Adaptive Support System: Multi-Industry Flexible Structures

Publication ID: 24-11857078_0007_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Support System: Multi-Industry Flexible Structures,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857078_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857078_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. 11,857,078.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an inflatable airbed mattress internal support system, addressing the issue of airbed deformation under user weight. However, the limitations of this invention lie in its restricted application to airbeds. The present invention expands the core technology to cater to diverse industries, solving the problem of inadequate internal support in various fields.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of the internal support system for diverse applications, overcoming the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to be applied beyond airbeds, addressing specific challenges in various industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different materials, such as lightweight composites or advanced polymers, to enhance the structural integrity and flexibility of the internal support system. Variations may also involve the integration of sensors, actuators, or other technologies to further enhance the performance and functionality of the system.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including renewable energy, emergency response, underwater exploration, and entertainment. The target markets include companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions for flexible solar panels, portable wind turbines, emergency shelters, underwater vessels, and immersive displays.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Inflatable structural systems, mechanical engineering, with expertise in flexible membrane design, structural support configurations, and multi-panel pneumatic structures

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with experience in pneumatic systems, materials science, and structural design, capable of understanding load transfer, material properties, and adaptive structural configurations

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental internal support wall and beam configuration disclosed in the source patent represents a versatile structural principle that can be readily adapted across multiple technical domains. The core innovation of strategically positioned internal support elements and inflatable geometry provides a transferable design paradigm that can be systematically applied to solve structural challenges in diverse contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original airbed support system by maintaining the essential structural mechanics while recontextualizing the technology for alternative applications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Internal support wall constructed from single or multiple panels connected between top and bottom surfaces

PTD Variation

Applying the internal support wall concept to solar panel frames, wind turbine structures, and emergency response modules

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would recognize that the load-bearing and shape-maintaining principles are consistent across different structural applications, representing a known technique of technology transfer

Source Patent Element

Side support beams extending at non-normal angles between top and bottom panels

PTD Variation

Utilizing angled support beams in underwater vessels and three-dimensional display structures

Obviousness Reasoning

The geometric principles of load distribution and structural rigidity are universally applicable, making such adaptations a predictable design choice

Source Patent Element

Inflatable structure with interconnected panels providing structural integrity

PTD Variation

Modular interconnected inflatable systems for emergency response and deployable structures

Obviousness Reasoning

Modular design and pneumatic structural principles represent well-understood engineering approaches for creating adaptable, transportable systems

Source Patent Element

Attachment mechanisms for securing internal support elements to panel surfaces

PTD Variation

Attaching external components like wind turbine blades or projection surfaces to the internal support infrastructure

Obviousness Reasoning

Attachment strategies are fundamental engineering considerations, and adapting mounting techniques represents a routine design optimization

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857078, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the fundamental pneumatic structural design. The systematic application of internal support wall and beam configurations across diverse technical domains represents predictable engineering adaptations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious invention, thereby establishing this disclosure as anticipatory prior art against potential future patent claims in related technological spaces.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,078
Title	Inflatable airbed mattress internal support system
Assignee(s)	POLYGROUP MACAU LIMITED (BVI)