Load-Responsive Motor Control for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857384_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Load-Responsive Motor Control for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857384_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857384_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. 11,857,384.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A motor control technology that adapts to varying loads, optimizing performance in multiple industries beyond dentistry, including agriculture, industrial pumping, robotics, wind energy, and HVAC systems.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Dental device with load-responsive motor control,' addressed the limitations of traditional motor-driven dental devices by introducing a motor control responsive to load changes. However, this innovation has broader implications and can be applied to various industries, solving the problem of inefficient motor performance in diverse applications.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The load-responsive motor control technology is adapted for use in agriculture, industrial pumping, robotics, wind energy, and HVAC systems. In these new applications, the motor control adjusts speed in response to changes in load, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. For example, in agriculture, the motor-driven tool interacts with varying soil densities, and the load-responsive motor control increases or decreases speed accordingly. Similarly, in industrial pumping, the motor control maintains a constant flow rate by adjusting speed based on changes in load.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a non-obvious extension of the original patent's load-responsive motor control technology to diverse industries, demonstrating a significant inventive step beyond the original dental device application.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include load-responsive motor controls for other industries, such as manufacturing, construction, or aerospace. Variations could involve integrating sensors to monitor load changes, using machine learning algorithms to optimize motor performance, or developing hybrid motor control systems that combine load-responsive and traditional control methods.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The load-responsive motor control technology has vast commercial potential across multiple industries, offering improved efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced productivity. Target markets include agricultural equipment manufacturers, industrial pump suppliers, robotics companies, wind turbine operators, and HVAC system providers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61C1/003
A A61 A61C1/0038
A A61 A61C1/186
H H02 H02P29/0016
A A61 A61C17/005

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,384
TitleDental device with load-responsive motor control
Assignee(s)Dentsply Sirona Inc.