Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858126_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. 24-11858126_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858126_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. 11,858,126.

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

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

Field of Art

Robotics and mechanical engineering, specifically robotic joint design and sealing technologies for industrial applications, with expertise in precision mechanical interfaces, joint movement mechanisms, and fluid-tight sealing systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced degree and 3-5 years experience in robotic systems design, familiar with industrial robotics, joint mechanisms, sealing technologies, and cross-domain engineering solutions

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the Published Technical Disclosure represents predictable variations on the source patent's core robotic joint sealing technology, utilizing standard engineering design approaches to extend functionality while maintaining fundamental structural principles. The disclosed variations represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to implement using known techniques in robotic joint design. The PTD's approach demonstrates standard engineering problem-solving by adapting existing technological foundations to new application contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Inflatable seal in an annular robot joint configuration
PTD Variation
Enhanced seal design with modified expansion characteristics for different industrial environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable modification using known material science techniques to optimize seal performance across varied operational conditions
Source Patent Element
Joint gap spacing between first and second robotic joint parts
PTD Variation
Implementing alternative gap geometries to accommodate different mechanical stress requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine design optimization using standard mechanical engineering principles of geometric adaptation
Source Patent Element
Axially extending structures for seal containment
PTD Variation
Introducing alternative structural configurations to enhance seal integrity and performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of geometric variation to improve mechanical interface performance using standard engineering design approaches
Source Patent Element
Robot joint sealing mechanism for food processing environments
PTD Variation
Extending sealing technology to alternative industrial domains with similar hygienic requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological transfer using established engineering principles of cross-domain solution adaptation
Source Patent Element
Relative movement between robotic joint components
PTD Variation
Implementing enhanced movement range and flexibility configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine mechanical engineering optimization using known techniques for expanding robotic joint capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858126 and the corresponding Published Technical Disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed technical variations obvious and anticipated, representing standard engineering modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious invention under 35 U.S.C. Section 103, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims in robotic joint sealing technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,126
TitleRobot joint and method for sealing a joint gap of a robot joint
Assignee(s)ABB Schweiz AG