Adaptable Material Implement for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857856_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Material Implement for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857856_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857856_0002_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. 11,857,856.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept relates to a versatile material implement that can be adapted for various applications beyond sports equipment, providing solutions for noise pollution, wind resistance, environmental hazards, crop yields, and vibration reduction.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the problem of retrieving sport projectiles that miss a goal. However, the core technology of the backstop system can be repurposed to tackle distinct challenges in other industries. The new inventive concept leverages this technology to provide innovative solutions for diverse applications, overcoming limitations of existing approaches in these fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptable material implement comprises a sound-absorbing, weather-resistant, or vibration-dampening material with a goal acceptance aperture. This aperture enables attachment to various structures, such as building facades, industrial machinery, or crop areas. The implement can be configured to redirect airflow, deflect or absorb environmental hazards, or reduce soil erosion. The attachment mechanism may include hooks, lacing cords, or other suitable means. The inventive concept's versatility lies in its ability to be tailored to specific applications, providing a unique solution for each industry.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the original backstop technology to unrelated fields, demonstrating a non-obvious and innovative leap. The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptability, allowing the material implement to be repurposed for diverse applications, thereby expanding its utility and value.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the material implement's shape, size, or material composition to suit specific applications. Additional variations could involve integrating sensors, actuators, or other technologies to enhance the implement's performance or functionality. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and further expand the inventive concept's potential.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable material implement has significant commercial potential in various industries, including construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. Target markets may include urban planning, environmental sustainability, and industrial equipment manufacturers. The inventive concept's versatility and adaptability make it an attractive solution for companies seeking innovative approaches to tackle diverse challenges.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B63/004
A A63 A63B71/022

Field of Art

Sports equipment design and structural modification technologies, focusing on attachment systems, material implementation, and adaptive structural configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer or designer with expertise in sports equipment fabrication, familiar with modular attachment mechanisms, material science principles, and cross-domain technical adaptation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the backstop's fundamental attachment mechanism and material implementation can be readily translated across different technical domains by applying standard engineering design principles. The goal acceptance aperture and attachment methodology represent a generalizable structural concept that can be systematically adapted to solve problems in noise reduction, environmental protection, and mechanical vibration management. The source patent's core technical teachings provide a clear framework for implementing similar attachment and material strategies in alternative contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Backstop with goal acceptance aperture and hooks/lacing attachment mechanism
PTD Variation
Applying the attachment mechanism to building facades for noise reduction
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of transferring attachment principles across structural domains, with predictable results in modular material implementation
Source Patent Element
Material implement designed to stop projectiles
PTD Variation
Redirecting airflow or absorbing environmental hazards
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of material blocking/redirecting functionality into alternative technical applications
Source Patent Element
Fabric-based backstop system with configurable attachment
PTD Variation
Vibration-dampening material implement for industrial machinery
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite identified solution using material science principles to address energy absorption challenges
Source Patent Element
Goal net mesh integration with material implement
PTD Variation
Sensor or actuator integration for enhanced performance monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Known design choice for expanding functional capabilities through standard technological augmentation
Source Patent Element
Sports equipment protective barrier concept
PTD Variation
Agricultural crop protection system with environmental hazard deflection
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious application of protective barrier principles to alternative domain with predictable protective outcomes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as substantiated by US Patent 11857856's foundational teachings. The systematic translation of the backstop's core attachment and material implementation strategies across diverse technical domains represents a straightforward engineering adaptation employing known design principles and predictable technological transformations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,856
TitleSports goal backstop system