Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858119_0002_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858119_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858119_0002_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. 11,858,119.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25J11/0075
B	B05	B05C5/02
B	B05	B05C11/00
B	B25	B25J9/108
B	B25	B25J9/1015
B	B25	B25J19/0091

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotic and automated liquid handling systems, specifically chemical liquid supply apparatus with precision gantry and moving mechanisms for substrate processing in semiconductor, medical, and advanced manufacturing environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or robotics specialist with expertise in precision motion control, air bearing technologies, damping systems, and chemical handling equipment, typically holding a master's degree with 3-5 years of industrial experience in precision manufacturing systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's core liquid handling and gantry movement technologies. The fundamental architectural principles remain consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with robotic liquid supply systems. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that leverage known techniques and design optimization strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Chemical liquid supply member supported by gantry-based moving members with air bearing technologies

PTD Variation

Enhanced moving device configurations with additional damping and load support mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using known air bearing and spring plate technologies to improve precision and stability of liquid handling systems

Source Patent Element

First and second gantry structures with sidewall and top wall configurations

PTD Variation

Modified gantry geometries enabling expanded substrate processing capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design modification representing standard engineering adaptation of existing structural principles to new application requirements

Source Patent Element

Absorbing and load supporting members utilizing air bearing technologies

PTD Variation

Advanced air bearing configurations with integrated damping and load distribution mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious combination of known air bearing techniques with standard mechanical damping approaches to improve system performance

Source Patent Element

Chemical liquid supply apparatus with precision movement capabilities

PTD Variation

Extended technical implementations targeting new applications and use case scenarios

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical engineering progression representing standard technological adaptation and optimization strategies

Source Patent Element

Substrate processing system with integrated liquid handling mechanisms

PTD Variation

Enhanced component configurations enabling more flexible and adaptable liquid supply processes

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technical evolution representing standard design optimization approaches within precision manufacturing domains

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, as they represent predictable extensions of the foundational teachings of US Patent 11858119, utilizing standard engineering techniques and design optimization strategies known in the precision liquid handling and robotic systems domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,119
Title	Moving device and apparatus for supplying chemical liquid having a moving device
Assignee(s)	Semes Co., Ltd.