Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Laser Finishing: Multi-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857014_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Laser Finishing: Multi-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857014_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857014_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. 11,857,014.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on applying laser finishing to denim apparel products. However, the limitations of this approach became apparent as the technology's potential for broader applications was overlooked. The present invention addresses this limitation by exploring new use cases for laser finishing, thereby expanding its commercial potential.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a significant inventive step by applying the laser finishing technology to entirely new industries and use cases, thereby expanding its scope and potential. The novelty lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges and opportunities in these diverse fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include using different types of lasers, varying the intensity and pattern of the laser finishing, or incorporating additional processing steps to achieve specific effects. Variations may also involve integrating the laser finishing system with other manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing or CNC machining, to create hybrid production processes.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential across various industries, including healthcare, jewelry, furniture, and entertainment. The ability to create customized, distressed-look products can open up new revenue streams and market opportunities, particularly in industries where unique aesthetics and realism are valued.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41H3/007
A A41 A41H3/08
A A41 A41H42/00
D D03 D03D1/00
D D03 D03D15/54
D D04 D04H1/02
D D06 D06B11/0096
D D06 D06C23/02
D D06 D06L4/20
D D06 D06L4/70
D D06 D06M10/005
D D06 D06P5/132
D D06 D06P5/137
D D06 D06P5/153
D D06 D06P5/158
D D06 D06P5/2005
G G06 G06Q30/0621
A A41 A41D1/06
D D05 D05D2305/08
D D05 D05D2305/24
D D06 D06C2700/31
D D10 D10B2501/00
G G06 G06F16/951
G G06 G06Q10/087

Field of Art

Textile and materials processing technologies, with expertise in laser finishing, surface modification, and advanced manufacturing techniques involving precision material alteration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled professional with advanced engineering or materials science background, familiar with laser processing technologies, surface treatment methods, and cross-industry manufacturing adaptations

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent's laser finishing technique for denim demonstrates a generalizable method of surface modification that can be readily adapted to other materials and industries. A PHOSITA would recognize the core technological principle of controlled laser-based surface alteration as universally applicable across diverse substrates. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the fundamental laser finishing technology by applying similar processing principles to different material contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Laser finishing method for creating distressed textile surfaces using controlled laser parameters
PTD Variation
Applying laser finishing to prosthetic devices to simulate wear and aging
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental laser control techniques are transferable across material types, with predictable results in surface texture modification
Source Patent Element
Programmatic control of laser intensity and pattern for textile surface treatment
PTD Variation
Creating customized jewelry with unique distressed patterns based on individual preferences
Obviousness Reasoning
Laser parameter programming is a known technique that can be easily adapted to different substrate geometries and aesthetic requirements
Source Patent Element
Laser-based surface modification technique for creating visual texture variations
PTD Variation
Generating artificial rock formations with weathered appearances using laser finishing
Obviousness Reasoning
The core technological principle of controlled surface ablation is consistent across different material substrates
Source Patent Element
Inventory management of template-based laser finishing for textile products
PTD Variation
Manufacturing customized furniture with unique distressed patterns using laser processing
Obviousness Reasoning
The systematic approach to template-based surface modification is directly transferable to furniture manufacturing processes
Source Patent Element
Precise laser control for creating visual texture variations in fabric
PTD Variation
Creating artificial skin textures for film and theater makeup using laser finishing techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental principles of controlled surface ablation and texture generation are consistent across different material domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857014's disclosure of laser finishing techniques, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed variations obvious and predictable extensions of existing laser surface modification technologies. The cross-industry adaptations represent routine engineering applications of known laser processing principles, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims in these technological domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,014
TitleApparel products by using fabric templates and laser finishing
Assignee(s)Levi Strauss & Co.