Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Inventory Management System using Filament Loop Engaging Regions

Publication ID: 24-11857408_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Inventory Management System using Filament Loop Engaging Regions,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857408_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857408_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. 11,857,408.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A system for managing inventory of goods in a warehouse by utilizing a filament loop engaging region to receive one or more filament loops coupled to a product identifier, enabling efficient tracking and optimization of warehouse layout.

Background and Problem Solved

Traditional inventory management systems often rely on manual tracking methods, leading to inaccuracies and inefficiencies. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology of the original implant and filament management device to the warehouse management industry, providing a novel solution for inventory tracking and optimization.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a storage unit having a body with opposed first and second surfaces and opposed first and second ends, the body further comprising a filament loop engaging region disposed at the second end and configured to receive one or more filament loops coupled to a product identifier. The filament loop engaging region is designed to manage inventory of goods in the warehouse, allowing for efficient tracking and optimization of warehouse layout. The system can be expanded to include a computer system configured to track inventory of goods in the warehouse based on the filament loop engaging regions of multiple storage units.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept introduces a novel application of the filament loop engaging region technology to the warehouse management industry, providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of inventory tracking and optimization. The use of filament loop engaging regions to manage inventory of goods in a warehouse is a significant departure from the original patent's focus on surgical implants.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include the use of different types of filament loops, such as RFID-enabled loops or color-coded loops, to further enhance inventory tracking capabilities. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other industries, such as retail or logistics, where inventory management is a critical concern.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the warehouse management industry, where accurate and efficient inventory tracking is crucial for business success. The system could be marketed to warehouse operators, logistics companies, and retailers seeking to optimize their inventory management processes.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/0811
A A61 A61B17/00008
A A61 A61B17/0401
A A61 A61B17/0483
A A61 A61B17/06138
A A61 A61B17/32
A A61 A61F2/0095
A A61 A61F2/08
A A61 A61F2/0805
A A61 A61B90/90
A A61 A61B2017/0404
A A61 A61B2090/061
A A61 A61B2090/062
A A61 A61B2090/0807
A A61 A61F2002/0817
A A61 A61F2240/002
A A61 A61F2240/005
A A61 A61F2250/0097

Field of Art

Medical device management and inventory tracking systems, with expertise in device design, attachment mechanisms, and systematic organization of physical objects using specialized engagement regions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced technical training in biomedical engineering, mechanical design, or industrial systems engineering, possessing knowledge of attachment mechanisms, tracking technologies, and cross-domain problem-solving skills

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental structural concept of a filament loop engaging region can be readily translated across different technical domains, as the core mechanical principles remain consistent. The source patent's detailed description of filament loop engagement provides a clear technical template that can be systematically adapted to alternative contexts like inventory management. The transfer of a specialized attachment mechanism from surgical implant management to warehouse tracking represents a predictable variation that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Filament loop engaging region with opposed prongs for securing loops at a device's end
PTD Variation
Applying the same loop engagement mechanism to track product identifiers in warehouse storage units
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of transferring mechanical attachment principles across domains, with predictable results in tracking and organization
Source Patent Element
Body with opposed surfaces and specific end configurations for managing surgical implant attachments
PTD Variation
Repurposing the structural design for managing warehouse inventory storage units
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite design solutions for object attachment are transferable when core mechanical requirements remain consistent
Source Patent Element
Opening and pathway configurations for managing filament loops
PTD Variation
Adapting opening designs to enable product identifier tracking in storage environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Mechanical engagement principles are universally applicable when fundamental structural requirements are maintained
Source Patent Element
Specialized region for receiving and managing surgical implant filament loops
PTD Variation
Extending loop engagement concept to computer-trackable product identification systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological extension using known tracking and attachment methodologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857408's comprehensive disclosure of filament loop engagement mechanisms, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the adaptation of surgical implant management technologies to warehouse inventory tracking systems an obvious variation, rendering potential claims in this domain anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,408
TitleImplant and filament management device
Assignee(s)Medos International Srl