Synergistic Seating Furniture Chassis System

Publication ID: 24-11857087_0008_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Seating Furniture Chassis System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857087_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857087_0008_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 novel seating furniture chassis system integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more efficient, adaptive, and durable system.

Background and Problem Solved

The original seating furniture chassis patent had limitations in terms of inflexibility, limited connectivity, and lack of adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the original patented concept with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Synergistic Seating Furniture Chassis System consists of a blockchain-based decentralized control unit, IoT-enabled peripheral electrical devices, and a central AI module. The AI module analyzes data from the IoT-enabled devices and generates control signals for the blockchain-based control unit. The system also incorporates a novel material with improved durability for the base body. Additionally, the system features AI-powered predictive maintenance, allowing it to predict maintenance needs based on usage patterns. The system can also be integrated with an AI-powered operating system to learn user preferences and adjust the seating furniture chassis accordingly.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these distinct technologies creates a new, more powerful system that is not anticipated by the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Synergistic Seating Furniture Chassis System could include variations in the type of novel material used, different AI-powered operating systems, or additional IoT-enabled sensors. The system could also be adapted for use in different types of seating furniture, such as office chairs or sofas.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Synergistic Seating Furniture Chassis System has significant commercial potential in the furniture and technology industries. It could be marketed as a premium product for high-end office spaces, luxury homes, or healthcare facilities, where adaptability, efficiency, and durability are crucial.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Furniture design and mechatronic systems, with expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical systems integration, and control mechanisms for adaptive furniture

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with knowledge of mechanical design, electrical control systems, sensor integration, and emerging technologies in smart furniture interfaces

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into a seating furniture chassis represents a predictable extension of existing control system architectures. The source patent establishes a foundational chassis with electrical connectivity and control mechanisms, which naturally invites technological enhancements using contemporary digital technologies. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using well-understood integration strategies in mechatronic system design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Central electrical device with control signal generation capabilities

PTD Variation

AI-powered central module generating adaptive control signals

Obviousness Reasoning

Replacing standard control logic with AI represents a known technique for creating more dynamic system responses, using predictable machine learning approaches

Source Patent Element

Peripheral electrical devices connected to base chassis

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled peripheral devices with enhanced sensor capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding network connectivity and sensor capabilities to existing peripheral devices is a standard design evolution in modern mechatronic systems

Source Patent Element

Base body with electrical cable connections

PTD Variation

Novel material base body with improved durability characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Material substitution with performance improvements is a routine design optimization approach recognized in mechanical engineering

Source Patent Element

Fixed electrical connection architecture

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based decentralized control unit

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing distributed control architectures represents a predictable technological progression for increasing system reliability and data management

Source Patent Element

Static electrical device configuration

PTD Variation

Predictive maintenance system using usage pattern analysis

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing prognostic monitoring through data analysis is a known technique for improving system reliability and maintenance strategies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857087 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed seating furniture chassis system variations obvious and non-inventive. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable combinations of known techniques in mechatronic system design, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological integrations obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,087
Title	Seating furniture chassis
Assignee(s)	Innotec Motion GmbH