Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858152_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. 24-11858152_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858152_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. 11,858,152.

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	B26	B26B19/048
B	B26	B26B19/063
B	B26	B26B19/386

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically hair cutting appliance design and precision mounting assemblies with multi-axis linkage systems, involving precision mechanical engineering, precision manufacturing, and mechanical motion control

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in precision mechanical design, experience with multi-axis linkage systems, understanding of mechanical tolerances, bearing design, and hair cutting appliance manufacturing techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's four-bar linkage mounting assembly design, utilizing standard mechanical engineering techniques to adapt the core mechanical principles to new application contexts while maintaining fundamental structural relationships and motion characteristics.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Four-bar linkage with coupler link, frame link, and two arms using two-degree-of-freedom joins

PTD Variation

Adapting the linkage system to alternative mechanical configurations with similar motion constraints

Obviousness Reasoning

Known mechanical design technique of modifying linkage geometries while preserving fundamental kinematic relationships, representing a predictable variation within standard mechanical engineering practice

Source Patent Element

Semi-annular bearing elements with bearing stops limiting rotational movement

PTD Variation

Implementing alternative bearing geometries with modified stop mechanisms to control motion range

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine mechanical engineering design choice involving known techniques for constraining mechanical motion, representing a predictable modification of existing bearing interface technologies

Source Patent Element

Ball-and-socket joins permitting synchronized pivoting

PTD Variation

Exploring alternative joint configurations that maintain synchronized multi-axis motion principles

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard mechanical engineering approach of substituting equivalent joint technologies while preserving fundamental motion characteristics, representing a predictable design evolution

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11858152's comprehensive disclosure of a four-bar linkage mounting assembly, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein obvious and anticipated, representing routine mechanical engineering design modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious invention under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,152
Title	Mounting assembly and a hair cutting appliance
Assignee(s)	Koninklijke Philips N.V.