Adaptive Modular Support System for Advanced Comfort

Publication ID: 24-11857079_0005_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Modular Support System for Advanced Comfort,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857079_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857079_0005_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 internal support system for cushions, mattresses, and the like, while providing some degree of comfort and support, has limitations in terms of adaptability, ergonomics, and user experience. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a modular, adaptive, and intelligent internal support system that can dynamically respond to user needs, providing unparalleled comfort and support.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention is novel and non-obvious in its use of modular, adaptive, and intelligent components to provide real-time optimization of user comfort and support. The integration of artificial intelligence, sensors, and machine learning, as well as the use of electroactive polymer-based materials, represents a significant departure from the original internal support system and provides a new and innovative solution to the problem of user comfort and support.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different materials, such as shape-memory alloys or advanced polymers, to provide dynamic support and comfort. The system could also be integrated with other technologies, such as wearable devices or health monitoring systems, to provide a more comprehensive and personalized support experience. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in other applications, such as automotive or aerospace seating.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the furniture and bedding industries, as well as in the healthcare and wellness sectors. The invention could be marketed as a premium product, offering unparalleled comfort and support to users. The potential market for the invention is vast, with applications in both consumer and commercial settings.

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 similar ergonomic applications. Requires expertise in materials engineering, biomechanics, and adaptive support technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with 3-5 years of experience in ergonomic product design, familiar with materials science, cushion support structures, and emerging adaptive technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core concept of modular internal support systems. The fundamental structure of strategically positioned support elements can be readily augmented with emerging technologies like sensors and adaptive materials. The core innovation of the source patent provides a clear technological foundation that would naturally invite incremental improvements using known techniques in smart materials and sensor integration.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

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

PTD Variation

Integrating sensor networks and machine learning algorithms into the removable support module

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding electronic sensing capabilities to a modular support structure represents a predictable application of known smart material technologies, with a reasonable expectation of success in enhancing user comfort monitoring

Source Patent Element

Support portion centrally located between lateral sides of the main portion

PTD Variation

Implementing electroactive polymer materials that can dynamically adjust stiffness and configuration

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying material properties of an existing support structure is a standard design optimization technique, with multiple known approaches for creating adaptive cushioning technologies

Source Patent Element

Seat cushion with defined peripheral tapering and orthogonal support geometry

PTD Variation

Incorporating virtual reality and haptic feedback systems into the cushion's support framework

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending a physical support system into interactive digital domains represents a logical progression in ergonomic design, utilizing well-established human-computer interaction principles

Source Patent Element

Internal support system for cushions and mattresses

PTD Variation

Integrating health monitoring capabilities and real-time biomechanical adaptation

Obviousness Reasoning

Augmenting a support structure with physiological monitoring is a foreseeable enhancement using standard sensor and data processing technologies

Source Patent Element

Cushion with configurable internal support structure

PTD Variation

Implementing artificial intelligence for dynamic comfort optimization

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying machine learning algorithms to an existing adaptive support system represents an incremental technological improvement with a high probability of successful implementation

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857079 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed innovations obvious and lacking in non-obvious inventive merit. The combination of known techniques in smart materials, sensor integration, and adaptive support systems demonstrates that the claimed innovations represent predictable extensions of existing technological frameworks, thereby rendering such claims obvious 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