Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858126_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. 24-11858126_0001_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858126_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. 11,858,126.

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	B25J19/0075
B	B25	B25J17/02
B	B25	B25J19/0058

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotics and Mechanical Engineering, specifically robotic joint design and sealing technologies for industrial applications, with expertise in precision mechanical interfaces and fluid-tight joint configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced training in robotics, familiar with industrial robot design, joint sealing technologies, and mechanical interface optimization, possessing skills in CAD design, materials engineering, and mechanical system integration

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the Published Technical Disclosure represents predictable variations and design extensions of the source patent's core robotic joint sealing technology. The PTD's approach of introducing enhanced components and implementation strategies follows standard engineering problem-solving methodologies. The variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize robotic joint performance and sealing capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Inflatable seal in an annular robot joint configuration

PTD Variation

Enhanced seal design with modified expansion characteristics and improved material composition

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine material and design optimization representing a predictable variation within known engineering design parameters

Source Patent Element

Joint gap sealing mechanism for industrial robotics

PTD Variation

Alternative geometric configurations for seal interface and expansion dynamics

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite design solutions representing standard engineering design choice with expected mechanical performance outcomes

Source Patent Element

Axially extending structural elements for seal containment

PTD Variation

Refined structural geometries enabling improved seal compression and fluid-tight integration

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique for incremental mechanical interface improvement using standard engineering design principles

Source Patent Element

Robot joint with relative movement between components

PTD Variation

Enhanced movement tolerance and seal adaptability across different operational environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable solution addressing known limitations in existing robotic joint technologies

Source Patent Element

Hygienic robot joint design for food processing applications

PTD Variation

Advanced sealing strategies targeting improved contamination prevention and cleanability

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of existing technological requirements using known engineering optimization techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the comprehensive technical disclosure and analysis, the variations presented in this publication would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art when viewed in light of US Patent 11858126, rendering potential derivative claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 through predictable design variations and standard engineering problem-solving approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,126
Title	Robot joint and method for sealing a joint gap of a robot joint
Assignee(s)	ABB Schweiz AG