Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858108_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858108_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858108_0006_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. 11,858,108.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25F5/02
H H01 H01M50/213
H H01 H01M50/227
H H01 H01M50/24
H H01 H01M50/244
H H01 H01M50/247
H H01 H01M50/264
H H01 H01M50/502
H H01 H01M2220/30
H H01 H01M2250/30
Y Y02 Y02B90/10

Field of Art

Battery pack manufacturing and power tool battery systems, specifically focusing on cylindrical battery cell integration and precision mechanical assembly techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in battery pack design, manufacturing processes, precision mechanical tolerancing, and power tool battery system integration, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed improvements represent predictable variations on the source patent's battery pack manufacturing methodology. The technical variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be apparent to someone skilled in battery pack design and manufacturing. The proposed modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches that extend the original patent's core technical teachings.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Cell holder with sleeve-shaped insulating walls and cylindrical cell openings
PTD Variation
Enhanced cell holder with modified dimensional tolerances and precision mechanical integration techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Dimensional optimization and tolerance refinement represent predictable design iterations that a PHOSITA would consider routine engineering problem-solving
Source Patent Element
Battery cell pressing methodology with 97-99% opening diameter matching
PTD Variation
Advanced cell insertion techniques with improved mechanical interference and alignment strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Incremental improvements in mechanical assembly represent known techniques for enhancing battery pack structural integrity and performance
Source Patent Element
Cylindrical battery cell accommodation method
PTD Variation
Extended cell holder design with additional thermal management and electrical interconnection features
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating thermal and electrical enhancements represents a predictable solution using known power tool battery system design principles
Source Patent Element
Precision cell holder manufacturing approach
PTD Variation
Alternative material compositions and advanced manufacturing techniques for cell holder production
Obviousness Reasoning
Material and manufacturing process variations represent standard engineering design choices with foreseeable outcomes
Source Patent Element
Battery cell pressing and integration methodology
PTD Variation
Enhanced mechanical interference and alignment techniques with improved precision tolerancing
Obviousness Reasoning
Refinement of mechanical assembly techniques represents a logical extension of existing battery pack manufacturing approaches
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858108 and the corresponding Published Technical Disclosure, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed technical variations obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103. The proposed improvements represent predictable engineering solutions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, lacking the requisite non-obviousness threshold for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,108
TitleRechargeable battery pack for a hand-held power tool and method for manufacturing a rechargeable battery pack for a hand-held power tool
Assignee(s)ROBERT BOSCH GMBH