Versatile Aligner Placement System for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857388_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Versatile Aligner Placement System for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857388_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857388_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. 11,857,388.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original aligner placement system to expand into new applications and use cases, revolutionizing industries such as logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure inspection.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's aligner placement system was limited to dental care, but its core technology has broader implications. The inventive concept addresses the need for precise placement and manipulation of devices in various industries, where existing solutions are inadequate or non-existent.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the original aligner placement system's body, handle end, and placement end to accommodate diverse payloads and devices. The system's versatility is demonstrated through five new claims, which illustrate its potential in logistics (delivering payloads to remote areas), healthcare (precision placement of medical devices), and infrastructure inspection (precise placement of inspection devices).

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the original aligner placement system's core technology to entirely new industries and use cases, thereby providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of precise device placement and manipulation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include adapting the system for underwater or space-based applications, utilizing different materials or geometries for the body and handle, or integrating sensors and AI for autonomous operation.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including logistics, healthcare, infrastructure inspection, and potentially others. The market for such a versatile system is substantial, with potential applications in disaster response, medical device delivery, and infrastructure maintenance.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61C7/023

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,388
TitleAligner placement system and method of use