Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858146_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. 24-11858146_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858146_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. 11,858,146.

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

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25J9/1679
B	B25	B25J9/162
B	B25	B25J13/082
B	B25	B25J15/0028

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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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

The PTD presents technical variations that extend the source patent's robotic work method by introducing enhanced application approaches that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner. These variations represent predictable engineering solutions that build upon the fundamental robotic manipulation and assist device concepts disclosed in the original patent. A PHOSITA would recognize these extensions as logical progressions of existing robotic system design principles.

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

Known technique of modular robotic system design with interchangeable assistive components, representing a predictable variation of existing robotic manipulation approaches

Source Patent Element

Switching between assisted and non-assisted work states

PTD Variation

Dynamic reconfiguration of assist mechanisms based on real-time weight and task requirements

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of existing weight management techniques, utilizing standard control system adaptation principles

Source Patent Element

Cargo transportation and manipulation using robotic hands

PTD Variation

Expanded application scenarios targeting new use cases with enhanced technical implementation

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of known robotic manipulation techniques applied across different industrial and technical domains, representing standard design evolution

Source Patent Element

Robotic system with coupled hand and assist device

PTD Variation

Modular assist mechanism with advanced switching capabilities for varied work environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable combination of known robotic system design principles, representing standard engineering problem-solving approach

Source Patent Element

Weight management during robotic work processes

PTD Variation

Advanced weight compensation techniques with intelligent assist device reconfiguration

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of existing weight management strategies using standard control system and sensor integration techniques

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, as they represent predictable extensions of the foundational teachings in US Patent 11858146, combining known robotic system design techniques with standard engineering problem-solving approaches to achieve foreseeable technological improvements.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,146
Title	Working method and robot system
Assignee(s)	Seiko Epson Corporation