Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858145_0007_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858145_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858145_0007_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. 11,858,145.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25J9/1664
B	B25	B25J9/161
B	B25	B25J13/006
B	B25	B25J13/087
B	B65	B65D88/08
B	B65	B65D88/66

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotic systems for material handling, specifically autonomous robots for granular material surface management, involving robotics, automation, sensor integration, and material handling technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A robotics engineer with expertise in autonomous navigation, sensor systems, material handling, and mechanical design, possessing knowledge of robotic locomotion, control systems, and industrial automation techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core robotic grain surface management technology, applying standard engineering design approaches to expand potential use cases and technical capabilities through incremental modifications and known robotic system integration techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Bilateral auger-based drive system for robot locomotion across granular surfaces

PTD Variation

Extending drive system design to accommodate different granular material types and surface geometries

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would find it obvious to adapt locomotion mechanisms for varied material properties using known mechanical design techniques, as the core locomotion principles remain consistent across different granular substrates

Source Patent Element

Sensor-based measurement of grain pile characteristics

PTD Variation

Implementing additional sensor types and data collection methodologies for expanded diagnostic capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating diverse sensor technologies represents a predictable engineering solution for enhancing diagnostic and monitoring functions in robotic systems

Source Patent Element

Processor-controlled robot traversal and surface interaction

PTD Variation

Developing advanced control algorithms for more complex surface navigation and interaction strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining control systems through algorithmic improvements is a standard approach for incrementally enhancing robotic performance, representing an obvious variation to a PHOSITA

Source Patent Element

Robot configured for surface disruption and sediment gravity flow management

PTD Variation

Expanding surface management techniques to include additional material flow control mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing alternative methods for material flow manipulation represents a predictable engineering solution using known robotic interaction principles

Source Patent Element

Probe delivery mechanism for surface interaction

PTD Variation

Implementing specialized probe designs for different material sampling and diagnostic requirements

Obviousness Reasoning

Customizing probe configurations for specific diagnostic needs is an obvious design choice within the established technical framework of the source patent

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11858145's comprehensive disclosure of robotic granular material surface management technologies, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, representing predictable technical extensions achievable through standard engineering design approaches and known robotic system integration techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,145
Title	Surface management of piled grain
Assignee(s)	Grain Weevil Corporation