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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858111_0002_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. 24-11858111_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858111_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. 11,858,111.

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 B25G1/085
B B25 B25B23/0042
B B25 B25B23/142
B B25 B25F1/02
B B25 B25G3/38

Field of Art

Hand tools, mechanical engineering, specifically torque tools and adjustable mechanical implements with foldable or modular designs

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or skilled technician with expertise in tool design, mechanical interfaces, adjustable mechanisms, and ergonomic hand tool configurations with knowledge of precision torque control systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's fundamental torque tool architecture. The new applications and use cases build upon existing mechanical principles through straightforward design modifications that require only routine engineering skill. The systematic approach of enhancing component interactions and expanding functional capabilities represents an expected progression of the original invention's technical framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Foldable handle with inner space and multiple openings
PTD Variation
Enhanced modular handle design with additional interface points for expanded tool functionality
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular handle configurations are a known technique in mechanical tool design, representing a predictable variation that a PHOSITA would find obvious for improving tool versatility
Source Patent Element
Torque adjusting mechanism with pivoting components
PTD Variation
Extended torque control system with more granular adjustment capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Refinement of torque control mechanisms represents a standard engineering approach for incrementally improving precision measurement tools
Source Patent Element
Embedded groove and fitting mechanisms
PTD Variation
Advanced locking and positioning interfaces for improved mechanical stability
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing more sophisticated mechanical interfaces is a routine design choice for enhancing tool performance and reliability
Source Patent Element
Axially movable adjustment components
PTD Variation
Multi-directional adjustment mechanisms with enhanced positional control
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding component movement ranges is a predictable engineering solution for increasing tool adaptability
Source Patent Element
Circumferential post interference mechanism
PTD Variation
Advanced geometric interaction between tool components for improved precision
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining geometric interfaces represents a standard approach for incrementally improving mechanical tool performance
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858111 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical improvements represent predictable extensions of existing mechanical tool design principles through routine engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,111
TitleFoldable torque tool