Advanced Digital Molding: Next-Gen Manufacturing Tech
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Background and Problem Solved
The original digital molding patent ("Digital molding and associated articles and methods") revolutionized the manufacturing process, but it had limitations in terms of customization, material properties, and process control. The new invention addresses these limitations by synergistically combining digital molding with advanced technologies to create a more powerful system.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of digital molding with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which provides a more powerful system that optimizes article properties, ensures authenticity, and enables real-time monitoring and control. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to create a novel system that overcomes the limitations of the original digital molding patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the digital molding system with other advanced technologies, such as machine learning, computer vision, or robotics. Variations could include using different types of materials, such as biodegradable or conductive materials, or applying the invention to different industries, such as aerospace or automotive.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including footwear, aerospace, automotive, and healthcare. The market for customized articles with optimized properties is growing rapidly, and the invention's ability to ensure authenticity and enable real-time monitoring and control makes it an attractive solution for manufacturers and consumers alike.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A43 | A43B1/14 |
| A | A43 | A43B3/34 |
| A | A43 | A43B13/04 |
| A | A43 | A43B17/003 |
| A | A43 | A43B17/14 |
| A | A43 | A43B23/0215 |
| A | A43 | A43D1/00 |
| A | A43 | A43D1/02 |
| A | A43 | A43D999/00 |
| B | B29 | B29C64/112 |
| B | B29 | B29C64/209 |
| B | B29 | B29C64/336 |
| B | B29 | B29C64/393 |
| B | B29 | B29D35/00 |
| B | B29 | B29D35/12 |
| B | B33 | B33Y10/00 |
| B | B33 | B33Y30/00 |
| B | B33 | B33Y50/02 |
| B | B33 | B33Y70/00 |
| A | A43 | A43B5/00 |
| A | A43 | A43D2200/60 |
| B | B29 | B29K2075/00 |
| B | B29 | B29K2105/04 |
| B | B29 | B29K2713/00 |
| B | B29 | B29L2031/50 |
| B | B33 | B33Y80/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and digital fabrication technologies, with specific expertise in 3D printing, molding techniques, and customized article production, particularly in footwear manufacturing
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degree, expertise in 3D printing technologies, material science, and digital fabrication techniques, familiar with integrating software control systems with manufacturing processes
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the existing digital molding process represents a predictable extension of the source patent's core teachings about dynamic liquid dispensing and customized manufacturing. The fundamental principles of variable composition molding and robotic control established in US 11857023 naturally suggest opportunities for technological enhancement through intelligent monitoring and adaptive processing systems.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,023 |
|---|---|
| Title | Digital molding and associated articles and methods |
| Assignee(s) | Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd. |