Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858096_0008_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858096_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858096_0008_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. 11,858,096.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to synergistic combinations that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but synergistic combinations presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25B23/147
G	G01	G01L5/24

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical fastening systems and torque control technologies, specifically focusing on joint preload measurement and implementation techniques in precision mechanical assemblies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in fastener design, torque application methods, and mechanical joining techniques, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industrial experience in mechanical design and assembly

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combination enhancements represent predictable variations of the source patent's core fastener preload methodology. The disclosed technical improvements leverage known mechanical design principles and extend the original patent's framework through incremental modifications. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to someone familiar with precision mechanical joining techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Threaded fastener preload measurement method using torque control

PTD Variation

Enhanced synergistic combination system with expanded technical implementation approaches

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of existing fastener control methodology using known engineering design variation techniques

Source Patent Element

Torque wrench and automated torque tool implementations

PTD Variation

Advanced technical solution integrating multiple torque application strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of known implementation approaches that represent standard design optimization techniques

Source Patent Element

Joint preload determination through thread pitch identification

PTD Variation

Comprehensive system for improving component interaction and preload measurement precision

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical technical progression using well-understood mechanical engineering design principles

Source Patent Element

Fastener element threading and component securing method

PTD Variation

Synergistic combinations approach extending original patent's fundamental mechanical joining concept

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious combination of known mechanical design elements using standard engineering problem-solving approaches

Source Patent Element

Torque control for achieving precise mechanical joint configuration

PTD Variation

Enhanced technical solution providing multiple implementation strategies for joint preload optimization

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation representing standard engineering design refinement techniques

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, with specific reference to US Patent 11858096. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed subject matter represents a predictable variation of existing mechanical fastening technologies, thereby rendering potential derivative claims unpatentable through established obviousness standards.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,096
Title	Methods for achieving a target joint preload
Assignee(s)	University of South Florida