Enhanced Facial and Neck Muscle Stimulation System

Publication ID: 24-11857835_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Facial and Neck Muscle Stimulation System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857835_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857835_0001_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. 11,857,835.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved device and method for facial and neck muscle stimulation, providing adjustable resistance, real-time feedback, and personalized exercise routines for enhanced muscle engagement and progress tracking.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for a device for facial and neck muscles stimulation had limitations in terms of providing customized exercise routines, real-time feedback, and tracking muscle engagement. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable resistance levels, integrated sensors, and personalized exercise routines to optimize facial and neck muscle stimulation.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced system comprises a device with adjustable resistance levels, allowing users to customize their exercise routines based on their individual needs. The device is configured to provide real-time feedback on muscle engagement and progress, ensuring users are targeting the correct muscles and achieving optimal results. Additionally, the system includes integrated sensors in the modiolus holders to track muscle activity, providing valuable data for personalized exercise routines. The system also features interchangeable exercise modules for targeting specific muscle groups, designed for easy cleaning and sanitizing.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the concept of adjustable resistance levels, real-time feedback, and personalized exercise routines, which are not present in the original patent. The integration of sensors in the modiolus holders and the use of interchangeable exercise modules are also novel features that provide a significant improvement over the original invention.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of artificial intelligence to analyze user data and provide personalized exercise routines, or the integration of virtual reality or augmented reality components to enhance the user experience. Additionally, the system could be designed for use in specific industries, such as healthcare or fitness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced facial and neck muscle stimulation system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and fitness industries, where there is a growing demand for personalized and effective exercise solutions. The system could be marketed as a premium product for individuals seeking to improve their facial and neck muscle tone, or as a tool for healthcare professionals to use with their patients.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B23/032
A A63 A63B1/00
A A63 A63B21/1681
A A63 A63B21/4035
A A63 A63B71/0622
A A63 A63B23/025
A A63 A63B23/03
A A63 A63B2071/0658
A A63 A63B2220/56
A A63 A63B2225/093

Field of Art

Biomechanical exercise devices, specifically focused on facial and neck muscle stimulation technologies, requiring expertise in ergonomic design, human anatomy, and exercise equipment engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or exercise equipment designer with advanced knowledge of muscle physiology, experience in designing rehabilitation and exercise devices, and understanding of biomechanical interaction between user interfaces and muscle groups

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology, applying standard engineering design principles to enhance the original facial muscle exercise device by incorporating sensor technologies, personalization features, and modular design approaches that are well-established in exercise equipment development.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Modiolus holders with specific ergonomic design for muscle engagement
PTD Variation
Integration of sensors within modiolus holders to track muscle activity
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensors to existing ergonomic interfaces is a known technique in biomechanical device design, representing a predictable application of monitoring technology to an existing mechanical structure
Source Patent Element
Exercise device with symmetrical bar configuration
PTD Variation
Adjustable resistance levels and interchangeable exercise modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing variable resistance is a standard design approach in exercise equipment, allowing customization of user experience through well-understood mechanical and material engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Device focused on facial muscle exercise
PTD Variation
Real-time feedback system for muscle engagement and progress tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating digital feedback mechanisms is an obvious enhancement in modern exercise technologies, utilizing standard sensor and data processing techniques to provide user performance insights
Source Patent Element
Symmetrical device design targeting specific facial muscle groups
PTD Variation
Personalized exercise routines based on individual muscle anatomy
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing customized exercise protocols through anatomical analysis represents a logical extension of existing exercise device design, applying known biomechanical assessment techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857835 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations of the present publication to represent obvious modifications and predictable combinations of prior art, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological approaches anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,835
TitleDevice for facial and neck muscles stimulation