Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858126_0004_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858126_0004_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858126_0004_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 specialized variations & niche solutions that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but specialized variations & niche solutions presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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 mechanisms, and fluid-tight sealing systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years of experience in robotic system design, familiar with industrial robotics, joint sealing technologies, and mechanical interface optimization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering extensions of the source patent's core robotic joint sealing technology. The disclosed specialized variations build upon the fundamental mechanical principles established in the original patent, utilizing known design modification techniques within the robotics field. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize robotic joint performance and adaptability.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Inflatable seal in an annular robot joint configuration
PTD Variation
Enhanced seal design with specialized niche solution implementations
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known mechanical design techniques to optimize seal performance, representing a routine engineering design choice with expected results
Source Patent Element
Joint gap spacing between first and second robotic joint parts
PTD Variation
Alternative geometric configurations and interface modifications
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of possible geometric variations that would be obvious to a skilled engineer seeking to adapt the original joint design to specific application requirements
Source Patent Element
Axially extending structures for seal containment
PTD Variation
Expanded structural configurations to improve seal expansion and containment mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of modifying mechanical interface structures to enhance functional performance, representing a standard engineering optimization approach
Source Patent Element
Robotic joint with relative movement between parts
PTD Variation
Specialized implementation variations targeting specific industrial application requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering adaptation demonstrating how a skilled practitioner would modify joint design to suit different operational contexts
Source Patent Element
Hygienic sealing system for industrial applications
PTD Variation
Enhanced sealing approaches for specialized niche solution environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing technology using known mechanical engineering principles to address specific technical challenges
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858126 and the associated Published Technical Disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical solutions represent predictable engineering modifications that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring undue experimentation or inventive insight.

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