Specialized Force Measurement Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857331_0009_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_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857331_0009_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 adapts force measurement systems for specific, high-stakes environments, including high-security facilities, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, search and rescue operations, and high-altitude environments. These specialized systems ensure accurate force measurements in unique operational settings, enhancing user safety and efficiency.

Background and Problem Solved

The original force measurement system patent has limitations in addressing the unique challenges of niche environments. For instance, high-security facilities require robust user authentication, while disaster relief scenarios demand portable and adaptable systems. The inventive concept overcomes these limitations by introducing tailored solutions for these specific markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises four specialized force measurement systems: (1) a high-security system featuring a secure, isolated chamber and user authentication module; (2) a portable system for disaster relief scenarios, calibrated for unique environmental conditions; (3) a weather-resistant system for extreme weather conditions, with wireless communication capabilities; and (4) a system for search and rescue operations, incorporating GPS tracking and simulated rescue operation measurement. Each system is designed to address the distinct challenges of its target environment, ensuring accurate force measurements and enhanced user safety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its tailored approach to force measurement in niche environments, introducing unique components and configurations that overcome the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step is in recognizing the need for specialized systems and developing innovative solutions to address these specific markets.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating AI-powered analytics for real-time force measurement analysis, incorporating augmented reality components for enhanced user experience, or developing modular systems for easy customization and adaptation to various environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including defense, emergency response, sports training, and environmental research. The target market includes government agencies, disaster relief organizations, search and rescue teams, and research institutions operating in extreme environments.

Field of Art

Force measurement systems and biomechanical testing technologies, with expertise in sensor design, data acquisition, and user interaction interfaces for performance testing and training applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or biomechanical background, familiar with sensor technologies, data acquisition systems, and user interface design for performance measurement and training environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core force measurement system by adapting the fundamental technology to specialized environmental contexts. The core measurement principles remain consistent, with modifications representing standard engineering design choices for targeted application scenarios. The PTD's variations demonstrate incremental adaptations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to extend the original force measurement system's utility.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
User input device configured to output input signals based on user selections for testing or training routines
PTD Variation
Adding user authentication module for high-security force measurement environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing access control is a known security technique that would be an obvious enhancement for sensitive measurement scenarios, representing a predictable design modification
Source Patent Element
Force measurement assembly with configurable movement settings
PTD Variation
Calibrating system for extreme environmental conditions like high altitude or disaster scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting sensor calibration for different operational contexts is a standard engineering approach for extending measurement system reliability across varied use cases
Source Patent Element
System for measuring forces applied during testing or training
PTD Variation
Incorporating GPS tracking and wireless communication for search and rescue applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating location tracking and remote data transmission represents a known technique for enhancing measurement system functionality in field deployment scenarios
Source Patent Element
Force measurement system with configurable scene and movement settings
PTD Variation
Developing modular system design with AI-powered analytics for real-time force measurement analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Introducing computational analysis and modular design represents a predictable technological progression using standard engineering design approaches
Source Patent Element
User-selectable movement and direction settings for force measurement assembly
PTD Variation
Creating specialized systems for specific environmental contexts with unique movement and measurement requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring measurement systems to specific use cases represents a standard design approach that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to expand technological applicability
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857331 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations of force measurement systems in specialized environments to be obvious extensions of existing technologies, representing predictable design modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

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