Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858122_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858122_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858122_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. 11,858,122.

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	B25J13/087
B	B25	B25J9/1664
B	B25	B25J9/1674
B	B25	B25J9/1697
B	B25	B25J19/023
G	G05	G05D1/0094
G	G06	G06F16/532
G	G06	G06F16/95
G	G06	G06N3/08

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotic systems for industrial inspection, specifically gas leak detection and automated facility monitoring, involving computer vision, sensor integration, and autonomous robotic navigation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in robotics, computer vision, sensor systems, and industrial automation, possessing knowledge of machine learning techniques, robotic control systems, and gas detection technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's robotic inspection framework. The disclosed variations leverage known techniques in sensor integration, machine learning, and robotic system design to enhance the original patent's gas leak detection methodology. These improvements would be considered routine optimization and combination of known elements within the technical domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Optical gas imaging (OGI) camera and RGB camera for gas leak detection

PTD Variation

Enhanced multi-sensor fusion techniques integrating additional spectral imaging modalities and advanced machine learning classification algorithms

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining additional sensor types and improving classification techniques would be an obvious design choice for a PHOSITA seeking to enhance gas leak detection accuracy and reliability

Source Patent Element

Convolutional neural network (CNN) for gas leak classification

PTD Variation

Advanced deep learning architectures with transfer learning and ensemble classification methods

Obviousness Reasoning

Evolving machine learning techniques to improve classification performance represents a predictable technological progression within computer vision and robotics domains

Source Patent Element

Robot-based facility inspection system with automated leak detection

PTD Variation

Extended autonomous navigation capabilities, dynamic path planning, and multi-robot coordination strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing more sophisticated robotic control and coordination techniques would be an obvious extension of existing autonomous robotic inspection technologies

Source Patent Element

Historical image database for comparative leak detection

PTD Variation

Cloud-based distributed image repositories with advanced metadata tagging and temporal analysis capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Leveraging cloud computing and enhanced data management techniques represents a natural technological evolution for industrial inspection systems

Source Patent Element

Ground-based robot with sensor integration

PTD Variation

Modular robotic platform supporting multiple sensor configurations and adaptive inspection protocols

Obviousness Reasoning

Designing flexible, reconfigurable robotic systems with interchangeable sensor packages is a standard approach for expanding technological capabilities

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 reasonable expectation of success, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858122. The proposed synergistic combinations represent predictable technological extensions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring undue experimentation or non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,122
Title	Ground based robot with an OGI camera with computer vision to automate the inspection
Assignee(s)	MFE Enterprises, Inc.