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Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858135_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858135_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858135_0008_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. 11,858,135.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25J9/104
B B25 B25J9/0009
B B25 B25J9/042
B B25 B25J9/102
B B25 B25J17/00

Field of Art

Robotics and Mechanical Engineering, specifically focusing on robotic arm design, joint mechanisms, and modular robotic system architectures with expertise in SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced degree and 3-5 years experience in robotic system design, familiar with modular robotic architectures, joint mechanism engineering, and systematic approach to mechanical component optimization

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize the PTD's synergistic combinations as natural extensions of the source patent's robotic design principles, leveraging known mechanical engineering techniques to enhance component interactions and system flexibility. The disclosed variations represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to someone versed in robotic system design, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving approaches. The technical solutions proposed demonstrate predictable variations that build upon the foundational mechanical concepts established in the original patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Housing with first and second walls separated by a defined distance
PTD Variation
Enhanced housing geometry with modular interface points and configurable wall spacing
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design modification using known mechanical engineering principles of modular component design and geometric optimization
Source Patent Element
Rotational joint mechanism between first and second robotic members
PTD Variation
Improved joint interface with additional structural reinforcement and precision alignment features
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique for improving mechanical joint performance through standard engineering design iterations
Source Patent Element
Internal space defined by first and second walls with external opening
PTD Variation
Advanced internal space configuration with integrated cable routing and thermal management channels
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite identified solution for improving robotic system integration using well-established mechanical design practices
Source Patent Element
Fastening mechanisms between support sections and flange
PTD Variation
Enhanced fastening approach with adaptive alignment and quick-release capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using standard mechanical engineering techniques for improving component interconnectivity
Source Patent Element
Basic SCARA robot structural configuration
PTD Variation
Extended robotic system with enhanced synergistic combination capabilities across multiple mechanical interfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing robotic design principles through systematic engineering problem-solving approaches
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 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 11858135, utilizing standard mechanical engineering design techniques to enhance robotic system functionality through incremental, non-innovative modifications.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,135
TitleRobot, method of assembling robot, and robot system
Assignee(s)Seiko Epson Corporation