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Advanced Jar Storage Apparatus: Innovative Design Solution

Publication ID: 24-11857069_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Jar Storage Apparatus: Innovative Design Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857069_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857069_0006_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, 'Apparatus and method for storing jars', while effective, has limitations in terms of accessibility, jar displacement, and adaptability to different jar sizes. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing direct improvements and enhancements to the original design, providing a more efficient, safer, and user-friendly jar storage solution.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in the combination of adjustable side retaining members, a retractable front retaining member, and a built-in stabilizing mechanism, which collectively provide a more efficient, safer, and adaptable jar storage solution. The inventive step is the integration of these features, which overcome the limitations of the original patent and provide a distinct improvement over existing jar storage solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the design of the side retaining members, such as telescoping or pivoting mechanisms, to further enhance adjustability. Additionally, the stabilizing mechanism could be implemented using alternative technologies, such as sensors or actuators, to achieve the same functionality.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced jar storage apparatus has significant commercial potential in the household goods, kitchenware, and storage solutions industries. The invention's adaptability, safety features, and ease of use make it an attractive solution for consumers seeking efficient and convenient jar storage solutions.

Field of Art

Storage systems and apparatus design, specifically for jar organization and retention mechanisms, with expertise in mechanical engineering, structural design, and ergonomic storage solutions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with experience in storage system design, familiar with modular storage concepts, material properties, and standard manufacturing techniques for adjustable storage apparatus

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable design extensions of the source patent's jar storage apparatus, utilizing standard engineering techniques to enhance functionality through incremental improvements in adjustability, safety, and user interaction.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Base with fasteners and side retaining members at approximately 85 degrees
PTD Variation
Telescoping or pivoting side retaining members to accommodate different jar sizes
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjustable geometric configurations are a known design technique for creating adaptable storage systems, representing a predictable variation that would be obvious to optimize storage flexibility
Source Patent Element
Perpendicular connection of retaining members to base
PTD Variation
Soft-grip surfaces on retaining members to prevent jar scratching
Obviousness Reasoning
Material surface modifications are a standard design approach for improving functional interactions, representing a routine engineering solution to enhance user experience and product performance
Source Patent Element
Jar storage apparatus with static geometric configuration
PTD Variation
Built-in stabilizing mechanism with automatic weight and size detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Integration of sensor technologies and adaptive mechanisms is a predictable evolution in storage design, representing an obvious technological enhancement to improve storage security and user convenience
Source Patent Element
Fixed front and side retaining members
PTD Variation
Retractable front retaining member for improved jar access
Obviousness Reasoning
Movable or adjustable structural elements are well-known mechanical design solutions for improving accessibility and functionality, representing a straightforward design modification
Source Patent Element
Basic jar retention system
PTD Variation
Automatic jar type detection and apparatus self-adjustment
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing smart sensing and adaptive technologies is a predictable technological progression in storage system design, representing an obvious application of known control and sensor integration techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable design extensions of US Patent 11857069, utilizing standard engineering techniques to incrementally improve jar storage apparatus functionality through known methods of geometric adaptation, material modification, and technological enhancement.

Original Patent Information

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