Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858320_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. 24-11858320_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858320_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. 11,858,320.

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	B60J3/0217
B	B60	B60J3/0282
B	B60	B60R21/055

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Automotive interior design and vehicle safety systems, specifically sunvisor assemblies and energy absorption mechanisms, requiring mechanical engineering expertise with focus on vehicle component integration and safety design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in automotive interior design, familiar with vehicle safety standards, mechanical attachment mechanisms, and component integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technical concept of energy-absorbing sunvisor assemblies. The fundamental architectural principles established in the original patent provide a clear framework for implementing alternative configurations and use cases. The technical variations proposed in the PTD would be considered routine design modifications within the ordinary skill of a practitioner in automotive interior component design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

L-shaped shaft member with pivotal movement capabilities

PTD Variation

Enhanced shaft geometry with additional pivot points and modular attachment mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying shaft geometry represents a predictable design variation using known mechanical engineering techniques, with finite design solutions obvious to a skilled practitioner

Source Patent Element

Energy absorption structure integrated with sunvisor panel

PTD Variation

Alternative material compositions and geometric configurations for energy dissipation

Obviousness Reasoning

Material selection and structural geometry modifications are standard design optimization approaches within automotive safety component engineering

Source Patent Element

Support structure attached to vehicle body near windscreen

PTD Variation

Expanded mounting configurations with adjustable positioning and multi-axis attachment points

Obviousness Reasoning

Mounting configuration variations represent standard design adaptations addressing different vehicle interior geometries and manufacturing requirements

Source Patent Element

Pivot mechanism with specific angular relationship

PTD Variation

Dynamic pivot mechanisms with variable range of motion and adaptive positioning

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing adjustable mechanical interfaces is a known technique for enhancing component versatility and accommodating diverse design requirements

Source Patent Element

Sunvisor panel with energy absorption capabilities

PTD Variation

Integrated sensor and adaptive response mechanisms for enhanced safety performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding sensor-based adaptive features represents an incremental technological improvement using standard automotive safety design principles

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858320, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering potential claims directed to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 due to the predictable combination of known automotive interior design techniques and safety component engineering principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,320
Title	Vehicle sunvisor assembly
Assignee(s)	Nissan North America, Inc.