Modular Energy Systems for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857252_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Energy Systems for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857252_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857252_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. 11,857,252.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses the application of modular energy systems with bezels having light blocking features to various industries, including warehouse logistics, agriculture, electric vehicles, wearable devices, and air quality monitoring. This concept enables the creation of streamlined, efficient, and interference-reduced systems in these fields.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the issue of cluttered operating rooms by introducing a modular energy system with a bezel having light blocking features. However, this technology has broader applications beyond the medical field. The present inventive concept solves the problem of electromagnetic interference and inefficiencies in diverse industries by leveraging the core technology of the original patent.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The modular energy system with a bezel having light blocking features is adapted for use in various industries. In warehouse logistics, the system optimizes inventory management and reduces electromagnetic interference between devices. In agriculture, the system provides a controlled environment for plant growth, improving yields. In electric vehicles, the system reduces electromagnetic interference between the vehicle's electrical systems. In wearable devices, the system reduces electromagnetic interference with nearby medical equipment. In air quality monitoring, the system reduces electromagnetic interference with air quality sensors. The bezel's light blocking features are configured to minimize electromagnetic interference in each application.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in the application of the modular energy system with a bezel having light blocking features to entirely new industries, which was not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to solve real-world problems in diverse fields, beyond its original intended use.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials for the bezel, varying the design of the light blocking features, or integrating the modular energy system with other technologies, such as IoT devices or artificial intelligence. These variations would enable the concept to be adapted to specific industry requirements and further expand its commercial potential.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including warehouse logistics, agriculture, electric vehicles, wearable devices, and air quality monitoring. The market for these applications is substantial, with growing demand for efficient, streamlined, and interference-reduced systems. The concept's adaptability and versatility make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their operations and products.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B18/18
F F21 F21V23/06
F F21 F21V31/005
F F21 F21V31/03
A A61 A61B34/25
A A61 A61B90/37
A A61 A61B2018/00178
A A61 A61B2018/1807
A A61 A61B2090/372
F F21 F21W2131/205
F F21 F21Y2115/10

Field of Art

Electrosurgical and modular energy systems with a focus on electromagnetic interference reduction, light management, and cross-industry device integration. Skill level requires advanced engineering knowledge in electrical systems, optical design, and modular component integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer with expertise in modular system design, electromagnetic interference mitigation, optical signal transmission, and cross-domain technology adaptation. Capable of recognizing transferable design principles across different technological domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental light blocking and electromagnetic interference reduction principles disclosed in the source patent are universally applicable across multiple technological domains. The core technical mechanism of using a bezel with light blocking features to manage signal transmission and reduce interference represents a generalizable engineering solution that can be systematically adapted to different contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the source patent's core technological concept through routine engineering design choices.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Light pipe configured to receive light from a control circuit board with mounting features to reduce light emission variations
PTD Variation
Applying the light blocking bezel design to warehouse logistics systems to reduce device interference
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that electromagnetic interference reduction is a common engineering challenge across industries, and the source patent's technical solution represents a generalizable approach to signal management
Source Patent Element
Port module with engagement arms and receptacle configurations for modular coupling
PTD Variation
Adapting the modular coupling mechanism to electric vehicle electrical system integration
Obviousness Reasoning
The modular design principles are transferable across technological domains, representing a known technique for creating flexible, reconfigurable systems with predictable engineering outcomes
Source Patent Element
Bezel design with specific mounting features to control light emission characteristics
PTD Variation
Implementing light blocking features in wearable medical monitoring devices to reduce electromagnetic interference
Obviousness Reasoning
Minimizing electromagnetic interference is a standard design consideration, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to apply proven signal management techniques across different device types
Source Patent Element
Light pipe with configurable receptacle and engagement mechanisms
PTD Variation
Utilizing the modular energy system design for agricultural environmental control systems
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental design principles of modular system integration are universally applicable, representing a finite set of known engineering solutions for creating adaptable technological platforms
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857252, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in modular energy system design represent obvious extensions of the source patent's core technological teachings. A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the disclosed cross-industry adaptations constitute routine engineering design choices that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby rendering potential derivative claims anticipated and obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,252
TitleBezel with light blocking features for modular energy system
Assignee(s)Cilag GmbH International