Adaptable Positioning Systems for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857118_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Positioning Systems for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857118_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857118_0002_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. 11,857,118.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses novel applications of a device for positioning various devices or objects on diverse surfaces, leveraging the core technology of the original patent to address unique challenges in medical, renewable energy, entertainment, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the challenge of positioning heavy kitchen appliances on working surfaces. However, the need for precise positioning and adjustment exists in various other industries, where devices or objects must be accurately placed on surfaces to ensure optimal performance, safety, or efficiency. The present inventive concept solves this problem by adapting the core technology to cater to these diverse industries.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of systems and methods for positioning devices or objects on surfaces, including medical devices on patient bodies, solar panels on roofs, musical instruments on stages, satellite dishes on roofs, and robotic arms on production lines. These systems feature displacement elements, such as rolls, sliding elements, or wheels, which enable precise positioning and adjustment. The inventive concept also incorporates adjustment elements, including linear drives and gear mechanisms, to facilitate seamless transitions between deactivated and activated states.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in its application of the original patent's core technology to entirely new industries, addressing distinct challenges and opportunities. The inventive step resides in the creative adaptation of the displacement and adjustment elements to accommodate the unique requirements of each industry, thereby providing innovative solutions for precise positioning and adjustment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include the use of pneumatic or hydraulic systems for displacement, or the integration of sensors and AI algorithms to optimize positioning and adjustment. Variations may also involve the application of the inventive concept to other industries, such as aerospace or construction, where precise positioning and adjustment are critical.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including medical, renewable energy, entertainment, telecommunications, and manufacturing. The market for adaptable positioning systems is vast, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and product development. The inventive concept's ability to address specific challenges in each industry positions it for widespread adoption and growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J47/16
F F16 F16M11/045
F F16 F16M11/046
F F16 F16M11/08
F F16 F16M11/18

Field of Art

Mechanical positioning systems, with expertise in device mounting, adjustment mechanisms, and precision positioning across industrial and consumer applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in design of adjustable mounting systems, familiar with linear drives, gear mechanisms, and displacement technologies across multiple industries

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core positioning technology disclosed in the source patent represents a generalizable mechanical solution applicable across diverse technical domains. The fundamental principles of displacement elements, adjustment mechanisms, and translatory movement are universally adaptable when applied with standard engineering design practices. The variations presented in the PTD represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core mechanical concepts, utilizing known techniques to solve positioning challenges in different contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Displacement element with rolls or sliding components for kitchen appliance positioning
PTD Variation
Applying displacement elements to medical devices, solar panels, musical instruments, satellite dishes, and robotic arms
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that positioning challenges are fundamentally similar across industries, and mechanical displacement principles can be readily transferred using standard design adaptation techniques
Source Patent Element
Linear drive for translatory movement between deactivated and activated states
PTD Variation
Implementing linear drives in medical device holders, solar panel mounts, and satellite dish positioning systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Linear drive technologies are well-understood mechanical solutions with predictable performance across different application contexts, representing an obvious design choice for precise positioning
Source Patent Element
Gear mechanism for adjusting displacement element states
PTD Variation
Integrating gear mechanisms into robotic arm positioning systems and medical device adjustment platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Gear mechanisms are standard mechanical components with known interchangeability, and their application to different positioning challenges represents a routine engineering design variation
Source Patent Element
Base unit for kitchen appliance positioning
PTD Variation
Expanding positioning system to diverse industrial and consumer domains with similar mechanical requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that positioning challenges share fundamental mechanical principles, making cross-industry adaptation a predictable engineering solution
Source Patent Element
Displacement element configured for installation in a specific mounting system
PTD Variation
Adapting displacement elements to medical device holders, stage equipment, roof-mounted systems, and production line configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular mechanical design principles enable straightforward adaptation of positioning technologies across different mounting contexts using standard engineering practices
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857118 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations of positioning systems across multiple industries to be obvious extensions of known mechanical positioning technologies, representing predictable design adaptations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,118
TitleDevice for positioning a kitchen appliance, base unit including the device, and method of using the base unit
Assignee(s)Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH