Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858136_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858136_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858136_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. 11,858,136.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25J9/1065
B B25 B25J9/0048

Field of Art

Robotics and Mechanical Engineering, specifically parallel link mechanisms and robotic manipulation systems, with expertise in multi-axis motion control and precision positioning mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced degree and 3-5 years experience in robotic design, familiar with parallel kinematic mechanisms, motion control systems, and industrial/medical robotic applications

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combination enhancements represent predictable variations on the source patent's fundamental parallel link mechanism design. The disclosed technical improvements leverage known mechanical engineering principles and design optimization strategies that would be apparent to someone with ordinary skill in robotic mechanism design. The variations demonstrate incremental technical extensions that do not require inventive insight beyond standard engineering problem-solving approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Parallel link mechanism with multiple link mechanisms coupled between fixed base and end-effector base
PTD Variation
Enhanced component configurations that modify joint connectivity and rotation parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine mechanical design optimization using known techniques for improving motion range and precision, representing predictable engineering modifications
Source Patent Element
Motor configured to rotate proximal link about joint axis
PTD Variation
Advanced motor control strategies implementing more sophisticated rotation and positioning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying known control system techniques to improve motion precision, representing standard engineering design evolution
Source Patent Element
Coaxially disposed proximal-end joints
PTD Variation
Alternative joint configuration approaches that maintain core mechanical principles while introducing geometric variations
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite design solutions that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner exploring mechanical configuration alternatives
Source Patent Element
End-effector base supporting tool with potential rotation capabilities
PTD Variation
Enhanced tool mounting and interface mechanisms with expanded degrees of freedom
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing well-understood mechanical interface design principles to expand functional capabilities
Source Patent Element
Parallel link mechanism for medical and industrial equipment applications
PTD Variation
Extended application domains and specialized implementation strategies across different technical contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine technological domain expansion using established engineering adaptation techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858136 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed synergistic combination enhancements obvious and anticipated, representing standard engineering design evolution that does not rise to the level of non-obvious invention under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,136
TitleParallel link mechanism
Assignee(s)NSK LTD.