Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858125_0001_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858125_0001_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858125_0001_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. 11,858,125.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25J15/0641
B B25 B25J9/126
B B25 B25J9/146
B B25 B25J15/0066
B B25 B25J15/0658
B B25 B25J15/0023

Field of Art

Robotics and Mechanical Engineering, specifically collaborative robotic systems with gripper head actuators and tool attachment mechanisms, focusing on adaptable robotic manipulation technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or robotics specialist with expertise in robotic end effectors, actuator design, tool attachment systems, and collaborative robot technologies, possessing knowledge of pneumatic and mechanical coupling techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed improvements represent predictable variations of the source patent's core robotic gripper actuator technology. The enhancements demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that extend the original patent's functional architecture through incremental modifications. These variations would be considered routine design optimizations within the established technical framework of robotic gripper systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Rotary actuator with attachment region for gripper head
PTD Variation
Enhanced attachment mechanism with modular connection points for rapid tool interchangeability
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of improving mechanical coupling systems through standardized, quick-release interfaces that enable faster robot reconfiguration
Source Patent Element
Rotary shaft with mounting section for tool
PTD Variation
Expanded mounting geometry with multi-axis alignment features
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design variation addressing precision alignment challenges in robotic tool attachment, representing a finite set of engineering solutions
Source Patent Element
Vacuum tool plate with suction cup connection
PTD Variation
Advanced pressure modulation system for dynamic grip force control
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of existing pneumatic control principles, applying known fluid dynamics techniques to improve gripping performance
Source Patent Element
Rotary hub configured between mounting section and tool plate
PTD Variation
Integrated sensor array within rotary hub for real-time position and force feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine incorporation of sensing technologies into mechanical interfaces, representing a standard approach to enhancing robotic system capabilities
Source Patent Element
Connector for receiving input and pressure signals
PTD Variation
Wireless communication and power transmission interface for connector
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological progression applying known wireless communication techniques to existing mechanical coupling systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858125 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, rendering subsequent patent claims covering substantially similar technical implementations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103 due to the predictable combinations and design optimizations disclosed in this prior art reference.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,125
TitleActuator and gripper head having an actuator
Assignee(s)Mid Atlantic Machinery