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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858109_0007_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858109_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858109_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. 11,858,109.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25F5/026

Field of Art

Power tool ergonomics and mechanical attachment systems, specifically focusing on side handle design for handheld electric power tools. Skill level involves mechanical engineering, tool design, and understanding of user interface and attachment mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in power tool design, familiar with ergonomic principles, mechanical attachment systems, and standard manufacturing techniques for hand tools

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD represents predictable variations on the source patent's side handle design that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner. By introducing alternative implementation approaches and extending the core mechanical attachment concept, the variations demonstrate incremental engineering adaptations within the established technical framework. A PHOSITA would recognize these as straightforward design modifications achievable through routine engineering problem-solving.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Clamping unit with rotatable operating element for attaching side handle to power tool
PTD Variation
Enhanced clamping mechanism with additional degrees of rotational freedom and modular attachment points
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding rotational range and attachment flexibility represents a known technique for improving tool ergonomics, with predictable results in user adaptability
Source Patent Element
Side handle with perpendicular axis of rotation relative to power tool working axis
PTD Variation
Multiple axis rotation configurations allowing more complex positioning and user grip options
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative rotational geometries is a standard design optimization approach with finite, predictable implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Basic side handle attachment mechanism
PTD Variation
Integrated quick-release and multi-angle adjustment features
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing user-friendly attachment enhancements represents a common design evolution using known mechanical techniques
Source Patent Element
Clamping lever for handle attachment
PTD Variation
Ergonomic lever designs with enhanced tactile feedback and reduced actuation force
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining user interaction mechanisms through material and geometric modifications is a standard engineering approach with predictable outcomes
Source Patent Element
Side handle for electric hand-held power tool
PTD Variation
Expanded application scenarios and cross-platform compatibility features
Obviousness Reasoning
Generalizing technical solutions across related tool platforms represents a routine engineering strategy for maximizing design utility
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858109, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations in side handle design would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed technical implementations represent predictable extensions of the prior art, utilizing known mechanical engineering techniques to achieve foreseeable improvements in tool ergonomics and attachment mechanisms.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,109
TitleSide handle for an electric hand-held power tool
Assignee(s)Hilti Aktiengesellschaft