Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858104_0003_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858104_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858104_0003_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. 11,858,104.

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	B25D17/06
B	B25	B25D11/005
B	B25	B25D2217/0015
B	B25	B25D2217/0023
B	B25	B25D2250/131

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Power tool engineering, specifically portable chiseling and hammer drill technologies, focusing on mechanical design of striking mechanisms and tool interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in power tool design, familiar with electro-pneumatic striking mechanisms, tool holder configurations, and precision manufacturing techniques for industrial hand tools

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combination approach represents predictable engineering variations on the source patent's fundamental striking mechanism design. The disclosed technical improvements leverage known mechanical design principles and standard engineering problem-solving techniques. The variations maintain core functional compatibility while introducing incremental enhancements that would be apparent to someone with ordinary skill in power tool engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Electro-pneumatic striking mechanism with exciter piston and striker

PTD Variation

Enhanced striker geometry with modified cone-based segmentation and axis offset configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Geometric variations in striker design represent standard design optimization techniques, with predictable mechanical interaction results achievable through routine engineering experimentation

Source Patent Element

Tool holder configured along a working axis

PTD Variation

Alternative tool holder configurations with enhanced radius of curvature and multi-segment geometric profiles

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying tool holder geometric parameters is a known technique for improving ergonomics and mechanical performance, representing a predictable design choice within the technical domain

Source Patent Element

Pneumatic chamber coupling mechanism between striker and exciter piston

PTD Variation

Refined pneumatic chamber interface with improved dimensional tolerancing and material selection

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvements to pneumatic coupling interfaces represent standard engineering optimization approaches with foreseeable performance enhancements

Source Patent Element

Portable power chiseling tool with electromechanical activation

PTD Variation

Extended activation mechanisms with enhanced user interaction and precision control features

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing refined user interaction protocols is a predictable evolution of existing power tool control systems, achievable through standard human-factors engineering techniques

Source Patent Element

Basic striking mechanism architecture

PTD Variation

Synergistic combination approach introducing modular component interfaces and enhanced technical flexibility

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing modular design approaches represents a standard engineering strategy for improving system adaptability and manufacturability

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858104 and the comprehensive technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, with the synergistic combination approach representing predictable engineering extensions of the foundational power tool design principles disclosed in the source patent.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,104
Title	Portable power tool
Assignee(s)	Hilti Aktiengesellschaft