Advanced Multi-Layer Metallized Pattern Manufacturing
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for manufacturing a part comprising at least one three-dimensional metallized pattern overlying a local enamel underlayer. However, this approach has limitations in terms of pattern complexity, precision, and scalability. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a hybrid approach that combines the strengths of multiple fabrication techniques, enabling the creation of complex, multi-layered metallized patterns with unparalleled precision and efficiency.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present invention's novelty lies in the combination of additive manufacturing, electrochemical deposition, and laser machining techniques to create complex, multi-layered metallized patterns. The inventive step resides in the integration of these techniques to achieve unparalleled precision and efficiency in pattern fabrication. The new claims provide a paradigm shift in the field of metallized pattern fabrication, enabling the creation of intricate patterns with unprecedented complexity and precision.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of different additive manufacturing techniques, such as stereolithography or selective laser sintering, or the integration of additional fabrication techniques, such as etching or milling. The invention may also be adapted for use with various substrate materials, including metals, polymers, or ceramics.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and biomedical devices. The ability to create complex, multi-layered metallized patterns with unprecedented precision and efficiency enables the development of advanced components and devices with improved performance, reliability, and functionality.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A44 | A44C27/006 |
| G | G03 | G03F7/2002 |
| G | G03 | G03F7/2006 |
| G | G03 | G03F7/038 |
| G | G03 | G03F7/039 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Advanced manufacturing techniques involving metallization, 3D printing, and precision patterning, with expertise in additive manufacturing, electrochemical deposition, and surface modification technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer or technologist with advanced degrees in materials science, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering, possessing comprehensive knowledge of fabrication techniques, surface treatment processes, and precision manufacturing methodologies
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize the PTD's disclosed variations as straightforward extensions of the source patent's core methodology for creating three-dimensional metallized patterns. The fundamental manufacturing approach remains consistent, with the PTD introducing predictable variations in equipment configuration and process sequencing that would be considered routine optimization by a skilled practitioner. The integration of additional modules and techniques represents incremental technological advancement rather than non-obvious innovation.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,035 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method for manufacturing a part comprising at least one three-dimensional metallised pattern |
| Assignee(s) | Comadur SA |