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Intelligent Motor Powered Lifting Rack System

Publication ID: 24-11857829_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Motor Powered Lifting Rack System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857829_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857829_0008_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. 11,857,829.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates a motor powered lifting rack system with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to create a more efficient, personalized, and secure workout experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a motor powered lifting rack system, which, although innovative, had limitations in terms of user experience, data tracking, and security. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new system comprises a motor powered lifting rack system integrated with AI to optimize weight lifting exercises based on user data and performance metrics. IoT sensors detect the user's height and adjust the lifting rack system accordingly. The system incorporates blockchain technology to securely store and track user workout data and rewards. Advanced materials such as carbon fiber are used to reduce the weight and increase the strength of the system. A mobile application and IoT connectivity enable remote monitoring and control of the system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of technologies, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials, which are not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these technologies creates a new, more powerful system that provides a unique workout experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the lifting rack system with virtual reality or augmented reality technology to enhance the user experience. Variations may include using different types of sensors or adjusting the system for different types of exercises or user populations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the fitness industry, particularly in high-end gyms and personal training studios. The system's ability to provide personalized workouts, track progress, and offer rewards may attract a large user base, generating significant revenue.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B21/078
A A63 A63B21/4029
A A63 A63B24/0062
A A63 A63B24/0087
A A63 A63B2210/56
A A63 A63B2220/807
A A63 A63B2225/093
A A63 A63B2225/096

Field of Art

Exercise equipment design, specifically motor-powered lifting rack systems with a focus on mechanical engineering, biomechanics, and fitness technology integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in exercise equipment design, familiar with motor control systems, linear actuators, IoT technologies, and adaptive fitness equipment with knowledge of materials science and user-centered design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into the existing motor-powered lifting rack system represents a predictable application of known technological solutions to enhance functionality and user experience. The source patent establishes a foundational motor-powered lifting rack system with adjustable components, which naturally invites technological augmentation through sensors, data tracking, and intelligent control mechanisms. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of the existing technological framework using standard integration techniques available to skilled practitioners.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Motor-powered lifting rack system with adjustable bench and bar supports
PTD Variation
Adding IoT sensors to automatically detect and adjust system height based on user measurements
Obviousness Reasoning
Automated height adjustment is a predictable enhancement using standard sensor technologies, representing a known technique for improving user-specific equipment customization
Source Patent Element
Motor-controlled linear actuators for positioning equipment components
PTD Variation
Integrating AI to optimize weight lifting exercises based on user performance metrics
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning algorithms to motor-controlled systems is a standard approach for creating adaptive, performance-tracking equipment with well-understood implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Lifting rack system with motorized components
PTD Variation
Using advanced materials like carbon fiber to reduce weight and increase system strength
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution is a routine design choice in mechanical engineering, especially when seeking to improve performance characteristics like weight and structural integrity
Source Patent Element
Motor-powered lifting platform with adjustable components
PTD Variation
Incorporating blockchain for secure workout data tracking and user rewards
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying distributed ledger technologies for data management represents a standard approach to creating secure, transparent tracking systems across multiple technological domains
Source Patent Element
Motorized lifting rack with positioning capabilities
PTD Variation
Developing a mobile application for remote monitoring and IoT connectivity
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating companion mobile applications for intelligent equipment is a predictable technological evolution, representing a standard method of enhancing user interaction and system control
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on United States Patent No. 11857829 for a motor-powered lifting rack system, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed technological variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed combinations of motor-controlled systems with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials represent predictable applications of known technologies to enhance fitness equipment functionality, thereby rendering subsequent similar claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,829
TitleMotor powered lifting rack system