CG Adjustment Technology for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857852_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “CG Adjustment Technology for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857852_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857852_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. 11,857,852.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of a golf club head's center of gravity adjustment to develop innovative solutions for various industries, including agriculture, underwater exploration, wind energy, medical devices, and aerospace.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the critical parameter of center of gravity in golf club heads, enabling improved launch angle and flight trajectory. However, this inventive concept recognizes the limitations of the original patent's scope and seeks to apply the CG adjustment technology to solve distinct problems in other fields. For instance, in agriculture, crop monitoring drones require optimized CG for effective surveillance and data collection. Similarly, underwater exploration vessels need improved maneuverability and stability, which can be achieved through CG adjustment.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a center of gravity adjustment mechanism that can be integrated into various devices and systems across different industries. In agriculture, the mechanism is used in crop monitoring drones to optimize CG, ensuring stable and efficient data collection. In underwater exploration, the mechanism adjusts the CG of submersible vessels, enhancing their maneuverability and stability during dives. In wind energy, the mechanism is applied to wind turbine blades, optimizing energy harvesting in varying wind conditions. In medical devices, the mechanism improves the stability of surgical robots, reducing vibrations and enhancing precision. Finally, in aerospace, the mechanism adjusts the CG of aircraft wings, optimizing aerodynamic performance and reducing fuel consumption.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious application of the CG adjustment technology, extending its scope beyond golf club heads to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the original patent's technology to solve distinct problems in other fields, thereby creating innovative solutions with significant commercial potential.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include adjustable CG mechanisms for other devices, such as search and rescue drones, autonomous underwater vehicles, or even satellites. Variations of the mechanism could also be developed for specific industries, such as precision agriculture or medical robotics.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including agriculture, underwater exploration, wind energy, medical devices, and aerospace. The technology's ability to optimize performance, improve efficiency, and enhance stability makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to innovate and stay competitive in their respective markets.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B53/06
A A63 A63B53/0466
A A63 A63B60/00
A A63 A63B53/045
A A63 A63B53/0408
A A63 A63B53/0412
A A63 A63B53/0433
A A63 A63B53/0437
A A63 A63B53/0458
A A63 A63B2053/0491

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering with specialization in dynamic weight adjustment systems, particularly for aerospace, robotics, and precision instrumentation. Expertise includes center of gravity (CG) manipulation, weight distribution optimization, and adaptive mechanical systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced degree, 5-7 years experience in dynamic system design, familiar with weight transfer mechanisms, computational modeling of mechanical systems, and cross-industry technology adaptation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD demonstrates a straightforward extension of the golf club head CG adjustment technology by applying fundamental weight redistribution principles to diverse mechanical systems. A PHOSITA would recognize that the core mechanical concept of movable weights for CG optimization is universally applicable across different technological domains. The disclosed variations represent predictable implementations of a known technical solution using standard engineering design techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Movable weight system for adjusting golf club head center of gravity
PTD Variation
Applying movable weight mechanism to drone crop monitoring systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable adaptation of weight adjustment technique to improve stability and performance in a different mechanical system with similar dynamic requirements
Source Patent Element
CG coordinate adjustment methodology from golf club head design
PTD Variation
Implementing similar CG adjustment principles in underwater vessel design
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of weight redistribution to optimize vehicle performance, representing a standard engineering approach to improving mechanical system stability
Source Patent Element
Precise weight positioning to modify structural dynamics
PTD Variation
Applying weight repositioning method to wind turbine blade energy optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of design solutions for improving mechanical system performance through strategic weight placement, representing an obvious engineering design choice
Source Patent Element
Computational modeling of center of gravity effects on mechanical performance
PTD Variation
Extending CG adjustment principles to surgical robotic system design
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring well-established dynamic system optimization techniques across technological domains using standard engineering problem-solving approaches
Source Patent Element
Weight distribution methodology for improving mechanical system performance
PTD Variation
Implementing CG adjustment technique for aircraft wing aerodynamic optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known weight redistribution principles to enhance mechanical system efficiency using standard engineering design methodologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857852's disclosure of center of gravity adjustment technology, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of prior art through standard engineering design techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize the transferability of weight redistribution principles across diverse mechanical systems, rendering the disclosed innovations prima facie obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,852
TitleGolf club head with vertical center of gravity adjustment
Assignee(s)TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC.