Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858380_0007_PTD

Published: October 30, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858380_0007_PTD, Published October 30, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858380_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. 11,858,380.

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	B60N2/02246
B	B60	B60N2/22
B	B60	B60N2/002
B	B60	B60N2/0244
B	B60	B60N2/0268
B	B60	B60N2/02253

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Vehicle seat control systems, mechanical actuation mechanisms, automotive interior ergonomics, with expertise in electromechanical seat folding control technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in automotive interior design, familiar with seat actuation mechanisms, motor control systems, and electronic control module design for vehicle seat functionality

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core seat folding control technology, leveraging known design techniques and systematic improvements to seat actuation mechanisms. The variations demonstrate incremental technical enhancements that would be obvious to implement using standard engineering problem-solving approaches. The fundamental control architecture remains consistent, with modifications representing routine design adaptations within the established technical framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Motor-driven seat folding control with pulse-based duty cycle management

PTD Variation

Enhanced motor control algorithms with expanded pulse signal processing

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using known motor control techniques, representing a standard design optimization approach

Source Patent Element

First and second motor coordination for seat folding

PTD Variation

Extended multi-motor synchronization strategies for complex seat configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of existing control methodologies using finite identified solution set for motor coordination

Source Patent Element

Electronic control module with sensor-based feedback

PTD Variation

Advanced sensor integration and signal processing techniques

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique for improving control system responsiveness through incremental sensor technology improvements

Source Patent Element

Seat folding command processing

PTD Variation

Enhanced user interface and command interpretation mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design variation representing standard human-machine interface optimization approaches

Source Patent Element

Mechanical seat actuation system

PTD Variation

Alternative embodiment configurations with modular component design

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design adaptation using known mechanical engineering principles of modularity and reconfigurability

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858380, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious and anticipated, representing routine engineering modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious invention. The systematic approach to seat control mechanism enhancement demonstrates predictable technological progression within the established automotive seat control domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,380
Title	Folding control apparatus and method for vehicle seats
Assignee(s)	Hyundai Transys Inc.