Dynamic Support System: Adaptive Ergonomic Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857079_0001_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Dynamic Support System: Adaptive Ergonomic Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857079_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857079_0001_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. 11,857,079.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an internal support system for cushions and mattresses, but it had limitations in terms of adjustability, customization, and pressure relief. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing dynamic support modules, self-adjusting ergonomic features, and built-in pressure sensing technology.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention is novel and non-obvious in its integration of dynamic support modules, self-adjusting ergonomic features, and built-in pressure sensing technology, which provide a new level of comfort, support, and ergonomics in cushions and mattresses. The inventive step lies in the combination of these features, which overcome the limitations of the original patent and provide a significant improvement in the field.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different types of dynamic support modules, such as air-filled or gel-filled modules, or different materials and designs for the cushion body. The system may also be adapted for use in various applications, such as office chairs, car seats, or medical beds.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The dynamic support system has significant commercial potential in the furniture and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of office ergonomics, automotive seating, and medical support systems. The system's ability to provide enhanced comfort, support, and ergonomics makes it an attractive solution for companies and individuals seeking to improve workplace productivity and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Ergonomic seating and cushion design, focusing on support systems for chairs, office furniture, and personal comfort products

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in ergonomic product design, materials science, and biomechanical support systems, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of experience in cushion and seating technology

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's dynamic support modules and customization features are logical extensions of the source patent's core cushion support system design. The variations represent predictable combinations of known ergonomic design principles with the existing cushion support technology. The PTD's claims essentially apply standard engineering design optimization techniques to the foundational support structure disclosed in the original patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Removable support portion located within a recess in the main cushion body

PTD Variation

Modular support modules with interchangeable components addressing specific ergonomic needs

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would find it obvious to expand the removable support concept into a more flexible modular system, as modularity is a standard design approach for customizable products

Source Patent Element

Support portion centrally located between lateral sides of the main portion

PTD Variation

Dynamic support module that adjusts firmness based on user weight and pressure distribution

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting the central support concept to include responsive materials is a predictable application of known adaptive material technologies

Source Patent Element

Seat cushion with specific peripheral tapering and structural configuration

PTD Variation

Self-adjusting ergonomic feature with adjustable nodes conforming to body shape

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending the structural design to include more responsive ergonomic features represents a natural progression of cushion support technology

Source Patent Element

Internal support system for cushions and mattresses

PTD Variation

Built-in pressure sensing technology providing real-time user feedback

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor technologies into support systems is a well-known approach for enhancing product functionality and user experience

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857079, the claimed variations in the present publication would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention. The disclosed modifications represent predictable combinations of known ergonomic design techniques with the foundational support system, and therefore lack the requisite non-obviousness for patent protection under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,079
Title	Internal support system for cushions, mattresses and the like