Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Adaptive Massage Devices for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857482_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Massage Devices for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857482_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857482_0009_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. 11,857,482.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts massage devices for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, addressing limitations of prior art devices in extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, and high-security settings.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a massage device with variable stroke length, addressing deficiencies in bulky, hot, noisy, and difficult-to-use prior art devices. However, these devices may not be suitable for extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, or high-security settings, where specific adaptations are necessary to ensure effective and safe operation.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a series of specialized massage devices designed for specific environments. For high-altitude use, the device features a housing adapted to withstand temperatures below -20°C and a motor configured to maintain a consistent stroke length despite varying atmospheric pressures. For disaster relief, a portable massage device with a variable stroke length is deployed to provide massage therapy in disaster zones. For high-security settings, a tamper-evident housing and reduced power mode when not in use prevent unauthorized access or tampering.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations for extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, and high-security settings, which are not addressed in the original patent. These adaptations provide a non-obvious solution to the specific challenges posed by these environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include devices adapted for use in extreme humidity, underwater operation, or in space exploration. Variations could include different motor configurations, adjustable stroke lengths, or specialized control interfaces.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical, wellness, and disaster relief industries, as well as in high-security settings such as correctional facilities. Target markets include extreme sports enthusiasts, emergency responders, and correctional facility administrators.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61H23/0254
A A61 A61H2201/0107
A A61 A61H2201/0153
A A61 A61H2201/0157
A A61 A61H2201/1215
A A61 A61H2201/149
A A61 A61H2201/1418
A A61 A61H2201/1664
A A61 A61H2201/501
A A61 A61H2201/5005
A A61 A61H2201/5015
A A61 A61H2201/5035
A A61 A61H2201/5038
A A61 A61H2201/5097

Field of Art

Medical massage devices and therapeutic percussion technologies, specifically focused on portable percussive massage equipment with variable mechanical configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or mechanical design specialist with expertise in electromechanical device design, understanding of motor control systems, materials engineering, and therapeutic device adaptation for specialized environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental massage device architecture provides a flexible platform for environmental adaptation. The core mechanical principles of variable stroke length, motor control, and interchangeable components inherently suggest potential modifications for specialized use cases. The disclosed variations represent predictable engineering extensions that solve specific operational challenges using known technical approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Piston with variable stroke length and motor configuration
PTD Variation
High-altitude device maintaining consistent stroke length despite atmospheric pressure changes
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would understand motor control algorithms can compensate for environmental variables using standard compensation techniques, representing a predictable design optimization
Source Patent Element
Quick-connect massaging head system
PTD Variation
Disaster relief portable device with solar power and waterproof housing
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design principles and known rugged engineering techniques make environmental adaptation a straightforward design choice for a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Motor capable of reciprocating at variable speeds
PTD Variation
High-security device with reduced power mode and tamper-evident housing
Obviousness Reasoning
Power management and security features are standard design considerations that a PHOSITA would implement using well-established electrical and mechanical engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Percussive massage device with configurable operational parameters
PTD Variation
Low-oxygen environment control interface with battery life monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Interface adaptation represents a routine engineering task involving standard sensor integration and user experience design techniques
Source Patent Element
Base massage device with motor-driven reciprocating mechanism
PTD Variation
Space exploration or underwater operational configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Mechanical system adaptation for extreme environments follows predictable engineering methodologies of materials selection and environmental compensation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857482's disclosure of a percussive massage device with variable mechanical configurations, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed environmental adaptations obvious and predictable extensions of the prior art, thereby rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,482
TitleMassage device having variable stroke length
Assignee(s)HYPERICE IP SUBCO, LLC