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Adaptive Air Chamber Tech: Multi-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857076_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Air Chamber Tech: Multi-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857076_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857076_0007_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, 'Adjustable bed system with foundations having first and second configurations,' primarily focused on inflatable air mattress systems. However, the core technology has broader potential applications. The present invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying the adjustable air chamber concept to entirely new fields, providing innovative solutions for real-world problems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the unexpected application of adjustable air chamber technology to diverse industries, demonstrating a non-obvious extension of the original patent's concept. The inventive step is the recognition of the technology's broader potential and its adaptation to address specific challenges in various fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include modifications to the air chamber design, control unit algorithms, or user interface to accommodate specific industry requirements. Additionally, variations could involve integrating sensors, machine learning, or IoT connectivity to further enhance the system's performance and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in multiple industries, including agriculture, healthcare, and sports technology. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to optimize performance, efficiency, and outcomes in their respective fields.

Field of Art

Adjustable mechanical systems with pneumatic control, specifically air chamber technologies for adaptive physical interfaces with electronic control mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in pneumatic systems, mechanical design, and electronic control interfaces, familiar with adaptive pressure-based technologies across multiple domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental principles of the source patent's adjustable air chamber system as readily adaptable to diverse application contexts. The core technological elements - pressure-controllable chambers, electronic control units, and user input mechanisms - represent transferable design principles with predictable performance characteristics. The disclosed variations demonstrate straightforward domain translation of established pneumatic control methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable air chamber system with central controller managing motor and pressure configurations
PTD Variation
Applying air chamber pressure control to livestock feeding station optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using pressure-based systems for environmental control, with predictable results in agricultural management contexts
Source Patent Element
Electronic input mechanism for dynamically adjusting chamber configurations
PTD Variation
Real-time environmental data driving air chamber pressure modifications for crop growth
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of control system principles to agricultural monitoring, representing a standard design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Inflatable air chamber with programmable pressure settings
PTD Variation
Wearable temperature regulation device using adjustable air chamber pressure
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of known thermoregulation techniques with established pneumatic control methodologies
Source Patent Element
Motor-driven adjustable foundation with centralized control system
PTD Variation
Physical rehabilitation system using pressure-adjustable support chambers
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of adaptive pressure technologies to therapeutic intervention domains
Source Patent Element
Electronic input mechanisms for dynamic chamber configuration
PTD Variation
Athletic performance enhancement through real-time pressure-based body support
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying sensor-driven adaptive systems to performance optimization scenarios
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857076's comprehensive disclosure of adjustable pneumatic systems with electronic control interfaces, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of prior art through standard technological translation and predictable design adaptations, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar pneumatic control methodologies anticipated and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

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