Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858147_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. 24-11858147_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858147_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. 11,858,147.

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 Automation, specifically substrate handling robots with photoelectric sensing systems in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing environments. Skill involves mechanical engineering, robotics design, sensor integration, and precision positioning technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in robotic systems design, familiar with industrial automation, sensor integration techniques, and substrate handling mechanisms in high-precision manufacturing environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations on the source patent's core substrate transfer robot technology. The disclosed enhancements leverage known design techniques to extend the original patent's sensing and positioning capabilities. These variations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches within robotic system design that would be apparent to someone skilled in the art.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

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

PTD Variation

Enhanced sensor configuration with multi-axis detection and expanded sensing range

Obviousness Reasoning

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

Source Patent Element

Robot hand with defined optical axis and hand center

PTD Variation

Dynamic recalibration methods for optical axis alignment across different substrate sizes and types

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing adaptive sensing algorithms is a standard engineering approach for improving robotic system flexibility and precision

Source Patent Element

Substrate transfer robot with robotic arm and turning axis

PTD Variation

Extended kinematic modeling to support more complex substrate handling sequences

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding robotic motion algorithms represents a predictable evolution of existing robotic control systems using known computational techniques

Source Patent Element

Transmission type photoelectric sensor for substrate detection

PTD Variation

Integrated machine learning algorithms for improved sensor data interpretation

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying machine learning to sensor data interpretation is a recognized method for enhancing industrial sensing systems

Source Patent Element

Hand configured to hold substrate with defined optical axis

PTD Variation

Modular hand design supporting multiple substrate form factors with reconfigurable sensing

Obviousness Reasoning

Creating adaptable robotic end effectors is a standard design approach for increasing system versatility

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11858147's 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. The disclosed technical improvements represent predictable extensions of known robotic substrate handling technologies, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field of industrial robotics and automation.

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