Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858125_0006_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_0006_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858125_0006_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

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25J15/0641
B	B25	B25J9/126
B	B25	B25J9/146
B	B25	B25J15/0066
B	B25	B25J15/0658
B	B25	B25J15/0023

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotics and Mechanical Engineering, specifically collaborative robotic systems with gripper head actuators and tool attachment mechanisms, focusing on adaptable robotic end effectors and precision positioning systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in robotic systems design, familiar with collaborative robotics, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, tool mounting techniques, and modular robotic component integration

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 technical concept, involving standard engineering design choices and incremental enhancements to robotic gripper actuation systems that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Rotary actuator with attachment region for gripper head mounting

PTD Variation

Enhanced mounting interface with additional alignment features and modular connection points

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying attachment interfaces is a routine design optimization for improving mechanical compatibility and alignment, representing a known technique for incremental system improvement

Source Patent Element

Rotary hub configured between mounting section and tool plate

PTD Variation

Advanced rotary hub with integrated sensing or adaptive positioning capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding sensor integration or adaptive positioning to mechanical interfaces is a predictable enhancement in collaborative robotics, utilizing standard mechatronic design principles

Source Patent Element

Vacuum tool plate with suction cup connection

PTD Variation

Expanded tool plate design supporting multiple end effector types with quick-change mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing modular tool attachment systems with interchangeable end effectors is a standard approach in robotic system design, representing an obvious extension of existing mounting techniques

Source Patent Element

Rotary drive with pressure-based actuation

PTD Variation

Enhanced actuation system incorporating electronic control and precision positioning feedback

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating electronic control with pneumatic/mechanical systems is a well-known technique for improving robotic system performance, representing a predictable technological progression

Source Patent Element

Gripper head assembly with rotational capabilities

PTD Variation

Expanded kinematic configuration supporting multi-axis movement and increased degrees of freedom

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding robotic system mobility through additional movement axes is a standard engineering approach for increasing system versatility, representing an obvious design evolution

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, as the disclosed improvements represent predictable extensions of existing robotic gripper actuator technologies through standard engineering design methodologies and incremental system enhancements

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,125
Title	Actuator and gripper head having an actuator
Assignee(s)	Mid Atlantic Machinery