Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858096_0002_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858096_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858096_0002_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. 11,858,096.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases enhancements while maintaining compatibility with the original patent's architecture. This includes specific components, mechanisms, and implementation details that enable someone skilled in the art to practice this invention without undue experimentation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

Introduces new technical features and approaches that were not present in the source patent, specifically targeting new applications & use cases improvements.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25B23/147
G	G01	G01L5/24

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical fastener systems and precision torque application technologies, focusing on joint preload measurement and control techniques in mechanical engineering and precision manufacturing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in fastener design, torque measurement, and mechanical assembly techniques, possessing knowledge of threading mechanisms, precision measurement tools, and mechanical joining strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core fastener preload methodology. The disclosed enhancements leverage known mechanical engineering principles to expand the original patent's technical framework. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize joint assembly and preload techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Threaded fastener element with controlled tightening and removal torque

PTD Variation

Enhanced system for new applications with expanded component configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design variation using known mechanical engineering techniques to adapt fastener systems to different use cases

Source Patent Element

Torque tool for applying precise fastener tension

PTD Variation

Automated torque application system with expanded measurement and control capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of integrating computational control and precision measurement into mechanical fastening processes

Source Patent Element

Method for determining joint preload through threading interactions

PTD Variation

Extended process for implementing technical improvements in joint assembly strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious combination of known mechanical principles to optimize fastener performance across multiple application domains

Source Patent Element

Threaded bolt and nut assembly mechanism

PTD Variation

Enhanced apparatus with modular component configurations for diverse technical implementations

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering design choice to create adaptable fastener systems with interchangeable components

Source Patent Element

Torque measurement and control methodology

PTD Variation

New applications and use cases extending original patent's technical foundation

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable evolution of existing technical approach using standard mechanical engineering problem-solving techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858096, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations in the published technical disclosure to be obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed enhancements represent predictable extensions of known mechanical fastener and torque control methodologies. The combination of prior art elements would have been within the capabilities of an ordinarily skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond routine mechanical engineering problem-solving approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,096
Title	Methods for achieving a target joint preload
Assignee(s)	University of South Florida