Advanced Load Bearing Surface for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857081_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Load Bearing Surface for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857081_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857081_0009_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. 11,857,081.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a load bearing surface with kinetic energy management features, but it did not address the unique challenges posed by extreme environments. The present invention adapts the original concept to meet the specific demands of these niche markets, providing enhanced performance and reliability.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as resistance to cutting, piercing, extreme temperatures, moisture, wind, rain, or abrasion, and the use of chemical or mechanical bonds to secure the fabric to the carrier. These advancements provide a non-obvious solution to the specific challenges of extreme environments, going beyond the original patent's kinetic energy management features.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include using different fiber materials, varying the weave pattern, or incorporating additional features such as sensors or energy harvesting capabilities. Variations could also include adapting the invention for use in other extreme environments, such as space exploration or high-altitude operations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in industries such as defense, emergency services, disaster relief, construction, and outdoor recreation. The specialized load bearing surfaces could be integrated into vehicles, shelters, equipment, and gear, providing enhanced safety, comfort, and performance in extreme environments.

Field of Art

Textile engineering and composite materials for load-bearing surfaces, with expertise in fabric design, material science, and manufacturing techniques for specialized protective applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A textile engineer or materials scientist with advanced degree, experience in fabric design, knowledge of polymer chemistry, understanding of overmolding techniques, and familiarity with performance requirements for specialized load-bearing surfaces

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental fabric and overmolding technique provides a clear framework for adapting the load bearing surface to specific environmental challenges. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technology by selecting specialized fiber compositions and bonding techniques to address specific use cases. These modifications would be considered routine design optimization within the skill set of a textile engineer specializing in protective materials.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Woven fabric with inelastic polymeric fibers secured by overmolding
PTD Variation
Adding specific resistance properties (cutting, temperature, moisture) to the fiber composition
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting fiber materials with enhanced performance characteristics is a standard design approach for adapting textile technologies to specific environments, representing a predictable variation
Source Patent Element
Overmolded carrier securing fabric
PTD Variation
Introducing chemical and mechanical bonding techniques to enhance fabric-carrier integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative bonding methods is a routine engineering optimization that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking improved material interfaces
Source Patent Element
Polyester fibers as inelastic material
PTD Variation
Incorporating specialized fiber blends for high-performance applications like emergency response or disaster relief
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring fiber compositions for specific use cases represents a standard materials engineering approach with predictable design outcomes
Source Patent Element
Load bearing surface with woven fabric construction
PTD Variation
Expanding application domains from vehicle seating to high-security, emergency response, and extreme environment scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Translating core textile technologies across different application domains is a standard practice in materials engineering, representing an obvious technological extension
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857081's disclosure of a load bearing surface with woven fabric and overmolding techniques, the present publication demonstrates that a person of ordinary skill in textile engineering would find the claimed variations obvious through routine design optimization, thereby establishing anticipatory prior art that would render subsequent similar claims non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,081
TitleLoad bearing surface with kinetic energy management fabric
Assignee(s)ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.