Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858139_0009_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. 24-11858139_0009_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858139_0009_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 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 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 and Computer Vision, specifically robotic manipulation systems with advanced sensing and object interaction technologies. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, computer vision, sensor integration, and robotic control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A robotics engineer with advanced degree, proficient in sensor-based robotic manipulation, point cloud processing, non-planar support structures, and adaptive robotic control systems. Familiar with machine learning, computer vision techniques, and mechanical design for flexible robotic platforms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core robotic manipulation technology. The disclosed enhancements follow standard engineering design approaches for improving robotic systems by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions. The technical modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner given the foundational teachings of the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Compressible support structure with non-planar surface and sensor integration
PTD Variation
Enhanced support structure with specialized variations targeting niche technical solutions
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known techniques for adapting robotic support platforms to specific use cases. A PHOSITA would recognize multiple design approaches for modifying support structures based on intended application requirements
Source Patent Element
Point cloud representation and object location determination
PTD Variation
Extended point cloud processing with more granular object interaction and classification techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Known computer vision technique for improving sensor-based object recognition. Represents standard incremental improvement in robotic perception technologies
Source Patent Element
Multi-layer compressible support structure with variable compression values
PTD Variation
Advanced layered support structures with more complex compression and interaction models
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design optimization using known material science and mechanical engineering principles. Finite set of predictable variations for improving support structure performance
Source Patent Element
Robotic manipulator configured to grasp objects using sensor data
PTD Variation
Enhanced grasping techniques with more sophisticated sensor integration and adaptive control
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering approach for incrementally improving robotic manipulation capabilities through sensor-driven control systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858139, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The incremental improvements represent predictable variations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring undue experimentation or non-obvious technical insights.

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.