Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Next-Generation Portable Markers for Ice Hockey

Publication ID: 24-11857857_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Portable Markers for Ice Hockey,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857857_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857857_0010_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. 11,857,857.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A revolutionary, high-tech portable marker system for ice hockey, integrating advanced sensors, AI-powered analytics, and adaptive materials to optimize player performance, safety, and training efficiency.

Background and Problem Solved

The original portable marker patent, while innovative, has limitations in terms of stability, adaptability, and data-driven training capabilities. The next-generation portable marker system addresses these limitations by introducing self-stabilizing mechanisms, dynamic coefficient adjustment systems, and integrated sensors and AI-powered analytics to provide real-time feedback and personalized coaching.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new portable marker system comprises a base portion with a self-stabilizing mechanism to maintain upright orientation on ice, and an outer wall with a dynamic coefficient adjustment system to adapt to varying ice conditions. The system also includes integrated sensors and AI-powered analytics to track player movement, speed, and agility, providing real-time feedback for improvement. Additionally, the system features a wearable device for ice hockey players, a modular, smart ice hockey rink system, and a method for personalized ice hockey coaching utilizing a portable marker with a built-in projector.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in portable marker technology, offering a self-stabilizing mechanism, dynamic coefficient adjustment system, and integrated sensors and AI-powered analytics, which are not present in the original patent. These innovations enable real-time feedback, personalized coaching, and optimized rink performance, making the original inventive concept obsolete.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the next-generation portable marker system could include varying sensor types, AI-powered analytics algorithms, and adaptive material compositions. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other ice sports, such as figure skating or speed skating, or integrated with existing ice hockey training equipment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation portable marker system has significant commercial potential in the ice hockey industry, targeting professional teams, training facilities, and individual players. The system's advanced features and data-driven approach could also appeal to the broader sports technology market, including other ice sports and winter Olympic events.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B69/0026
A A63 A63B71/0036
A A63 A63B71/03
A A63 A63B2209/08
A A63 A63B2209/10
A A63 A63B2214/00
A A63 A63B2244/18

Field of Art

Sports equipment design and training technology, specifically ice hockey training markers and performance tracking systems, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, sensor integration, and sports training methodologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or sports technology, familiar with sensor integration, adaptive materials, and sports training equipment design, with 3-5 years of professional experience in sports technology development

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's portable marker design provides a foundational framework for technological enhancement through sensor integration and adaptive systems. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of existing sports training technology, utilizing known sensor and AI techniques to improve performance tracking and marker functionality. The core mechanical principles of the original marker remain consistent, with technological augmentations that would be considered routine innovation in sports equipment design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Base portion with bottom contact surface for ice interaction
PTD Variation
Self-stabilizing mechanism to maintain upright orientation on ice
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to enhance marker stability using known mechanical stabilization techniques, as improving equipment performance is a predictable design optimization in sports training equipment
Source Patent Element
Portable marker for hockey training
PTD Variation
Integrated sensors and AI-powered analytics for performance tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating sensor technology and data analytics into sports training equipment is a well-established trend, representing a predictable technological progression for performance monitoring
Source Patent Element
Marker designed for ice surface interaction
PTD Variation
Dynamic coefficient adjustment system to adapt to varying ice conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing adaptive materials and systems to optimize performance across different environmental conditions is a standard engineering approach in sports equipment design
Source Patent Element
Hockey training marker with potential positioning capabilities
PTD Variation
Built-in projector for displaying customized drills and training regimens
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating projection technology for training visualization represents a logical extension of existing training marker functionality, utilizing known display and projection technologies
Source Patent Element
Portable marker for hockey training
PTD Variation
Modular smart rink system with interconnected markers and LED lighting
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating networked training systems with integrated sensors and lighting is a predictable innovation in sports training technology, representing a standard approach to enhancing training infrastructure
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in the published technical disclosure would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, when considered in light of US Patent 11857857. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable combinations of known techniques in sports training equipment design, lacking the requisite non-obviousness for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,857
TitlePortable marker for ice hockey