Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858152_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. 24-11858152_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858152_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. 11,858,152.

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 mounting assemblies with precision linkage mechanisms, involving precision mechanical engineering, mechanical design, and precision motion control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in precision mechanical linkages, bearing design, and electromechanical appliance systems, possessing knowledge of mechanical motion transfer, bearing technologies, and precision component integration

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 known mechanical engineering principles of component substitution, motion transfer optimization, and modular design approaches that would be readily apparent to someone skilled in precision mechanical systems design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Four-bar linkage with coupler link and frame link having two-degree-of-freedom joins

PTD Variation

Extending linkage design to accommodate alternative motion transfer mechanisms and bearing interface configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying linkage geometries represents a standard design optimization technique with predictable mechanical outcomes, involving known mechanical engineering design principles

Source Patent Element

Semi-annular bearing elements mounted to coupler link with bearing recesses

PTD Variation

Implementing alternative bearing interface geometries with enhanced motion control and positioning capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Bearing interface modifications represent routine mechanical engineering design variations that would be obvious to a PHOSITA seeking improved motion transfer performance

Source Patent Element

Ball-and-socket joins permitting pivoting motion

PTD Variation

Exploring alternative joint configurations that maintain similar motion transfer characteristics while introducing enhanced mechanical compliance

Obviousness Reasoning

Substituting joint geometries is a standard mechanical design approach with predictable kinematic outcomes, representing an obvious design iteration for a skilled practitioner

Source Patent Element

Mounting assembly for hair cutting appliance with precision motion control

PTD Variation

Generalizing mounting assembly principles to broader mechanical system applications with similar motion transfer requirements

Obviousness Reasoning

Translating specialized mechanical design principles across related technical domains represents a standard engineering problem-solving approach with predictable results

Source Patent Element

Two-degree-of-freedom rotation axis configuration

PTD Variation

Implementing modified rotation axis geometries that maintain core motion transfer principles while introducing enhanced mechanical flexibility

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring alternative rotation axis configurations represents a routine mechanical engineering design optimization with predictable kinematic outcomes

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858152 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed subject matter obvious, as the PTD demonstrates that the claimed technical features represent predictable variations achievable through routine mechanical engineering design practices, thereby rendering such variations unpatentable 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.