Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858321_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. 24-11858321_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858321_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. 11,858,321.

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 and safety integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in automotive interior design, familiar with vehicle safety components, mechanical energy absorption principles, and standard manufacturing techniques for vehicle interior assemblies

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 concept of energy absorption in vehicle sunvisor assemblies. The fundamental mechanical principles of energy management, pivot mechanisms, and component integration are well-established in automotive design. A PHOSITA would readily understand how to adapt the source patent's core technical framework to new applications and use cases with minimal inventive effort.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Energy absorbing structure with downwardly extending projection and biasing member

PTD Variation

Extending energy absorption mechanism to alternative vehicle interior components with similar momentum transfer requirements

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of applying proven mechanical energy absorption principles across related automotive safety systems, representing a predictable design adaptation

Source Patent Element

Pivot structure engaged with housing allowing forward and upward movement

PTD Variation

Modifying pivot geometry to accommodate different mounting configurations or material compositions

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering design variation using known mechanical principles, representing a finite set of predictable structural modifications

Source Patent Element

Coil spring as biasing member within housing

PTD Variation

Exploring alternative biasing mechanisms like elastomeric elements or magnetic dampening systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Substitution of functionally equivalent mechanical elements using known engineering techniques, representing a predictable solution set

Source Patent Element

Support structure with shaft member pivotal about upright axis

PTD Variation

Implementing multi-axis pivot configurations with enhanced range of motion

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of existing mechanical pivot concepts using standard engineering design approaches

Source Patent Element

Vehicle sunvisor assembly with energy absorption capabilities

PTD Variation

Generalizing energy absorption mechanism for broader automotive interior safety applications

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technological transfer of established mechanical safety principles across related automotive design domains

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858321 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and lacking inventive merit. The disclosed technical implementations represent routine engineering adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring significant creative insight or unexpected results.

Original Patent Information

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