Adaptive Relay Batons for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857858_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Relay Batons for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857858_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857858_0009_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. 11,857,858.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept adapts the original baton design for specialized relay racing scenarios, incorporating materials and features tailored to high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude, and underwater environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original baton design, although innovative, has limitations when applied to specific, niche environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adaptive materials and features, enabling relay racing in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and underwater scenarios.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive relay baton consists of a first tubular body and a second tubular body at least partially surrounding the first tubular body. The first tubular body can be made of a tamper-evident material for high-security needs, a buoyant material for disaster relief training, a temperature-resistant material for extreme weather conditions, a lightweight material for high-altitude relay racing, or a corrosion-resistant material for underwater relay racing. The second tubular body can be made of a shock-absorbing material for high-security needs, a water-resistant material for disaster relief training, a wind-resistant material for extreme weather conditions, a high-strength material for high-altitude relay racing, or a buoyant material for underwater relay racing.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the adaptation of the original baton design for specialized environments, incorporating unique materials and features tailored to each specific scenario. The inventive step is the integration of these adaptive materials and features into a single relay baton design, enabling relay racing in previously unexplored environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the adaptive relay baton could include variations in the tubular body materials, shapes, and sizes to accommodate different environmental conditions. For example, the tubular bodies could be designed with adjustable lengths, interchangeable materials, or integrated sensors to monitor environmental conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive relay baton has significant commercial potential in various industries, including sports equipment manufacturers, disaster relief organizations, and military training institutions. The target market includes high-security facilities, disaster relief teams, extreme weather athletes, high-altitude training centers, and underwater exploration organizations.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B69/0028

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,858
TitleBaton having tubular bodies
Assignee(s)Briggs Athletics LLC