Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Ring Structure-Based Modular Devices for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857480_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Ring Structure-Based Modular Devices for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857480_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857480_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. 11,857,480.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original sexual stimulation device to create modular, ring structure-based devices for various industries, including athletics, environmental monitoring, medical wound care, gaming, and music.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on a specific application in the field of sexual stimulation devices. However, the underlying technology has broader potential. This inventive concept addresses the limitation of the original patent by exploring new use cases and industries, where the modular ring structure can provide innovative solutions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims introduce a range of devices, each comprising a ring structure with at least one sensor and/or feedback module positioned on either side. The devices cater to diverse applications: athletic performance monitoring, environmental parameter tracking, wound care treatment and monitoring, immersive gaming experiences, and musical instrument creation. The ring structure's modularity enables the integration of various sensors and modules, allowing for customization and adaptation to specific use cases.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in the application of the original patent's core technology to entirely new industries and use cases, which were not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step involves recognizing the potential of the modular ring structure to be adapted for diverse applications, and configuring the devices to address specific problems in these new domains.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include wearable devices for pets, ring-based devices for accessibility assistance, or modular structures for industrial monitoring. Variations might involve different sensor types, feedback mechanisms, or power sources. These alternative embodiments and variations ensure that the inventive concept is broadly applicable and adaptable to emerging needs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including sports technology, environmental monitoring, medical devices, gaming peripherals, and musical instruments. The modular ring structure's adaptability and customizability make it an attractive solution for companies seeking innovative products and services.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61H19/50
A A61 A61H19/32
A A61 A61H19/34
A A61 A61H19/40
A A61 A61H21/00
A A61 A61F2005/414
A A61 A61H23/02
A A61 A61H2201/10
A A61 A61H2201/163
A A61 A61H2201/165

Field of Art

Wearable technology and biomechanical interface devices, with expertise in modular sensor systems, haptic feedback mechanisms, and ergonomic ring-based form factors spanning medical, athletic, and interactive technology domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering background, familiar with miniaturized sensor technologies, interdisciplinary design principles, and the ability to adapt core technological concepts across multiple application domains

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent's fundamental ring structure with integrated functional modules provides a clear technological template that a skilled practitioner would readily recognize as adaptable to multiple contexts. The modular design's core principles of sensor integration, feedback mechanisms, and ergonomic wearability are directly transferable across different technical domains. A PHOSITA would understand that the ring structure's fundamental architecture represents a versatile platform for technological innovation that can be systematically reconfigured to address diverse technological challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ring structure with integrated function members and stimulation sources
PTD Variation
Athletic performance monitoring ring with sensor and feedback modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing wearable technology concept, utilizing known sensor integration techniques and applying established biomechanical monitoring principles
Source Patent Element
Multiple stimulation types including mechanical, electrical, and heating stimulus
PTD Variation
Environmental monitoring ring with distributed sensor network
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting sensor technologies across domains, with clear precedent for miniaturized data collection platforms
Source Patent Element
On/off control mechanisms and integrated power sources
PTD Variation
Musical instrument interaction ring with movement-based sound generation
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of interaction methods for translating physical movement into technological response, representing a standard design approach in human-computer interaction
Source Patent Element
Modular structure with configurable functional members
PTD Variation
Medical wound care monitoring device with treatment and sensing capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable medical technology adaptation following established principles of integrated diagnostic and therapeutic systems
Source Patent Element
Ergonomic wearable design with multiple interaction points
PTD Variation
Gaming controller with haptic feedback and movement tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-established technique of translating core interaction mechanisms across entertainment and technological domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857480, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed variations in the accompanying Published Technical Disclosure to represent obvious technological extensions, wherein the fundamental ring-based modular architecture provides a predictable and systematic approach to technological adaptation across multiple domains, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar structural and functional principles presumptively obvious.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,480
TitleSexual stimulation device