Adaptive Relay Batons for Specialized Environments
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63B69/0028 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Sports Equipment Design and Athletic Training Technology, specifically focusing on relay racing equipment and adaptive sports implements with expertise in materials engineering, ergonomic design, and performance optimization
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a mechanical engineering or sports equipment design background, possessing knowledge of materials science, understanding of athletic performance requirements, and capability to modify existing designs for specialized environments
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental tubular baton design provides a versatile framework for environmental adaptation through material selection. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering modifications that leverage known material properties to extend the baton's functional range. These adaptations follow standard design optimization principles by selecting materials with specific performance characteristics for targeted use cases.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,858 |
|---|---|
| Title | Baton having tubular bodies |
| Assignee(s) | Briggs Athletics LLC |