Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Adaptive Support System for Healthcare & Performance

Publication ID: 24-11857076_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Adaptive Support System for Healthcare & Performance,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857076_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857076_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. 11,857,076.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described an adjustable bed system for personal comfort. However, its limitations were confined to a specific industry and application. The new invention addresses the problem of suboptimal support and pressure relief in various fields, where individuals require customized assistance to achieve their goals or alleviate suffering.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the core technology, which were not anticipated in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the adjustable bed system to address specific challenges in various industries, resulting in improved outcomes and enhanced quality of life.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the adjustable foundation with other devices, such as exercise equipment or medical devices, to provide a more comprehensive solution. Variations may include using different materials or designs for the adjustable foundation, or incorporating artificial intelligence to optimize the system's performance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including sports technology, healthcare, and hospital equipment. The target market includes professional athletes, individuals with sleep disorders, physical therapy patients, chronic pain sufferers, and hospitals seeking to improve patient outcomes.

Field of Art

Adjustable bed systems, medical device design, ergonomic support technologies, with expertise in mechanical engineering, biomechanics, and adaptive control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degree, understanding of adaptive mechanical systems, sensor integration, and biomechanical support technologies, capable of translating core mechanical principles across multiple application domains

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent's adjustable foundation technology provides a fundamental platform for adaptive support systems that can be readily extended to specialized domains like athletic performance, medical treatment, and pain management. A PHOSITA would recognize the inherent modularity of the adjustable foundation's core mechanical and control mechanisms, enabling straightforward adaptation to context-specific requirements. The disclosed variations represent predictable engineering extensions that leverage the foundational technological framework established in the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable foundation with motor-controlled positioning and pressure adjustment capabilities
PTD Variation
Integrating physiological monitoring sensors to dynamically adjust foundation support based on real-time data
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining sensor feedback with existing adjustable mechanical systems is a known technique in adaptive engineering, representing a predictable application of existing control system principles
Source Patent Element
Central controller coordinating multiple foundation motors
PTD Variation
Data analytics module tracking patient outcomes and providing personalized support recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending the central control mechanism to include data processing and adaptive recommendations is an obvious design evolution using standard software and control engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Air chamber pressure adjustment mechanism
PTD Variation
Customized support for physical therapy and chronic pain management through precision pressure modulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying existing pressure adjustment technologies to specialized medical support contexts represents a straightforward and predictable engineering adaptation
Source Patent Element
Configurable foundation with multiple operational states
PTD Variation
Wearable device integration for real-time physiological monitoring and adaptive support
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding the foundation's configurability to include external sensor inputs is a logical and foreseeable technological progression
Source Patent Element
Motor-controlled positioning system
PTD Variation
Hospital bed design optimization through adaptive support and outcome tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying the foundational mechanical adjustment principles to institutional medical equipment represents an obvious technological translation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857076's disclosure of an adjustable foundation system with motor-controlled positioning and pressure modulation, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through predictable engineering adaptations. The disclosed technical variations represent straightforward extensions of the source patent's core mechanical and control system principles, rendering subsequent claims involving similar adaptive support technologies obvious and therefore unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,076
TitleAdjustable bed system with foundations having first and second configurations
Assignee(s)Sleep Number Corporation