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Advanced Ejection Drive Technology: Multi-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857070_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Ejection Drive Technology: Multi-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857070_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857070_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. 11,857,070.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a drive device for a moveable furniture part, comprising a carrier and an ejection device. However, this technology has limitations in terms of its applicability to other industries and use cases. The present invention addresses this limitation by exploring novel applications of the ejection drive technology, thereby expanding its potential and value.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious application of the ejection drive technology to various industries, thereby expanding its scope and value. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the original technology and adapting it to solve distinct problems in diverse fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the design of the carrier, ejection device, and synchronization coupling element to accommodate specific industry requirements. Additionally, the invention could be implemented using different materials, sizes, or configurations to suit particular use cases.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential across various industries, including renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, and emergency services. The market for ejection drive technology is expected to grow as companies seek to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance in their respective fields.

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically drive systems for movable components in furniture, robotics, and automated deployment systems. Ordinary skill would involve mechanical design, understanding of kinematic mechanisms, and experience with ejection and deployment technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in design of motion systems, familiar with mechanical coupling, force transfer mechanisms, and adaptable drive technologies across different application domains

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent discloses a fundamental drive mechanism for ejecting a movable component using a carrier and ejection slide. A PHOSITA would recognize that this core mechanical principle can be readily adapted to different domains by substituting the specific movable component while maintaining the underlying technical structure. The ejection mechanism's core functionality remains consistent across varied applications, making translation to solar panels, robotic arms, or inventory systems a predictable engineering adaptation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Carrier extending in closing direction with ejection slide for furniture component movement
PTD Variation
Applying identical drive mechanism to solar panel deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of known mechanical principle to alternative domain with functionally equivalent movement requirements
Source Patent Element
Ejection device capable of moving component from closed to open position
PTD Variation
Implementing mechanism for robotic arm or emergency response module deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of translating precise mechanical motion control across different technical contexts with substantially similar kinematic requirements
Source Patent Element
Synchronization coupling element for controlling component movement
PTD Variation
Adapting coupling mechanism for precision farming or warehouse inventory systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of design solutions for translating controlled mechanical motion, making cross-domain adaptation an obvious design choice
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857070's disclosure of a fundamental drive mechanism for component ejection, a person having ordinary skill in mechanical engineering would find the variations disclosed herein obvious. The core technical principles of carrier-based movement and slide-controlled ejection represent a predictable engineering adaptation across multiple technical domains, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar mechanical deployment strategies obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,070
TitleDrive device for a moveable furniture part
Assignee(s)JULIUS BLUM GMBH