Adaptive Plate Denture Production Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857385_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Plate Denture Production Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857385_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857385_0004_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. 11,857,385.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept discloses novel systems and methods for producing plate dentures in specialized environments, such as extreme weather conditions, disaster relief situations, high-security needs, remote areas, and extreme cold environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method of producing plate dentures using stereolithography 3D printing. However, these methods are limited to conventional operating environments and do not address the specific challenges posed by niche environments. The new inventive concept adapts the original method to overcome these limitations, providing solutions for underserved markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises specialized variations of the original method, including systems and methods for producing plate dentures in extreme weather conditions, disaster relief situations, high-security needs, remote areas, and extreme cold environments. These adaptations include the use of weather-resistant packaging, portable 3D printers, curable compositions with enhanced thermal stability, rapid curing properties, and biocompatibility, as well as secure data transmission capabilities and integrated RFID tracking. The inventive concept also incorporates cold-resistant curable compositions and adhesives, and solar-powered 3D printers with low-power curing requirements.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original method, addressing specific challenges posed by niche environments. The inventive concept's novelty lies in its tailored solutions for underserved markets, providing a significant inventive step over the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of 3D printers, such as FDM or SLS, or the incorporation of additional features, such as antimicrobial properties or customizable aesthetics. Variations of the inventive concept could also be developed for other specialized environments, such as space exploration or military operations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and high-security markets. The adaptive plate denture production systems could be marketed to organizations operating in niche environments, providing a unique solution for their specific needs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61C13/0013
A A61 A61C13/01
A A61 A61C13/10
B B29 B29C64/124
B B33 B33Y10/00
B B33 B33Y80/00
C C09 C09J7/10
C C09 C09J7/30
C C09 C09J2301/416
C C09 C09J2433/00
C C09 C09J2433/008

Field of Art

Dental prosthetics and additive manufacturing, specifically stereolithographic 3D printing of dental devices, requiring expertise in materials science, dental engineering, and advanced manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in dental engineering or materials science, familiar with 3D printing technologies, stereolithographic techniques, dental prosthetic design, and polymer chemistry, with practical experience in medical device fabrication

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's stereolithographic denture production method provides a foundational framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environmental conditions by modifying material compositions, printer configurations, and packaging strategies. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of known 3D printing and dental prosthetic technologies, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving approaches to address specific contextual challenges. These adaptations would be considered routine design modifications within the skill set of an ordinary practitioner in dental additive manufacturing.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Stereolithographic method for producing plate dentures using curable composition
PTD Variation
Portable 3D printer for disaster relief scenarios with rapid curing composition
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying printer portability and curing speed represents a predictable design variation to address field deployment requirements, using known polymer chemistry techniques
Source Patent Element
Polymerization initiator and curable composition for denture base production
PTD Variation
Enhanced thermal stability and cold-resistant curable compositions
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting polymer formulations for environmental resilience is a standard materials engineering approach, involving known techniques for modifying initiator and monomer characteristics
Source Patent Element
3D printing method for creating artificial tooth arrangement
PTD Variation
Solar-powered 3D printer with low-power curing requirements for remote environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting power systems and optimizing energy consumption represents a predictable engineering solution using known alternative power technologies and polymer curing strategies
Source Patent Element
Denture base production using stereolithography
PTD Variation
High-security plate denture with integrated RFID tracking and secure data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating tracking and security features is a routine design modification using standard electronic integration techniques familiar to those skilled in medical device manufacturing
Source Patent Element
Artificial tooth and denture base adhesion method
PTD Variation
Cold-resistant adhesive systems for extreme environment denture production
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing adhesive formulations with enhanced environmental performance represents a predictable materials science approach using known polymer and bonding technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, when viewed in light of US Patent 11857385. The disclosed adaptations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's stereolithographic denture production method, utilizing routine engineering modifications to address specialized environmental and operational requirements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,385
TitleMethod of producing plate denture, curable composition for stereolithography, and plate denture production kit
Assignee(s)TOKUYAMA DENTAL CORPORATION