Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Synergistic Athletic Recovery System

Publication ID: 24-11857861_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Athletic Recovery System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857861_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857861_0003_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. 11,857,861.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The Synergistic Athletic Recovery System integrates cognitive assessments with advanced technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, to provide a holistic approach to athletic training and recovery, enabling personalized coaching, real-time feedback, and enhanced user experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The traditional physiological model of athletic training focuses on physical fatigue, neglecting the critical role of cognitive fatigue in athletic performance. The original patent addressed this limitation by combining cognitive tasks with physical training and recovery. However, it did not leverage the potential of emerging technologies to further enhance the system. The Synergistic Athletic Recovery System solves this problem by integrating cognitive assessments with AI-driven personalized coaching, IoT-enabled data transmission, blockchain-secured user data, and advanced materials for enhanced ergonomics.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Synergistic Athletic Recovery System consists of a wearable device for monitoring athletic performance and cognitive fatigue, a computer hardware processor, and a user interface. The system utilizes AI algorithms to analyze user data and provide tailored recovery protocols based on cognitive and physical fatigue. The IoT-enabled communication module transmits data to a remote server for analysis and personalized feedback. The system incorporates blockchain technology to securely store and track user data, providing rewards for achieving milestones. The advanced materials used in the wearable device ensure enhanced ergonomics and user comfort. The system provides real-time feedback and adjusts recovery protocols based on user performance and fatigue levels.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The Synergistic Athletic Recovery System introduces a new, non-obvious combination of cognitive assessments with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials, enabling a holistic approach to athletic training and recovery. The integration of these technologies provides a novel solution that is not anticipated by the original patent or existing systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Synergistic Athletic Recovery System could include the use of machine learning algorithms to predict and prevent mental fatigue, the integration of virtual or augmented reality components for enhanced user experience, or the development of specialized systems for specific sports or athletic disciplines.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Synergistic Athletic Recovery System has significant commercial potential in the sports technology and athletic training industries, targeting professional sports teams, fitness centers, and individual athletes. The system's ability to provide personalized coaching, real-time feedback, and enhanced user experience makes it an attractive solution for athletes seeking to optimize their performance and recovery.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B71/0622
A A63 A63B24/0062
A A63 A63B2071/0663
A A63 A63B2225/50

Field of Art

Sports science, athletic performance optimization, neurocognitive training systems, with expertise in wearable technology, performance monitoring, and cognitive assessment techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in exercise science, sports psychology, or biomedical engineering, experienced in developing performance tracking systems, familiar with cognitive assessment protocols and athletic training technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into the existing athletic recovery system framework represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational approach of combining cognitive and physical performance tracking naturally invites technological augmentation using standard engineering design approaches. The PTD's variations represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance the original system's capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Athletic training system with cognitive task integration
PTD Variation
Adding AI algorithms to analyze cognitive and physical fatigue data
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to performance data is a known technique for extracting insights, representing a predictable application of computational methods to existing performance tracking systems
Source Patent Element
User interface for presenting recovery protocols
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled communication for remote data transmission and personalized feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending user interfaces with networked communication is a standard design choice in performance monitoring technologies, providing enhanced data accessibility and personalization
Source Patent Element
Cognitive tasks like Stroop Task and Psychomotor Vigilance Task
PTD Variation
Incorporating blockchain for secure user data tracking and milestone rewards
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure data management techniques is an obvious enhancement for systems handling sensitive performance and cognitive assessment information
Source Patent Element
Physical and cognitive performance monitoring system
PTD Variation
Advanced materials for improved wearable device ergonomics
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting optimal materials to enhance user comfort and device performance is a standard engineering optimization approach with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Method for adjusting recovery protocols based on user fatigue
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms to predict and prevent mental fatigue
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying predictive analytics to existing fatigue assessment methodologies represents a logical technological progression using known computational techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, based on the teachings of US Patent 11857861. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable combinations of known techniques in athletic performance monitoring, rendering any claims to these variations unpatentable as obvious extensions of the prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,861
TitleAthletic recovery system combining cognitive and physical assessments
Assignee(s)Rewire Fitness, Inc.