Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858111_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. 24-11858111_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858111_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. 11,858,111.

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

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

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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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 measurement and mechanical tolerancing

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 by introducing incremental improvements in application flexibility, component configuration, and functional adaptability while maintaining core mechanical principles.

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 use cases

Obviousness Reasoning

Modular tool design is a known technique in mechanical engineering, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to expand interface configurations for increased versatility

Source Patent Element

Torque adjusting mechanism with pivotal connections

PTD Variation

Advanced torque adjustment system with improved precision and range of motion

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvements to adjustment mechanisms represent a predictable evolution in precision tool design

Source Patent Element

Embedded groove and fitting portion configuration

PTD Variation

Alternative geometric interface designs enabling more flexible component interactions

Obviousness Reasoning

Geometric variations in mechanical interfaces are typically considered routine design modifications within the skill of an ordinary practitioner

Source Patent Element

Axial movement of adjustment components

PTD Variation

Enhanced axial and radial movement strategies for improved tool functionality

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding movement capabilities through known mechanical principles represents an obvious technical progression

Source Patent Element

Circumferential post interference mechanism

PTD Variation

Alternative interference and alignment strategies for component integration

Obviousness Reasoning

Mechanical interference and alignment techniques are well-understood design approaches with predictable implementation strategies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858111 and the comprehensive technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical improvements represent foreseeable 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 Number	US 11,858,111
Title	Foldable torque tool