Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858137_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858137_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858137_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. 11,858,137.

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	B25J9/109
B	B25	B25J15/0028
F	F16	F16H19/001
F	F16	F16H2019/008

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotic systems, mechanical end effectors, and precision grasping mechanisms, with expertise in mechanical linkages, gear systems, and robotic manipulation technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or robotics specialist with advanced degree, 3-5 years professional experience in designing robotic end effectors, familiar with mechanical design principles, gear configurations, and modular robotic system architectures

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's mechanical grasping system. The disclosed variations leverage known mechanical design principles and standard engineering techniques to enhance the original patent's core functionality. These modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize robotic end effector performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Mechanical device with receiver and grabber assembly using offset shaft apertures

PTD Variation

Enhanced component configuration with modified aperture geometries and additional mechanical interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using known mechanical engineering techniques, representing predictable variation within established system parameters

Source Patent Element

Bevel gear mechanical linkage with integrally formed hooks

PTD Variation

Alternative gear configurations with expanded material compatibility and modular connection strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Application of standard engineering design choices, representing finite solution set for mechanical interface improvements

Source Patent Element

Non-powered grasping mechanism with hub assembly

PTD Variation

Synergistic combination techniques expanding mechanical interaction capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing known mechanical design principles to extend functional range using predictable engineering modifications

Source Patent Element

End effector with shaft and offset aperture configuration

PTD Variation

Advanced mechanical linkage with enhanced positional and rotational capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Utilizing standard mechanical design techniques to incrementally improve system performance through known engineering approaches

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858137. The proposed modifications represent predictable engineering extensions that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing effective prior art against potential future patent claims in this technical domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,137
Title	Mechanical grasping end effector with horizontal and vertical movement
Assignee(s)	Ford Global Technologies, LLC