Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858139_0003_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858139_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858139_0003_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. 11,858,139.

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 B25J9/1612
B B25 B25J9/0096
B B25 B25J9/1633
B B25 B25J9/1664
B B25 B25J9/1697
B B25 B25J13/08
G G06 G06T7/50
G G06 G06T7/70
G G06 G06V20/00
G G06 G06V20/653
G G06 G06T2207/10028

Field of Art

Robotics, Computer Vision, and Manipulation Systems with a focus on robotic manipulation, sensor integration, and object recognition technologies involving non-planar support structures and advanced sensing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled robotics engineer with expertise in mechanical design, computer vision, sensor integration, and machine learning, holding advanced degrees in robotics, mechanical engineering, or computer science, with practical experience in designing robotic manipulation systems

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 foundational robotic manipulation approach. The disclosed variations leverage known techniques in sensor integration, support structure design, and manipulation strategies that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner. The technical improvements represent incremental advancements that build upon the existing robotic manipulation framework disclosed in the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Compressible support structure with peaks and troughs for object manipulation
PTD Variation
Enhanced support structure with additional sensor integration and dynamic compression mapping
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to extend the original support structure design by adding more sophisticated sensor integration and compression mapping techniques, as these are predictable improvements in robotic manipulation systems
Source Patent Element
Point cloud representation for object and support structure analysis
PTD Variation
Advanced point cloud processing with machine learning enhanced recognition algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning techniques to point cloud data represents a known and predictable enhancement in computer vision and robotics, well within the capabilities of an ordinary skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Robotic manipulator configured to grasp objects using sensor data
PTD Variation
Expanded grasping strategies with multi-layered sensing and adaptive manipulation techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing more sophisticated grasping approaches by combining sensor data and adaptive manipulation represents a logical and obvious extension of existing robotic manipulation technologies
Source Patent Element
Non-planar support structure with compressible surface
PTD Variation
Dynamic support structure with programmable compression layers and adaptive geometry
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating support structures with programmable compression and adaptive geometry is a predictable design variation that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve manipulation precision
Source Patent Element
Controller configured for object location and manipulation
PTD Variation
Enhanced controller with improved decision-making algorithms and multi-modal sensing integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing more sophisticated control algorithms that integrate multiple sensing modalities represents a standard approach to improving robotic manipulation systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858139 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed synergistic combination techniques obvious and anticipated, rendering subsequent patent claims covering similar technical implementations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 due to the predictable and incremental nature of the proposed technical enhancements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,139
TitleRobotic manipulator systems and methods involving non-planar and/or deformable support structures
Assignee(s)Amazon Technologies, Inc.