Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Modular Cabinet Bracket System for Dynamic Equipment

Publication ID: 24-11857074_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Cabinet Bracket System for Dynamic Equipment,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857074_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857074_0005_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. 11,857,074.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a corner bracket design for cabinets, providing structural support and resistance to dust, dirt, and fluid entry. However, the design was limited to fixed configurations, making it inflexible for evolving equipment needs. The present invention addresses this limitation by introducing a modular cabinet system with adaptive corner brackets, enabling effortless reconfiguration to meet changing capacity requirements.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in its modular, adaptive corner bracket design, which enables seamless reconfiguration of the cabinet to accommodate changing equipment capacity requirements. This innovative approach overcomes the limitations of fixed corner bracket designs, providing a more versatile and efficient solution for equipment storage and protection.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include corner brackets with adjustable sealing portions, allowing for fine-tuned adjustments to accommodate different equipment sizes. Additionally, the modular frame members could be designed with varying lengths or shapes to accommodate unique equipment configurations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular cabinet system with adaptive corner brackets has significant commercial potential in industries such as telecommunications, data storage, and medical equipment, where equipment capacity requirements frequently change. The invention's ability to adapt to these changing needs ensures optimal storage and protection of equipment, reducing downtime and increasing overall efficiency.

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically cabinet and enclosure design with a focus on modular structural components and sealing mechanisms for equipment protection

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, materials engineering, and equipment enclosure systems, capable of understanding structural integration, material properties, and modular design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's modular corner bracket system represents a predictable extension of the source patent's core teachings about adaptable cabinet structural components. The fundamental concept of interconnectable corner brackets with fluid-resistant sealing is inherently scalable, making the PTD's variations a logical design progression. The modular approach simply applies standard engineering design principles of adaptability and reconfigurability to the existing corner bracket technology.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Corner bracket with structural portion and sealing portion comprising different materials
PTD Variation
Modular corner brackets that can be disassembled and reassembled to change cabinet configuration
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that creating adjustable connections between structural components is a known technique for improving system flexibility, with predictable results in equipment enclosure design
Source Patent Element
Sealing portion that over-molded onto structural portion
PTD Variation
Fluid-resistant seals that can be configured to accommodate different equipment sizes
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting sealing mechanisms to different dimensional requirements is a standard design approach, representing an obvious variation based on known material and manufacturing techniques
Source Patent Element
Corner bracket with multiple apertures for material engagement
PTD Variation
Frame members configured to be modularly added or removed to change cabinet size
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing modular connection points is a predictable solution for creating scalable equipment enclosures, utilizing standard mechanical design principles
Source Patent Element
Structural support portion with multiple material configurations
PTD Variation
Cabinet system that can be reconfigured to adapt to changing equipment capacity requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing adaptable structural systems is a well-known engineering approach for creating flexible equipment solutions, representing an obvious extension of existing design methodologies
Source Patent Element
Corner bracket with orthogonal receiver axes
PTD Variation
Interconnectable corner brackets with configurable geometric relationships
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating adjustable geometric connections between structural components is a standard technique for improving system versatility, with predictable and expected results
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 the invention, with a reasonable expectation of success, when considered in light of US Patent 11857074. The modular design approach represents a predictable variation of existing corner bracket technology, employing known techniques for creating adaptable equipment enclosure systems.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,074
TitleSealing corner bracket and cabinet including corner bracket
Assignee(s)CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION