Adaptive Support Systems for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857467_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Support Systems for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857467_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857467_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. 11,857,467.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept extends the core technology of the original surgical table patent to new applications and use cases, providing adaptive support systems for various industries, including agriculture, athletics, sleep quality, accessibility, and furniture ergonomics.

Background and Problem Solved

The original surgical table patent addressed the need for adjustable patient support during surgery. However, its limitations in accommodating differently sized patients and facilitating movement during surgery sparked the idea to apply this core technology to other industries. The new inventive concept solves the problem of limited adaptability in various fields by providing adjustable support systems that cater to diverse user needs and applications.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive support systems comprise a support frame with adjustable components, configured to facilitate optimal positioning and repositioning of users or objects during different stages of use. The system can be adjusted to accommodate varying user sizes, growth patterns, or exercise movements. In agriculture, the system optimizes crop growth by providing adjustable support for plants during different stages of growth. In athletics, the system enhances performance by manipulating the position of an athlete's body during exercise. In sleep quality, the system improves sleep by facilitating optimal positioning and repositioning of a sleeper's body during different stages of sleep. In accessibility, the system enhances accessibility in public spaces by providing adjustable support for wheelchair-bound individuals. In furniture ergonomics, the system optimizes furniture design by providing adjustable support for users during different activities.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a novel application of the original surgical table patent's core technology to diverse industries, providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of limited adaptability in these fields. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the potential for adjustable support systems to address specific challenges in various industries, and the development of tailored solutions to meet these needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the adaptive support systems could include modular designs, enabling users to customize the system for specific applications. Variations could also include the integration of sensors, AI, or machine learning algorithms to optimize the system's performance and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive support systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, athletics, sleep quality, accessibility, and furniture ergonomics. The market for these systems is substantial, with potential customers ranging from agricultural companies to athletic training facilities, sleep clinics, public spaces, and furniture manufacturers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61G13/1295
A A61 A61G13/123
A A61 A61G13/125
A A61 A61G13/1245
A A61 A61G13/0054

Field of Art

Medical and ergonomic support systems, specifically surgical tables and adaptive positioning technologies, encompassing biomechanical engineering, patient support mechanisms, and adjustable frame designs

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or mechanical design specialist with expertise in patient support systems, understanding of biomechanical principles, experience with adjustable mechanical structures, and knowledge of ergonomic design strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental adaptability of the surgical table's sagittal adjustment mechanism as inherently transferable to multiple domains requiring precise body positioning. The core technological concept of modular, adjustable support frames with pivotal movement capabilities represents a generalizable engineering solution applicable across diverse contexts. The PTD's variations demonstrate predictable extensions of the source patent's core mechanical principles by applying the same fundamental adjustment mechanisms to different use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sagittal adjustment device with pivotal support portions for repositioning patient body segments
PTD Variation
Applying sagittal adjustment mechanism to athletic performance optimization and body positioning
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting biomechanical positioning technologies across domains, with predictable results in movement control and body alignment
Source Patent Element
Omni-directional casters enabling movement along base surface
PTD Variation
Integrating mobility features into agricultural plant support and furniture design
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering adaptation of mobility mechanisms, representing a standard design choice for flexible support systems
Source Patent Element
Adjustable components configured to accommodate different patient sizes and positioning requirements
PTD Variation
Extending adjustability concept to sleep quality systems and accessibility devices
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of known solutions for creating adaptable support structures, representing a straightforward technological translation
Source Patent Element
Mechanical frame with repositionable support portions
PTD Variation
Modular design enabling customization across multiple industrial applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Recognized engineering approach of creating generalized mechanical platforms with interchangeable configuration capabilities
Source Patent Element
Pivotal movement mechanisms for manipulating patient positioning
PTD Variation
Implementing similar movement principles in wheelchair accessibility and ergonomic furniture design
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of biomechanical positioning technologies using well-understood mechanical principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857467's disclosure of an adjustable surgical support system, the present publication demonstrates that the core technological concept of sagittal adjustment and modular positioning mechanisms represents an obvious variation readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in biomechanical engineering, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and anticipating future attempts to patent substantially similar adaptive support technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,467
TitleSurgical table and method for use thereof
Assignee(s)WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.