Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858321_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. 24-11858321_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858321_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. 11,858,321.

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

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

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

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in automotive interior design, familiar with safety component engineering, material selection, and mechanical interaction principles for vehicle interior components

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 energy absorption and sunvisor assembly concepts. The technical improvements align with standard design optimization practices in automotive safety component engineering. The variations demonstrate incremental modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance existing sunvisor assembly functionality.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Pivot structure with downwardly extending projection engaged with housing

PTD Variation

Enhanced pivot mechanism with additional material compliance zones

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of adding compliance zones to existing mechanical interfaces to improve energy absorption, representing a predictable design optimization

Source Patent Element

Biasing member using coil spring within housing

PTD Variation

Alternative biasing mechanisms including elastomeric and composite spring materials

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine material substitution with predictable results in mechanical energy absorption systems

Source Patent Element

Support structure with shaft member pivoting about upright axis

PTD Variation

Modified shaft geometry with integrated damping features

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious design modification using known mechanical engineering principles to enhance energy dissipation characteristics

Source Patent Element

Energy absorbing structure responding to forward momentum

PTD Variation

Expanded energy absorption mechanisms with multi-directional response capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of existing energy management concept using finite identified solution set in mechanical design

Source Patent Element

Sunvisor panel attached to support structure

PTD Variation

Alternative attachment methods with improved load distribution

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design variation using known mechanical coupling techniques in automotive interior components

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858321, 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. § 103 due to the predictable nature of the modifications and the comprehensive disclosure of underlying mechanical principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,321
Title	Vehicle sunvisor assembly
Assignee(s)	Nissan North America, Inc.