turbines, medical devices, infrastructure monitoring, and security systems. The invention's flexibility and efficiency make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to streamline their attachment processes and improve overall system performance.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical attachment systems and modular connection technologies, with expertise in precision coupling mechanisms for diverse structural applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with mechanical design experience, familiar with attachment systems, pivot mechanisms, and adaptable connection technologies across multiple industries

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent's fundamental attachment assembly with a pivoting lever and protrusion-based connection provides a generalized technical framework that can be readily adapted to different structural contexts. A PHOSITA would recognize the core mechanical principles as universally applicable across various domains. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations by applying the identical mechanical coupling strategy to different substrates and industries.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Lever pivotable between first and second positions for securing attachment

PTD Variation

Applying the lever mechanism to solar panel mounting, wind turbine blade attachment, medical device securing, bridge sensor installation, and security camera mounting

Obviousness Reasoning

The lever mechanism represents a known, transferable technique for creating adjustable, secure connections across different substrates and load requirements

Source Patent Element

Connector assembly with housing and protrusion configurations

PTD Variation

Modifying material compositions and integrating sensors for monitoring attachment stability

Obviousness Reasoning

Material selection and sensor integration are predictable design variations that a PHOSITA would consider for optimizing attachment performance in specific environments

Source Patent Element

Sliding and rotatable connection between connector assembly and rail

PTD Variation

Extending the connection mechanism to different structural interfaces like roof surfaces, medical equipment, and infrastructure

Obviousness Reasoning

The fundamental sliding/rotational connection principle can be translated across different geometric contexts with minimal technical adaptation

Source Patent Element

Frictional engagement between protrusion and slot

PTD Variation

Applying frictional locking mechanisms to secure components in solar, medical, and infrastructure applications

Obviousness Reasoning

Frictional locking represents a standard mechanical technique for creating adjustable yet secure connections, easily transferable between technical domains

Source Patent Element

Toolless attachment assembly concept

PTD Variation

Implementing quick-release and reconfigurable connection strategies across diverse industries

Obviousness Reasoning

The toolless attachment paradigm represents a generalizable design approach with broad applicability to modular connection challenges

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857068's disclosure of a versatile attachment assembly, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through predictable application of known mechanical coupling principles. The technical modifications represent routine engineering adaptations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing robust prior art against subsequent patent claims in related technological domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,068
Title	Toolless attachment assembly
Assignee(s)	Poppin, Inc.