Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Adaptive Jar Storage System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857069_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Adaptive Jar Storage System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857069_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857069_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. 11,857,069.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for an apparatus and method for storing jars addressed a common need for efficient jar storage. However, it did not account for the unique challenges and requirements of specialized environments. This new invention addresses these limitations by providing customized jar storage solutions that cater to the specific demands of these niche environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features and combinations of elements that are not obvious from the original patent. These innovations include the integration of biometric authentication, weather-resistant materials, quick-release fasteners, adjustable fasteners, telescoping side retaining members, and moisture-absorbing materials, which provide a significant improvement over the prior art.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of alternative materials, such as titanium or carbon fiber, to enhance durability and resistance to environmental factors. Variations could also include the integration of sensors and IoT technology to monitor jar storage conditions and provide real-time feedback.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive jar storage systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including security, disaster relief, construction, and food processing. The systems can be marketed as specialized solutions for niche environments, offering a competitive advantage over generic jar storage solutions.

Field of Art

Storage systems and apparatus design, specifically jar storage solutions involving structural mounting and retention mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in storage system design, familiar with modular mounting techniques, material selection, and ergonomic configuration of storage apparatus

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core jar storage apparatus design, utilizing standard engineering techniques to adapt the base concept to specialized environments and use cases. The fundamental structural configuration remains consistent, with modifications representing routine design adaptations addressing specific contextual requirements. These variations demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches within storage system design that would be immediately apparent to a skilled practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Base configured to connect to a surface via fasteners
PTD Variation
Introducing high-security, quick-release, adjustable, and corrosion-resistant fasteners
Obviousness Reasoning
Fastener selection is a routine design choice with known interchangeable alternatives, representing predictable engineering modifications to suit specific environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Perpendicular side retaining members connected to a base
PTD Variation
Implementing telescoping, collapsible, and reinforced side retaining members
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjustable geometric configurations are standard design solutions for improving adaptability and portability of storage systems
Source Patent Element
Basic jar retention channel design
PTD Variation
Adding biometric authentication, moisture-absorbing materials, and mechanical assist mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating supplementary functional features represents a predictable enhancement strategy using known technological approaches
Source Patent Element
Perpendicular structural connections
PTD Variation
Introducing weather-resistant and specialized materials like titanium and carbon fiber
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution is a standard engineering technique for improving performance characteristics in specific use environments
Source Patent Element
Basic storage apparatus geometry
PTD Variation
Adapting design for high-security, disaster relief, and extreme environmental scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Contextual adaptation of storage systems through minor structural modifications represents a predictable design evolution
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857069, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing routine engineering adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight. The disclosed modifications constitute predictable variations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby rendering potential claims covering similar technical solutions unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,069
TitleApparatus and method for storing jars