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Adaptive Desktop Workspace for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857073_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Desktop Workspace for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857073_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857073_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. 11,857,073.

Background and Problem Solved

The original desktop workspace patent addressed the need for a healthier work environment by allowing users to switch between sitting and standing. However, it did not consider the unique requirements of specialized environments. This invention disclosure addresses the limitations of the original patent by adapting the desktop workspace for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, medical professionals, and high-altitude environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original desktop workspace patent, specifically designed for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, medical, and high-altitude environments. These specialized variations provide a unique value proposition, distinguishing them from the original patent and existing solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include modular components, allowing users to customize their desktop workspace according to their specific needs. Variations could also involve integrating the desktop workspace with other specialized equipment, such as medical imaging devices or communication systems for disaster relief.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including government agencies, disaster relief organizations, healthcare providers, and companies operating in extreme environments. The market demand for specialized desktop workspaces is substantial, driven by the need for enhanced productivity, security, and user experience in unique operational environments.

Field of Art

Ergonomic workspace design and adjustable furniture systems, focusing on vertical height-adjustable workstations with mechanical actuation and platform configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in ergonomic furniture design, familiar with linear actuator technologies, mechanical linkage systems, and adaptive workspace solutions

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental vertical adjustment mechanism can be readily adapted to specialized environmental contexts by applying standard engineering modifications. The core mechanical principles of height-adjustability remain consistent across the disclosed variations, with environmental adaptations representing predictable design extensions. The PTD's claims represent straightforward application of known mechanical principles to specific use cases that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Vertically adjustable work surface platform with linear actuator mechanism
PTD Variation
Adaptation for high-security environments with tamper-evident features
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding security features to an existing mechanical design represents a known technique for domain-specific customization, involving predictable modifications to standard mechanical structures
Source Patent Element
Base and arm configuration supporting vertical movement
PTD Variation
Base configured to withstand extreme weather and environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and structural reinforcement are standard engineering approaches for adapting mechanical systems to challenging environments, representing a predictable design evolution
Source Patent Element
Keyboard platform protruding parallel to work surface
PTD Variation
Integration with specialized equipment like medical imaging devices
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design and equipment integration are common engineering practices for expanding functional versatility of workspace platforms
Source Patent Element
Linear actuator mechanism for vertical adjustment
PTD Variation
Adaptation for high-altitude environments with low-oxygen operation
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting mechanical components for environmental constraints represents a standard engineering problem-solving approach with predictable solution strategies
Source Patent Element
Work surface platform with adjustable vertical positioning
PTD Variation
Disaster relief workspace with water-resistant configuration
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying protective materials and environmental sealing represents a known technique for expanding equipment functionality across different use contexts
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857073's disclosure of a vertically adjustable desktop workspace, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through standard engineering adaptations. The disclosed modifications represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental mechanical principles, applying known techniques to create domain-specific workspace solutions without requiring inventive complexity.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,073
TitleDesktop workspace that adjusts vertically
Assignee(s)Office Kick, Inc.