Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858119_0007_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_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858119_0007_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 chemical liquid handling systems, specifically precision moving devices for substrate processing in semiconductor, display, and advanced manufacturing environments. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, precision motion control, air bearing technologies, and gantry-based robotic systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced degrees or equivalent industry experience, specialized in precision motion control systems, familiar with semiconductor equipment design, air bearing technologies, and multi-axis robotic positioning mechanisms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core technical approach to chemical liquid handling systems. The disclosed enhancements leverage known techniques in precision motion control and robotic system design to address new application scenarios while maintaining fundamental architectural principles established in the original patent. These variations represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to adapt the technology for alternative use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Gantry-based chemical liquid supply apparatus with air bearing support members

PTD Variation

Enhanced gantry configuration with modified load distribution and damping mechanisms for expanded application domains

Obviousness Reasoning

Known design optimization technique applying standard mechanical engineering principles to adapt precision motion systems for different operational requirements

Source Patent Element

Chemical liquid supply member supported by moving members with air bearings

PTD Variation

Alternative mounting configurations leveraging similar air bearing principles with adjusted geometric relationships

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design variation using well-understood precision positioning technologies with finite configuration possibilities

Source Patent Element

First and second gantry arrangement for substrate processing

PTD Variation

Modular gantry system with reconfigurable component interfaces for diverse manufacturing environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering adaptation demonstrating standard modular design approach in precision robotic systems

Source Patent Element

Air bearing and damping member configuration

PTD Variation

Enhanced damping strategies incorporating additional spring plate geometries and material selections

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable performance improvement using known mechanical engineering techniques for vibration control

Source Patent Element

Chemical liquid supply apparatus with precision moving components

PTD Variation

Extended technical implementation targeting alternative substrate processing domains with modified component interactions

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious technological extension applying established motion control principles to adjacent technical applications

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 in US Patent 11858119, employing standard engineering techniques to adapt precision motion control systems for alternative implementation scenarios.

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.