Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858146_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858146_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858146_0008_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 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 B25J9/1679
B B25 B25J9/162
B B25 B25J13/082
B B25 B25J15/0028

Field of Art

Robotics and Automated Manipulation Systems, specifically focusing on robotic work assistance, transport mechanisms, and adaptive handling of objects with variable weights

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

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

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combination enhancements represent predictable variations of the source patent's core technical approach. The disclosed technical improvements leverage known robotic system design principles and extend the original patent's weight-adaptive manipulation methodology through incremental, technically straightforward modifications. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving techniques applied to the existing robotic system architecture.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Robot system with first hand having assist device and second hand without assist device
PTD Variation
Enhanced component configuration with modular assist mechanisms that can be dynamically reconfigured across different robotic hands
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of modular robotic design, predictable result of increased system flexibility, finite set of design modifications
Source Patent Element
Switching between assisted and non-assisted work states based on object weight
PTD Variation
Implementing adaptive switching algorithms with more granular weight threshold detection and response mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable optimization of existing weight-sensing control logic, application of standard control engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Transport and manipulation of objects using robot hands with variable assistance
PTD Variation
Introducing multi-axis force compensation and dynamic load redistribution techniques during object handling
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique in robotic manipulation, solving predictable engineering challenges with standard mechanical design approaches
Source Patent Element
Coupled state mechanism for assist device interaction with robot system
PTD Variation
Advanced coupling interfaces with enhanced sensor integration and real-time adaptive response capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Incremental improvement using standard sensor integration techniques, predictable extension of existing coupling mechanism
Source Patent Element
Weight management during robotic object manipulation
PTD Variation
Implementing machine learning algorithms for predictive weight compensation and dynamic system reconfiguration
Obviousness Reasoning
Application of known machine learning techniques to existing robotic control systems, representing standard engineering problem-solving approach
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858146 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical implementations represent predictable extensions of existing robotic manipulation methodologies through standard engineering design choices and incremental improvements.

Original Patent Information

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