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Groove Technology for Enhanced Performance in Various Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857850_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Groove Technology for Enhanced Performance in Various Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857850_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857850_0007_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. 11,857,850.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of grooved surfaces to improve performance in diverse industries, including agriculture, oil recovery, medical devices, wind turbines, and water purification systems.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a golf club head with grooves, which effectively channeled out debris. However, this technology had limited application scope. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by adapting the groove technology to tackle specific challenges in various industries, thereby increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing overall performance.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept involves applying the grooved surface technology to create systems and methods that improve agricultural crop yields, enhance oil recovery, treat skin wounds, reduce wind resistance on wind turbines, and improve water purification systems. In each application, the grooved surface is designed to address specific industry challenges, such as retaining and distributing water and nutrients, improving fluid flow, promoting healing, reducing turbulence, and increasing filtration efficiency.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the grooved surface technology to entirely new industries and use cases, which were not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to solve specific problems in these industries, combined with the adaptation of the technology to address these challenges.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the material composition, channel geometry, and surface texture to optimize performance in different industries. Variations may also include integrating the grooved surface technology with other technologies, such as sensors or coatings, to further enhance its effectiveness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The potential commercial applications of this inventive concept are vast, with potential markets including agriculture, oil and gas, medical devices, renewable energy, and water treatment. The technology's adaptability and effectiveness in addressing specific industry challenges position it for significant market penetration and revenue growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B53/047
B B23 B23P11/00
B B23 B23P11/025
B B23 B23P17/04
A A63 A63B53/0416
A A63 A63B53/0445
A A63 A63B2209/00
Y Y10 Y10T29/4997
Y Y10 Y10T29/49826
Y Y10 Y10T29/49865
Y Y10 Y10T29/49885
Y Y10 Y10T29/49989
Y Y10 Y10T29/49995

Field of Art

Sports equipment engineering, mechanical design, and surface engineering, with expertise in golf club manufacturing, surface modification techniques, and material science applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering degree, experience in materials design, understanding of surface geometries, and knowledge of cross-industry technology transfer principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental groove technology disclosed in the source patent as a generalizable surface engineering concept with broad applicability beyond golf club design. The core principles of channeling fluids, managing surface interactions, and optimizing material properties are directly transferable to multiple industrial contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original groove technology by systematically applying known surface engineering principles to solve domain-specific challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Golf club head with parallel channels formed in a first material to manage fluid and debris interaction
PTD Variation
Agricultural surface with grooves designed to retain and distribute water and nutrients
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of fluid management principles, using known surface geometry techniques to solve agricultural water distribution challenges
Source Patent Element
Channels with potential for material inserts with different wear characteristics
PTD Variation
Medical device grooves for controlled antibiotic delivery and tissue regeneration
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using engineered surface channels for controlled substance delivery, extending material science principles from golf club design
Source Patent Element
Grooves designed to channel out water and debris from a surface
PTD Variation
Wind turbine blade surface with channels to reduce aerodynamic turbulence
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design optimization using well-understood fluid dynamics principles, applying known surface modification strategies to improve performance
Source Patent Element
Surface channels formed within a primary material with potential for performance enhancement
PTD Variation
Water filtration membrane with engineered channels to improve efficiency and reduce clogging
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable solution using known surface engineering techniques to address fluid flow and filtration challenges
Source Patent Element
Golf club face with material-specific channel configurations
PTD Variation
Oil recovery drill bit surface with grooves to improve fluid flow and reduce friction
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward technology transfer applying established surface engineering principles to solve industrial fluid management problems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857850's disclosure of groove technology, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed variations obvious through predictable application of known surface engineering principles. The systematic extension of groove technology across multiple industrial domains represents an obvious design choice utilizing standard engineering problem-solving methodologies, thereby rendering potential claims in these domains unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,850
TitleGolf club head with grooves and method of manufacture
Assignee(s)Karsten Manufacturing Corporation