Adaptive Negative-Pressure Cup Structures for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857490_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Negative-Pressure Cup Structures for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857490_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857490_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. 11,857,490.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A family of negative-pressure cup structures with vibration mechanisms tailored for specific, challenging operational environments, including high-altitude, high-security, underwater, emergency response, and extreme weather conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original negative-pressure cup structure with a vibration mechanism has limitations in its adaptability to diverse environmental conditions. The new inventive concept addresses this issue by introducing specialized variations that cater to unique operational requirements, ensuring reliable and effective skin strengthening in a broad range of scenarios.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a series of negative-pressure cup structures with vibration mechanisms adapted for distinct environments. The high-altitude variant features a temperature-controlled motor for reliable operation in extreme cold or heat. The high-security variant incorporates biometric authentication for secure user access. The underwater variant includes a waterproof motor and a pressure-resistant chamber. The portable variant for emergency responders features a compact power source and a shock-resistant design. The extreme weather variant comprises a wind-resistant motor and a weather-sealed chamber. These specialized designs enable the negative-pressure cup structure to operate effectively in challenging environments, ensuring consistent skin strengthening outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its tailored adaptations for specific operational environments, which are not obvious extensions of the original patent. The inventive step resides in the creative combination of existing components and mechanisms to address unique environmental challenges, resulting in a family of negative-pressure cup structures that can operate reliably and effectively in diverse scenarios.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include adaptations for other specialized environments, such as desert or tropical conditions. Variations could also involve integrating additional sensors or monitoring systems to enhance user safety and experience. Furthermore, the inventive concept could be modified to accommodate different user populations, such as children or elderly individuals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive negative-pressure cup structures have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, emergency response, and sports performance. The high-security variant could be marketed to government agencies, while the portable variant could be targeted at emergency responders and outdoor enthusiasts. The extreme weather variant could be sold to individuals living in regions prone to harsh environmental conditions. The market for these specialized negative-pressure cup structures is substantial, with opportunities for expansion into new industries and applications.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61H9/0057
A A61 A61H9/0007
A A61 A61H23/02
A A61 A61M1/08

Field of Art

Medical device design, specifically negative-pressure therapeutic devices with mechanical and electrical components, involving biomechanical engineering, electrical systems integration, and medical technology adaptation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, mechanical engineering background, understanding of electrical systems, familiar with medical device adaptation techniques, and knowledge of environmental engineering principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's negative-pressure cup structure with vibration mechanism provides a foundational design that can be systematically modified for specialized environments. The core technological elements of the original device can be predictably adapted through standard engineering techniques to address specific operational challenges. The variations represent logical extensions of existing technological capabilities within the negative-pressure therapeutic device domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Electric connection hole and vibration generating mechanism with motor
PTD Variation
Temperature-controlled motor for high-altitude environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying motor specifications for temperature resistance is a predictable engineering solution using known thermal management techniques, representing a routine design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Electric assembly with circuit board and switch
PTD Variation
Biometric authentication integration for secure user access
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating additional electronic security features is a standard design evolution using known authentication technologies, representing an obvious enhancement to the existing electrical system
Source Patent Element
Cup structure with sealed chamber and negative-pressure mechanism
PTD Variation
Waterproof motor and pressure-resistant chamber for underwater use
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting the existing sealed design for aquatic environments represents a predictable modification using standard waterproofing and pressure-resistance engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Vibration mechanism with motor and box base
PTD Variation
Compact power source and shock-resistant design for emergency responders
Obviousness Reasoning
Miniaturizing and reinforcing the existing mechanical design represents a standard engineering optimization process with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Cup structure with electric connection and vibration mechanism
PTD Variation
Wind-resistant motor and weather-sealed chamber for extreme conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing environmental durability through mechanical and material modifications represents a routine engineering adaptation using known protective design strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857490's disclosure of a negative-pressure cup structure with vibration mechanism, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed environmental adaptations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The systematic modifications represent predictable engineering solutions using known techniques, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,490
TitleNegative-pressure cup structure with vibration mechanism
Assignee(s)BIBOTING INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.