Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858780_0006_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858780_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858780_0006_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. 11,858,780.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B66	B66B5/044
B	B66	B66B5/22

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

▼

Field of Art

Elevator safety systems and governor assemblies, specifically focusing on centrifugal mechanisms for speed detection and safety triggering in vertical transportation technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in elevator safety systems, familiar with centrifugal mechanisms, speed detection technologies, and safety triggering systems for vertical transportation equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed improvements represent predictable variations of the source patent's core elevator safety mechanism. The technical solutions proposed are logical extensions of existing elevator governor assembly technologies, utilizing known design modification techniques that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Centrifugal mechanism with pivotally connected members responsive to rope sheave speed

PTD Variation

Enhanced centrifugal member configuration with improved trigger sensitivity and progressive unfolding characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization of existing speed detection mechanism using known mechanical engineering principles of inertial force and pivot point manipulation

Source Patent Element

Speed threshold detection at 115-120% of rated elevator car speed

PTD Variation

Extended speed threshold detection with more granular trigger point configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using standard engineering design choices for safety system calibration within known operational parameters

Source Patent Element

Trigger switch positioned on radial outer side of centrifugal mechanism

PTD Variation

Alternative trigger switch placement and enhanced sensitivity configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious mechanical design modification using known techniques for improving sensor placement and responsiveness in safety systems

Source Patent Element

Rope sheave mounted on bracket with centrifugal mechanism

PTD Variation

Modular bracket design allowing enhanced component integration and customization

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable engineering solution using standard modular design principles common in mechanical system development

Source Patent Element

Governor assembly with speed detection mechanism

PTD Variation

Enhanced direct improvements system with expanded technical implementation approaches

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of existing safety technology using known method of incremental technical enhancement and alternative embodiment development

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable modifications to the governor assembly disclosed in US Patent 11858780, utilizing standard engineering design techniques and known methods of safety system optimization.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,780
Title	Governor assembly, elevator safety device and elevator system
Assignee(s)	OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY