Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858123_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. 24-11858123_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858123_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. 11,858,123.

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	B25J15/0023
B	B23	B23Q7/043
B	B23	B23Q11/1023
B	B23	B23Q11/127
B	B23	B23Q2230/002
Y	Y10	Y10T409/30532
Y	Y10	Y10T409/303976

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Machine tool manipulation systems, robotic gripping mechanisms, and precision manufacturing equipment, with expertise in fluid-actuated mechanical interfaces and modular tool attachment systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 5-7 years experience in machine tool design, familiar with CNC machining, robotic grippers, and fluid-powered mechanical systems, capable of understanding complex mechanical interactions and systematic design variations

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core mechanical and fluid-interface concepts. The fundamental architecture of a fluid-actuated machine tool hand provides inherent design flexibility that enables multiple implementation approaches. The variations disclosed in the PTD represent logical engineering adaptations that would be immediately apparent to someone skilled in machine tool design and mechanical interface engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Fluid-connected body portion detachably mounted to a spindle

PTD Variation

Enhanced fluid routing and interface configurations for expanded machine tool applications

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying fluid path geometries represents a standard design optimization technique with predictable results in mechanical interface engineering

Source Patent Element

Plurality of hand members configured for opening and closing

PTD Variation

Alternative hand member geometries and actuation mechanisms targeting specific gripping scenarios

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting gripping member configurations is a routine design choice with known techniques for achieving specific mechanical interactions

Source Patent Element

Coolant liquid-driven piston mechanism

PTD Variation

Extended fluid power transmission approaches incorporating additional energy transfer mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring alternative fluid power transmission strategies represents a predictable engineering evolution within established mechanical system design principles

Source Patent Element

Elastic member opposing movable body movement

PTD Variation

Advanced elastic compensation and force management techniques for improved mechanical responsiveness

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining force management approaches through elastic element modifications is a standard method of incremental mechanical system improvement

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858123, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious modifications that do not represent a non-obvious innovation. The systematic approach to machine tool hand design demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been within the predictable design capabilities of a skilled practitioner at the time of invention.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,123
Title	Machine tool hand
Assignee(s)	FANUC CORPORATION