Adaptive Smart Support System for Intelligent Cushioning

Publication ID: 24-11857079_0003_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Smart Support System for Intelligent Cushioning,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857079_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857079_0003_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 described an internal support system for cushions, mattresses, and the like, but it lacked the ability to adapt to individual user needs, provide real-time adjustments, and integrate with other technologies. The present invention addresses these limitations by combining the internal support system with synergistic technologies to create a more powerful, intelligent system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the concept of integrating the internal support system with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies to provide a more powerful, intelligent system that adapts to individual user needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different sensor arrays, adjustment modules, and materials. The system may also be adapted for use in various applications such as healthcare, automotive, or aerospace. Additionally, the invention may be integrated with other technologies such as augmented reality or machine learning to further enhance its capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the industries of healthcare, furniture, and technology. It may be used in a variety of applications such as hospital beds, office chairs, and mattresses, and may also be integrated into smart home systems. The target market includes consumers seeking personalized comfort and support, as well as healthcare professionals and businesses seeking to provide enhanced patient care.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Ergonomic seating and cushion design, focusing on internal support systems for chairs, mattresses, and adaptive comfort technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in ergonomic product design, materials science, and human factors engineering, familiar with adaptive support technologies and sensor integration

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating smart sensor technologies and adaptive materials into the existing internal support system is a predictable extension of the source patent's core teachings. The fundamental structure of the cushion support system provides a natural framework for technological enhancement. The PTD's proposed variations represent logical technological progressions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve cushion performance and user experience.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Removable support portion within a cushion recess with specific geometric configurations

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled sensors integrated into the support module for real-time pressure and body shape detection

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding sensor technology to an existing modular support system is a predictable design improvement using known miniaturization and sensor integration techniques

Source Patent Element

Cushion with centrally located support portion having specific peripheral geometries

PTD Variation

AI-powered recommendation engine for dynamically adjusting support characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing machine learning algorithms to optimize an existing adjustable support system represents an obvious technological enhancement using standard control and data processing methods

Source Patent Element

Internal support system with specific material and structural configurations

PTD Variation

Hybrid material incorporating phase-change and shape-memory alloy technologies

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining known advanced materials to improve thermal and structural properties of a support system is a standard approach in materials engineering with predictable optimization outcomes

Source Patent Element

Seat cushion with removable and configurable support structure

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based data storage system for securely managing user support preferences

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing secure data management technologies for personalized product configurations is a straightforward application of existing digital infrastructure techniques

Source Patent Element

Cushion with lateral and peripheral support configurations

PTD Variation

Modular support system with interchangeable components for customized user needs

Obviousness Reasoning

Creating a modular design that allows user-specific customization is an obvious design evolution that extends the existing patent's flexible support concept

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857079 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The combination of known sensor technologies, adaptive materials, and digital infrastructure with the existing internal support system represents a predictable application of standard engineering techniques to enhance cushion performance and user experience.

Original Patent Information

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