Portable Ga-ga Pits for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857865_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Portable Ga-ga Pits for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857865_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857865_0004_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. 11,857,865.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A modular, adaptable Ga-ga pit system designed for high-security facilities, disaster relief areas, extreme weather conditions, high-crime areas, and remote areas, providing a safe and enjoyable recreational space for diverse users.

Background and Problem Solved

The original portable multi-use ball pit patent, while innovative, has limitations in terms of adaptability to unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations of the Ga-ga pit, catering to specific market needs and overcoming challenges posed by extreme conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The portable Ga-ga pit system for specialized environments comprises reinforced panels for high-security facilities, waterproof panels for disaster relief areas, wind-resistant panels for extreme weather conditions, bullet-resistant panels for high-crime areas, and lightweight panels for remote areas. Each panel has a thickness and upward and downward open slots, allowing for modular assembly and disassembly. The system's adaptability ensures a safe and enjoyable recreational experience in diverse settings.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its specialized variations, which provide a unique solution for specific market needs. The inventive step is the integration of these specialized features into a modular, adaptable Ga-ga pit system, enabling safe and enjoyable recreational spaces in previously underserved environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include customizable panel designs, adjustable panel heights, and integration with other recreational equipment. Variations could also include incorporating advanced materials, such as impact-absorbing materials or sustainable materials, to further enhance the system's adaptability and safety.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The portable Ga-ga pit system for specialized environments has significant commercial potential in various industries, including security, disaster relief, recreation, and education. Target markets include government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies operating in unique environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63C19/08
A A63 A63B63/00
A A63 A63B67/002
E E04 E04H17/18
A A63 A63B2102/22
A A63 A63B2208/12
A A63 A63B2209/00
A A63 A63B2210/50
A A63 A63B2243/0025
A A63 A63C2019/085

Field of Art

Recreational game equipment design, specifically modular play structures and sports enclosures with a focus on portable, adaptable game environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer or designer with expertise in recreational equipment design, familiar with modular construction techniques, materials science, and adaptable sporting infrastructure with knowledge of panel-based assembly systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental Ga-ga pit design provides a clear template for environmental adaptations. The core structural elements of interlocking panels with slots remain consistent, with variations primarily involving material selection and dimensional adjustments that represent predictable design modifications for specific use contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Octagonal fenced playing area with modular panels having upward and downward open slots
PTD Variation
Reinforced panels for high-security facilities with increased height and specialized material properties
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify panel materials and dimensions to suit specific environmental requirements using known engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Panels with potential entry/goal recesses
PTD Variation
Panels with specialized material properties like waterproofing, wind resistance, or bullet resistance
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection represents a predictable design choice for adapting the base structural concept to different operational environments
Source Patent Element
Modular panel assembly method
PTD Variation
Lightweight panels for remote area deployment with consistent slot-based connection mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting panel weight while maintaining core structural interconnection principles is a straightforward engineering adaptation
Source Patent Element
Polygonal play area configuration
PTD Variation
Customizable panel heights and specialized environmental configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Dimensional variations represent routine design modifications within a predictable range of functional alternatives
Source Patent Element
Basic panel-based game enclosure concept
PTD Variation
Integration of advanced materials like impact-absorbing or sustainable composites
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements represent an expected evolutionary progression for recreational equipment design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857865's disclosure of a modular Ga-ga pit system, the present publication demonstrates that variations in panel material, height, and environmental adaptability would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in recreational equipment design, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,865
TitlePortable multi-use ball pit
Assignee(s)B1 & C1, Inc.