Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858113_0004_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858113_0004_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858113_0004_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. 11,858,113.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to specialized variations & niche solutions that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but specialized variations & niche solutions presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25H1/0064
B	B25	B25H1/0042
F	F16	F16M11/046
F	F16	F16M11/18
F	F16	F16M11/38
B	B23	B23B47/28
E	E21	E21B7/02

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically drill stands, mounting systems, and precision positioning equipment for power tools and industrial drilling applications. Requires expertise in mechanical design, structural engineering, and tool mounting mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in industrial tool design, familiar with drill stand configurations, mounting mechanisms, and structural adaptations for precision positioning equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering modifications to the source patent's core drill stand design. The disclosed enhancements leverage known mechanical design principles to extend the original patent's functionality through incremental technical improvements. These variations represent standard design evolution within the technical domain of drill stand and mounting system engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Pivotable mast with support bracket moveably coupled to base

PTD Variation

Enhanced mounting configurations with additional positional flexibility and specialized rail adaptations

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design variation using known mechanical coupling techniques to expand positioning capabilities

Source Patent Element

Clamping mechanism with rotatable handle for locking support bracket

PTD Variation

Alternative clamping geometries and locking mechanisms that maintain core functional principles

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite design solutions using known mechanical locking principles that a skilled practitioner would find obvious

Source Patent Element

Base and mast configuration allowing collapsed positioning

PTD Variation

Extended compact configuration strategies with improved space-saving mechanical interactions

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering optimization using known mechanical transformation techniques

Source Patent Element

Battery-powered core drill housing design

PTD Variation

Enhanced power management and integration strategies for specialized drilling applications

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technological extension using known power system design principles

Source Patent Element

Longitudinal axis-based mounting system

PTD Variation

Advanced alignment and precision positioning techniques building upon original axis-based design

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard design evolution using known mechanical alignment and positioning methodologies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858113, a person having ordinary skill in mechanical engineering would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The incremental modifications represent predictable design choices within the established technological domain of drill stand and mounting system engineering, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,113
Title	Drill stand
Assignee(s)	MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION