Specialized Force Measurement Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857331_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Force Measurement Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857331_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857331_0004_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. 11,857,331.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept discloses a family of force measurement systems tailored for specific, high-demand environments, including high-security, extreme weather, disaster relief, high-altitude, and high-temperature scenarios.

Background and Problem Solved

The original force measurement system patent provided a versatile solution for testing and training subjects. However, it lacked specialized features to address the unique challenges of niche environments. This inventive concept solves the problem by introducing adapted force measurement systems that cater to these specific markets, ensuring accurate and reliable force measurements in extreme conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises five distinct force measurement systems, each designed for a specific environment: (1) a high-security system with integrated secure data encryption, (2) a weather-resistant system for extreme weather conditions, (3) a compact and lightweight system for disaster relief, (4) a pressure-resistant system for high-altitude environments, and (5) a heat-resistant system for high-temperature environments. Each system features a tailored force measurement assembly and data acquisition/data processing device to ensure optimal performance in its respective environment.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original force measurement system to address the unique demands of niche environments. The inventive step is the integration of specialized components and features that enable accurate and reliable force measurements in these extreme conditions, which was not possible with the original system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include modular designs allowing users to switch between different environments, or the integration of additional sensors to measure other environmental factors. Variations could also include adaptations for underwater or space-based applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including defense, aerospace, emergency response, and environmental monitoring. The target market includes government agencies, research institutions, and private companies operating in these niche environments.

Field of Art

Force measurement systems and instrumentation, with expertise in sensor design, data acquisition, and environmental adaptation of measurement technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with advanced degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, experienced in sensor design, data processing, and system integration across various environmental conditions

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's force measurement system provides a fundamental framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by applying standard engineering design principles. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original system's core functionality, utilizing known techniques for environmental hardening and specialized sensor integration. These modifications would be considered routine engineering adaptations within the capabilities of a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize force measurement systems for specific use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Force measurement assembly with configurable movement settings and user input device
PTD Variation
Specialized force measurement assemblies for high-security, extreme weather, and high-temperature environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying material composition and adding environmental protection is a standard design approach for adapting sensors to challenging conditions, representing a predictable variation of known techniques
Source Patent Element
User-configurable movement and direction settings for force measurement system
PTD Variation
Modular design allowing switching between different environmental configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing modular sensor designs is a well-known approach in instrumentation, allowing predictable adaptation of core measurement technologies to multiple use cases
Source Patent Element
Data acquisition and processing device for capturing user inputs and force measurements
PTD Variation
Integrated secure data encryption and thermal insulation for specialized environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding data protection and environmental isolation represents standard engineering practice for extending sensor system capabilities, using known techniques for signal protection and thermal management
Source Patent Element
Force measurement system with configurable scene and movement parameters
PTD Variation
Compact and lightweight systems for disaster relief and high-altitude applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Reducing size and weight while maintaining core measurement functionality is a predictable design optimization that would be obvious to a skilled engineer seeking to expand system applicability
Source Patent Element
User input device for selecting system configuration parameters
PTD Variation
Additional sensor integration for measuring supplementary environmental factors
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding sensor capabilities through additional input channels is a routine engineering approach for enhancing measurement system versatility, representing a predictable extension of existing design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857331, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in the Published Technical Disclosure to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable adaptations of known force measurement system technologies to specialized environmental conditions through routine engineering design choices.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,331
TitleForce measurement system
Assignee(s)Bertec Corporation