Specialized Seating Furniture Chassis for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857087_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Seating Furniture Chassis for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857087_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857087_0004_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. 11,857,087.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A seating furniture chassis designed for specific, high-demand environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and extreme temperature environments, providing enhanced functionality and adaptability.

Background and Problem Solved

Known seating furniture chassis have limitations in catering to specialized environments, compromising functionality and safety. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adaptive features, enhanced security, and environmental resilience.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a base body with environment-specific features, such as tamper-evident coatings, reinforced structural integrity, weather-resistant coatings, heat-resistant materials, or cold-resistant materials. A plurality of electrically conductive cables fastened to the base body connect peripheral electrical devices to a central electrical device, which is equipped with cryptographic capabilities, emergency power backup, environmental sensors, thermal management capabilities, or cold-start capabilities, depending on the target environment. The central electrical device prioritizes communication with critical peripheral electrical devices during emergency situations, adapts to changing environmental conditions, and monitors and regulates temperature-sensitive devices.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in the integration of specialized features and adaptive capabilities, which enable the seating furniture chassis to operate effectively in niche environments, providing a non-obvious solution to the limitations of known seating furniture chassis.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modular designs, interchangeable components, or adaptable connectors to facilitate easy reconfiguration for different environments. Variations may also include the use of advanced materials, such as nanomaterials or smart materials, to further enhance the chassis's performance and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as defense, emergency response, construction, and aerospace, where specialized seating furniture chassis are essential for efficient and safe operations. Target markets may include government agencies, private security firms, disaster relief organizations, and extreme environment operators.

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically seating furniture design with integrated electrical and control systems, focusing on chassis architecture and electrical component integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, electrical systems integration, and adaptable furniture chassis technologies, capable of understanding modular design principles and environmental adaptation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the base seating furniture chassis design to specialized environments represents a predictable variation using known engineering techniques. The source patent establishes a fundamental modular chassis with electrical connectivity, which naturally invites adaptation for specific use cases. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of existing design principles by applying domain-specific modifications to a standard chassis architecture.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Base body with electrical cable connections and central control unit
PTD Variation
Adding environment-specific base body features like tamper-evident coatings or reinforced structural integrity
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying material properties and structural characteristics is a standard design optimization technique for specialized environments, representing a predictable engineering solution
Source Patent Element
Central electrical device generating control signals
PTD Variation
Implementing cryptographic capabilities, emergency power backup, and environmental sensor integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing control unit functionality with additional sensing and communication capabilities is a known approach for improving system resilience and adaptability
Source Patent Element
Peripheral electrical devices connected to central control unit
PTD Variation
Prioritizing critical device communication during emergency situations
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing communication prioritization is a standard technique in control systems design, particularly for high-reliability applications
Source Patent Element
Seating furniture chassis with cable connections
PTD Variation
Introducing modular designs with interchangeable components and adaptable connectors
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design is a well-established engineering approach for creating flexible systems that can be reconfigured for different use cases
Source Patent Element
Base body with electrical device connections
PTD Variation
Incorporating advanced materials like nanomaterials for enhanced performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science advancements represent a predictable progression in engineering design, with skilled practitioners routinely exploring novel material properties
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857087, the variations disclosed in this publication would be obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art, as they represent predictable extensions of existing seating furniture chassis design principles through standard engineering modifications targeting specific environmental requirements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,087
TitleSeating furniture chassis
Assignee(s)Innotec Motion GmbH