Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858117_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. 24-11858117_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858117_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. 11,858,117.

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	B25H5/00

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically vehicle repair equipment and mobile work platforms, with expertise in design of adjustable mechanical systems and ergonomic support structures

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or technical professional with experience in automotive repair equipment design, familiar with modular mechanical systems, pivoting mechanisms, and adaptable work platforms

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core mechanical design principles. The new applications & use cases build upon the fundamental mechanical architecture of the original dual-purpose mechanics creeper by introducing incremental technical improvements that would be apparent to someone with ordinary skill in mechanical design and automotive repair equipment engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Flat board with pivotal connecting bases and swing arms

PTD Variation

Enhanced modular configuration allowing expanded application scenarios

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would find it obvious to adapt the existing mechanical framework to new use cases by modifying connection points and structural elements, representing a predictable variation within known mechanical design techniques

Source Patent Element

Longitudinal shaft with adjustable upper and lower sections

PTD Variation

Extended configurability for different work environments and user ergonomic requirements

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying shaft length and connection mechanisms represents a standard design approach for improving adaptability, which would be a straightforward design choice for a skilled practitioner

Source Patent Element

Pivotal connecting bases with locking members

PTD Variation

Advanced locking and positioning mechanisms for improved stability and versatility

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing more sophisticated locking systems would be an obvious improvement using known mechanical engineering techniques to enhance functional reliability

Source Patent Element

Flat board design for vehicle repair

PTD Variation

Expanded application to multiple technical domains beyond automotive repair

Obviousness Reasoning

Translating a specialized mechanical design to broader use cases represents a predictable engineering adaptation that would be apparent to a person with ordinary skill in the art

Source Patent Element

Mechanical creeper with swing arm configuration

PTD Variation

Integrated technical solutions enabling multi-functional work platform capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding the original mechanical concept to support additional use cases through incremental design modifications represents a standard approach in mechanical engineering problem-solving

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858117 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and therefore unpatentable. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed subject matter represents predictable variations and design extensions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond the existing technological foundation.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,117
Title	Dual-purpose mechanics creeper
Assignee(s)	HIEVER CO., LTD.