Electric Handheld Device for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857114_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Electric Handheld Device for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857114_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857114_0007_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. 11,857,114.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original hand-held electric barbecue device to create a versatile, handheld electric device adaptable to various industries, including gardening, agriculture, pet grooming, medical procedures, and food processing.

Background and Problem Solved

The original hand-held electric barbecue device, although innovative, was limited to a specific application. This inventive concept addresses the need for a more versatile, handheld electric device that can be easily adapted to different industries, providing users with a more efficient and effective solution.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept consists of a handheld electric device comprising a driving system and a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism is detachably connected to various tools or instruments, depending on the specific application. For instance, in gardening, the device can be connected to a pruning tool; in agriculture, to a sensor array; in pet grooming, to a grooming tool; in medical procedures, to a surgical instrument; and in food processing, to a chopping tool. The driving system provides the necessary power and control to operate the attached tool, ensuring precise and efficient performance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a significant departure from the original patent by applying the core technology to entirely new industries and use cases. The inventive concept's adaptability and versatility, achieved through the detachable linkage mechanism, provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the design of the driving system, modifying the linkage mechanism to accommodate different tool sizes or types, or integrating additional features, such as sensors or adjustable speed controls, to further enhance the device's performance and versatility.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The electric handheld device has vast commercial potential, targeting industries such as gardening, agriculture, pet grooming, medical procedures, and food processing. The device's adaptability and efficiency make it an attractive solution for professionals and individuals seeking to streamline their workflows and improve productivity.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J43/283
A A47 A47J43/18

Field of Art

Electromechanical handheld devices with modular tool attachment systems, specifically focusing on precision mechanical interfaces and power transmission for portable electric tools across multiple domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, electrical systems, and modular tool integration, possessing knowledge of motor-driven mechanisms, detachable linkage systems, and cross-industry adaptable tool platforms

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental design of the source patent's electric barbecue device as a generalizable platform for power transmission and tool attachment that could be readily adapted to multiple technical domains. The core technical elements - a driving system, detachable linkage mechanism, and standardized connection interface - represent a versatile architectural approach that could be systematically applied across different industries. The PTD demonstrates a predictable extension of the original patent's core mechanical and electrical principles by substituting specialized tools while maintaining the fundamental power transmission and attachment methodology.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Motor with D-shaped shaft for precise rotational power transmission
PTD Variation
Applying identical power transmission principle to gardening, medical, and food processing tools
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable result of using a known mechanical power transfer technique across different tool applications with minimal design modification
Source Patent Element
Detachable linkage mechanism connecting barbecue fork
PTD Variation
Replacing barbecue fork with pruning tools, surgical instruments, and sensor arrays
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of modular tool attachment with standardized mechanical interfaces that enable rapid reconfiguration
Source Patent Element
Handle with internal driving system and mounting slots
PTD Variation
Adapting handle design to accommodate different tool connection geometries
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of design solutions for creating a universal tool platform with predictable mechanical adaptations
Source Patent Element
Electric power-driven handheld device
PTD Variation
Extending device functionality across agriculture, medical, and food processing domains
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious technological migration of a core mechanical concept to solve analogous technical challenges in different fields
Source Patent Element
Precision mechanical linkage for food preparation
PTD Variation
Applying identical precision mechanical principles to surgical and agricultural instrumentation
Obviousness Reasoning
Recognized engineering practice of transferring proven mechanical design principles across technically related domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857114's disclosure of a hand-held electric device with modular tool attachment, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions employing known techniques of mechanical design and power transmission. A person having ordinary skill in electromechanical tool design would find the proposed adaptations to be predictable modifications of the source patent's core technological principles, thus rendering subsequent claims obvious and anticipatable by the existing prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,114
TitleHand-held electric barbecue device
Assignee(s)FOSHAN DEYE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.