Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858302_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. 24-11858302_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858302_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. 11,858,302.

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	B60	B60D1/075
B	B60	B60D1/52
B	B60	B60D1/025
B	B60	B60D1/065

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Vehicle towing systems and trailer attachment mechanisms, specifically truck bed puck mounting systems and gooseneck adapters. Requires mechanical engineering expertise in automotive coupling technologies, fabrication techniques, and trailer attachment design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or technical professional with expertise in automotive towing systems, familiar with truck bed mounting configurations, mechanical coupling mechanisms, and standard design practices for trailer attachments

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technical framework. The proposed new applications and use cases build upon established mechanical coupling principles inherent in the original gooseneck adapter design. These variations would be considered routine design modifications within the standard problem-solving approach of a skilled practitioner in vehicle attachment technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Cylindrical shaft with central connection portion for puck system attachment

PTD Variation

Enhanced mounting configurations with modified attachment geometries

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design variation using known mechanical coupling techniques, representing a standard engineering approach to system optimization

Source Patent Element

Locking shaft with rotational capabilities and spring-biased mechanism

PTD Variation

Alternative locking configurations with expanded positional flexibility

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine mechanical engineering adaptation using known techniques for mechanical engagement and positioning

Source Patent Element

Truck bed puck system attachment method

PTD Variation

Extended application scenarios with modified interface geometries

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious implementation of known attachment principles across varied technical contexts, representing standard design problem-solving approach

Source Patent Element

Gooseneck ball connection mechanism

PTD Variation

Enhanced connection strategies with improved load distribution

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable engineering optimization using known mechanical principles and finite design solutions

Source Patent Element

Offset adapter configuration

PTD Variation

Alternative geometric arrangements maintaining core functional principles

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design modification representing standard engineering approach to system adaptation

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858302 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated. The proposed technical implementations represent predictable extensions of existing mechanical coupling technologies, utilizing standard design problem-solving approaches within the vehicle attachment systems domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,302
Title	Gooseneck puck extender
Assignee(s)	Gen-Y Creations, LLC