Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858147_0005_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858147_0005_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858147_0005_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 future evolutions & paradigm shifts that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but future evolutions & paradigm shifts presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements future evolutions & paradigm shifts 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 future evolutions & paradigm shifts 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 future evolutions & paradigm shifts enhancements.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Robotics and Automation, specifically substrate transfer robotic systems with precision sensor integration, requiring advanced mechanical engineering, sensor technology, and robotic control systems expertise

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in robotic system design, familiar with photoelectric sensors, substrate handling mechanisms, and industrial automation technologies, capable of understanding complex robotic architectures and sensor integration strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the PTD as a natural evolutionary extension of the source patent's substrate transfer robot technology, leveraging known design principles and sensor integration techniques to enhance future robotic system capabilities. The disclosed variations represent predictable technical improvements that would be apparent to someone skilled in robotic system design. The PTD builds upon the foundational sensor and robotic arm concepts while introducing incremental technical enhancements that align with standard engineering problem-solving approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Photoelectric sensor positioned at tip-end part of a substrate transfer robot hand
PTD Variation
Enhanced sensor integration with expanded detection capabilities and multi-axis alignment mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design optimization using known sensor technology and standard robotic system enhancement techniques
Source Patent Element
Robot hand with defined ideal optical axis and turning axis
PTD Variation
Advanced hand geometry with improved spatial positioning and dynamic sensor recalibration methods
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering modification applying known geometric design principles to improve sensor accuracy and alignment
Source Patent Element
Substrate transfer robot with robotic arm and hand configuration
PTD Variation
Expanded robotic system architecture supporting multiple substrate handling scenarios and adaptive sensor configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension utilizing standard modular design approaches and known robotic system flexibility strategies
Source Patent Element
Transmission type photoelectric sensor for substrate detection
PTD Variation
Advanced sensor fusion techniques combining multiple detection modalities and enhanced signal processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological progression using known sensor integration and signal processing techniques
Source Patent Element
Hand center defined relative to substrate positioning
PTD Variation
Dynamic hand center calibration methods with improved precision and adaptive positioning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering optimization applying known control system and sensor alignment principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858147 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 improvements represent predictable extensions of existing substrate transfer robot technologies through standard engineering design approaches and known sensor integration techniques.

Original Patent Information

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