Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858102_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. 24-11858102_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858102_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. 11,858,102.

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	B25D16/006
B	B25	B25F5/02
B	B25	B25D2250/255
B	B25	B25D2250/261
B	B25	B25D2250/265

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Power tool design, specifically hand-held impact tools with electrical and mechanical control mechanisms, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical systems integration, and ergonomic tool design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in power tool design, familiar with electrical switching mechanisms, impact tool functionality, and standard design optimization techniques for handheld power tools

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's foundational design, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving approaches to enhance functionality and address potential use case limitations through incremental modifications that do not require inventive complexity.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Monostable operating button with stable and pressed switching positions

PTD Variation

Enhanced switching mechanism with additional configurable states for expanded user interaction

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying switch states is a routine design optimization that a PHOSITA would recognize as a predictable variation to improve tool functionality and user experience

Source Patent Element

Electric motor driving impact mechanism

PTD Variation

Implementing alternative motor control strategies for improved power efficiency and performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining motor control techniques represents a standard engineering approach to incrementally improving power tool performance using known electrical engineering principles

Source Patent Element

Hand-held power tool with locking switch mechanism

PTD Variation

Introducing adaptive switching configurations for different operational contexts and user preferences

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding switch functionality through configurable modes is an obvious design choice that addresses diverse user requirements using standard engineering problem-solving techniques

Source Patent Element

Impact mechanism with electrical motor drive

PTD Variation

Integrating advanced sensor feedback and dynamic adjustment capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding sensor-based performance monitoring represents a predictable technological enhancement that a skilled practitioner would recognize as an incremental improvement

Source Patent Element

Basic hand-held power tool architecture

PTD Variation

Implementing modular design approaches allowing rapid configuration and customization

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing modular tool designs is a standard engineering approach to increasing product flexibility and manufacturing efficiency

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858102, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable engineering modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious invention and therefore constitute valid prior art under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,102
Title	Hand-held power tool
Assignee(s)	Hilti Aktiengesellschaft