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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858146_0002_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. 24-11858146_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858146_0002_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. 11,858,146.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25J9/1679
B B25 B25J9/162
B B25 B25J13/082
B B25 B25J15/0028

Field of Art

Robotics and Automated Systems, specifically robotic manipulation, assistive robotic technologies, and multi-hand robotic work methods with weight management capabilities

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A robotics engineer with expertise in mechanical design, control systems, and robotic manipulation techniques, holding at least a master's degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field, with 3-5 years of industrial robotics system design experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core robotic manipulation and assist device technologies. The technical improvements are consistent with known robotic system design approaches that involve incremental enhancements to existing robotic work methods. The variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving techniques applied to the original patent's foundational concepts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Robot system with first hand having assist device and second hand without assist device
PTD Variation
Enhanced multi-hand robotic system with configurable assist mechanisms across different work scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known robotic system design techniques, representing a simple substitution of equivalent components with expected results
Source Patent Element
Switching mechanisms for coupled/uncoupled states of assist devices
PTD Variation
Dynamic reconfiguration of assist device coupling based on object weight and work requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design optimization using standard control system engineering principles, representing a finite number of identified solutions for robotic weight management
Source Patent Element
Transport and working steps with weight variation management
PTD Variation
Extended workflow scenarios with more granular assist device engagement across different work stages
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of expanding existing robotic work method by introducing additional configuration states, representing a logical technical progression
Source Patent Element
Robotic hand coupling and decoupling mechanisms
PTD Variation
Advanced coupling interfaces with improved mechanical and control system integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering improvement using known robotic system design approaches, representing incremental technological enhancement
Source Patent Element
Weight management during robotic work processes
PTD Variation
More sophisticated algorithmic approaches for dynamic weight compensation across multiple work scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of existing weight management techniques using standard control system design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858146 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical solutions represent predictable extensions of existing robotic manipulation methodologies using standard engineering design approaches. The variations demonstrate no inventive step beyond the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in robotic system design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,146
TitleWorking method and robot system
Assignee(s)Seiko Epson Corporation