Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858096_0007_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_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858096_0007_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 control technologies, specifically focusing on joint preload measurement and implementation techniques in mechanical engineering and precision manufacturing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in fastener design, torque application techniques, and precision measurement systems, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industrial experience in mechanical assembly and precision engineering

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core methodology for joint preload determination. The PTD builds upon the fundamental concepts of threaded fastener assembly and torque control by introducing incremental technical improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. These variations represent logical adaptations of existing technical principles within a well-understood mechanical engineering domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Threaded fastener assembly method with torque control

PTD Variation

Enhanced application-specific implementation of fastener assembly across different technical domains

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would recognize that adapting the core fastener methodology to new use cases represents a standard design optimization approach with predictable results

Source Patent Element

Torque wrench and automated torque tool techniques

PTD Variation

Expanded implementation of torque application strategies with domain-specific modifications

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying torque control techniques for specific applications would be considered a routine engineering design choice with known and expected outcomes

Source Patent Element

Joint preload measurement through threaded element interaction

PTD Variation

Introduction of alternative measurement and verification techniques building on original patent's foundational approach

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing alternative measurement strategies represents an obvious extension of existing technical principles within precision mechanical engineering

Source Patent Element

Fastener element configuration and threading methodology

PTD Variation

Refined implementation of threading techniques with enhanced compatibility across different mechanical systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting threading approaches for broader technical compatibility would be considered a standard engineering optimization technique

Source Patent Element

Torque control and preload determination process

PTD Variation

Advanced process variations incorporating additional measurement and verification steps

Obviousness Reasoning

Incrementally improving measurement precision represents a predictable evolution of existing technical methodologies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858096 and the corresponding published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the technical modifications represent routine engineering adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight or non-obvious technical contributions.

Original Patent Information

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