Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858125_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858125_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858125_0008_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 synergistic combinations that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but synergistic combinations presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations 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 precision motion control and adaptable robotic interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in robotic systems design, familiar with collaborative robotics, pneumatic/mechanical actuation principles, and modular tool attachment strategies, typically holding a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years industrial robotics experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable engineering variations that extend the source patent's core technical teachings about modular robotic gripper actuation. The disclosed enhancements represent logical incremental improvements using standard design techniques within the robotic gripper domain. These variations would be considered obvious modifications that a skilled practitioner could readily conceive by applying standard engineering problem-solving approaches to the existing technical framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Rotary actuator with attachment region for gripper head

PTD Variation

Enhanced attachment mechanism with additional alignment features and modular connection points

Obviousness Reasoning

Modular connection design represents a predictable design variation using known mechanical interface techniques, motivated by increasing system flexibility

Source Patent Element

Rotary hub configured between mounting section and tool plate

PTD Variation

Advanced rotary hub with integrated sensing and position feedback mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding sensing capabilities to mechanical interfaces is a known technique for improving robotic system performance, representing an obvious enhancement to existing mechanical designs

Source Patent Element

Vacuum tool plate with suction cup connection

PTD Variation

Expanded tool plate design supporting multiple attachment geometries and quick-change interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing universal tool mounting systems is a standard engineering approach for increasing robotic system adaptability, using well-understood mechanical design principles

Source Patent Element

Rotary drive with pressure-responsive actuation

PTD Variation

Enhanced drive system with multi-directional pressure control and precision positioning

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining actuation control represents a predictable engineering optimization using known pneumatic and mechanical control techniques

Source Patent Element

Gripper head assembly with rotational capabilities

PTD Variation

Expanded gripper head architecture supporting increased degrees of freedom and adaptive positioning

Obviousness Reasoning

Increasing robotic system flexibility through additional motion axes is a standard design approach in collaborative robotics, representing an obvious technical 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 synergistic combinations represent predictable engineering extensions of existing robotic gripper actuator technologies through standard design methodologies and well-understood mechanical interface principles.

Original Patent Information

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