Innovative Toolless Desk Attachment Assembly Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857068_0009_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Innovative Toolless Desk Attachment Assembly Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857068_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857068_0009_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 attaching a motor housing and/or a leg assembly to an electronic height-adjustable desk. However, this invention had limitations in addressing specific, niche requirements. The present invention solves this problem by introducing specialized variations of the toolless attachment assembly, tailored to meet the unique demands of various environments and user needs.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of the original toolless attachment assembly to address specific, niche requirements. The inventive step resides in the combination of features tailored to each unique environment or user need, providing a new level of customization and reliability in electronic height-adjustable desks.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adjustable locking mechanisms, modular connector assemblies, or interchangeable rail components to further expand the range of applications and environments. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in other types of furniture or equipment, such as hospital beds or industrial machinery.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including office furniture, disaster relief, healthcare, and industrial equipment. The invention's ability to provide customized solutions for specific environments and user needs opens up new market opportunities and revenue streams.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Furniture design and mechanical engineering, specifically electronic height-adjustable desk attachment systems, with expertise in modular connection mechanisms and adaptive mounting technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years of experience in furniture design, familiar with adjustable furniture mechanisms, tolerancing, material selection, and modular connection techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable adaptations of the source patent's core toolless attachment assembly concept. The fundamental mechanical principles of the connector assembly can be readily modified to address specific environmental or user requirements without requiring inventive complexity. The source patent's core design provides a flexible framework that inherently supports customization through minor structural and material modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Lever-based connector assembly with pivotable protrusions for attaching desk components

PTD Variation

Integrating a locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized detachment in high-security environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding a security locking feature represents a known design modification for preventing unauthorized component separation, using predictable mechanical techniques familiar to a PHOSITA

Source Patent Element

Sliding connector assembly with frictional engagement between protrusions and rail

PTD Variation

Incorporating shock-absorbing materials to stabilize desk components in high-vibration environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Introducing vibration-dampening materials is a standard engineering approach for mitigating mechanical stress, representing a routine design optimization with expected results

Source Patent Element

Toolless attachment system with configurable lever positions

PTD Variation

Adapting the connector assembly for use with assistive technology or emergency deployment scenarios

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying connection interfaces to accommodate specialized use cases is a predictable extension of the original design's inherent flexibility, requiring only minor geometric or material adjustments

Source Patent Element

Rail-based attachment mechanism with adjustable surface interactions

PTD Variation

Developing weather-resistant connector assemblies for extreme environmental conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Selecting corrosion-resistant materials and reinforcing structural components represents a standard engineering approach to environmental adaptation, utilizing known material science techniques

Source Patent Element

Connector assembly with interchangeable protrusion configurations

PTD Variation

Creating modular attachment systems capable of accommodating multiple desk component types

Obviousness Reasoning

Designing adaptable connection interfaces is a routine design strategy for increasing product versatility, representing a predictable solution within the mechanical design domain

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in the Published Technical Disclosure would have been obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art at the time of invention, given the teachings of US Patent 11857068. The PTD demonstrates that the source patent's toolless attachment assembly provides a fundamental design framework readily adaptable to diverse environmental and user-specific requirements through predictable mechanical modifications, thereby rendering potential patent claims covering such variations unpatentable as obvious variants.

Original Patent Information

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