Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858147_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. 24-11858147_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858147_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. 11,858,147.

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	B25J9/1692
B	B25	B25J13/089
B	B25	B25J19/021

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotics and Automated Handling Systems, specifically substrate transfer robots with precision positioning and sensor integration in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in robotic systems, sensor integration, and precision motion control, having 3-5 years of experience in designing automated handling equipment for sensitive substrates

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations on the source patent's core substrate transfer robot technology by extending sensor integration and positioning techniques through known engineering design approaches. The disclosed variations leverage standard robotic system modification strategies that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize substrate handling performance. The technical solutions represent incremental improvements using standard engineering problem-solving methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Photoelectric sensor positioned at tip-end part of substrate transfer robot hand

PTD Variation

Enhanced sensor integration with multi-axis positioning and expanded detection capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying sensor placement and detection parameters represents a predictable design optimization using known sensor integration techniques

Source Patent Element

Robot hand configured to hold substrate with defined optical axis

PTD Variation

Alternative hand geometries enabling expanded substrate handling configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Reconfiguring mechanical interfaces represents a standard design choice with finite predictable implementation approaches

Source Patent Element

Robotic arm with turning axis for hand displacement

PTD Variation

Extended motion control strategies incorporating additional degrees of freedom

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding motion control parameters using known robotic system design principles constitutes an obvious technical evolution

Source Patent Element

Substrate transfer robot with processor-controlled positioning

PTD Variation

Advanced control algorithms for improved precision and adaptive handling

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing refined control strategies represents a standard approach to incrementally improving robotic system performance

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11858147's foundational teachings, the present technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as the modifications represent predictable extensions of known substrate transfer robot technologies using standard engineering design methodologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,147
Title	Substrate transfer robot and method of detecting optical-axis deviation of substrate hold hand
Assignee(s)	KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA