Versatile Displacement System for Precise Placement
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A modular displacement system enables precise placement of various equipment in diverse industries, including medical, renewable energy, manufacturing, and satellite communication.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the challenge of positioning heavy kitchen appliances on working surfaces. However, this limitation in scope and application hinders its adoption in other industries. The new inventive concept expands the core technology to cater to the precise placement requirements in various fields, where equipment misalignment can have significant consequences.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Versatile Displacement System consists of a displacement element and an adjustment element. The displacement element is designed to displace equipment on a surface, while the adjustment element enables the transition between a deactivated state and an activated state. This system can be adapted for use in operating rooms, wind turbine foundations, rooftops, manufacturing surfaces, and other environments. The displacement element can take various forms, such as rollers, sliding elements, or linear drives, depending on the specific application requirements.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the core displacement technology to diverse industries, thereby providing a novel solution for precise equipment placement. The inventive step lies in recognizing the versatility of the original patent's technology and creatively adapting it to address the unique challenges in these new fields.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different materials, adjusting the displacement element's geometry, or incorporating sensors for real-time monitoring. Variations could involve integrating the system with existing infrastructure, such as robotic arms or satellite dish mounts, to enhance their functionality.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Versatile Displacement System has vast commercial potential across multiple industries, including medical, renewable energy, manufacturing, and satellite communication. The system's adaptability and precision make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to optimize their equipment placement processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J47/16 |
| F | F16 | F16M11/045 |
| F | F16 | F16M11/046 |
| F | F16 | F16M11/08 |
| F | F16 | F16M11/18 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Mechanical engineering focusing on precision positioning systems, equipment mounting, and adjustable support mechanisms across multiple industrial domains including kitchen appliances, medical equipment, renewable energy, and manufacturing
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with expertise in precision positioning technologies, familiar with modular displacement systems, mechanical adjustment mechanisms, and cross-industry equipment placement solutions with bachelor's or master's level training
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental displacement mechanism disclosed in US 11857118 as a generalizable technology applicable across diverse industrial contexts. The core technical principles of a displacement element with an adjustable activation state are directly transferable between kitchen appliance positioning and other precision placement scenarios. The PTD demonstrates that the source patent's core mechanical concept can be systematically adapted to different equipment types and environmental contexts through predictable engineering modifications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,118 |
|---|---|
| Title | Device for positioning a kitchen appliance, base unit including the device, and method of using the base unit |
| Assignee(s) | Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH |