Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858150_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858150_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858150_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. 11,858,150.

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	B26	B26B13/12
B	B26	B26B13/16
B	B26	B26B13/28

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Cutting tools and hand-operated scissors, specifically fishing line nippers, requiring mechanical design skills, understanding of ergonomic principles, and precision cutting mechanism engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or technical designer with expertise in hand tool design, familiar with precision cutting mechanisms, material selection for cutting implements, and ergonomic human factors in tool design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's foundational design, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving techniques to enhance functionality while maintaining core mechanical principles. The disclosed variations represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to someone skilled in cutting tool design, particularly in the specialized domain of fishing line nippers. These modifications represent standard design iterations that emerge from systematic exploration of existing technical solutions.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

First jaw including a first cutting edge and first jaw pivot hub

PTD Variation

Enhanced jaw geometry with modified pivot interface to improve cutting precision and mechanical leverage

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design optimization using known mechanical engineering principles of lever mechanics and cutting edge geometry

Source Patent Element

Finger beds on scissor arms configured in paddle shape

PTD Variation

Ergonomic refinements to finger bed contours to improve user grip and reduce hand fatigue

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of human factors engineering to incrementally improve tool usability through minor morphological adjustments

Source Patent Element

Scissor arms less than 2.5 inches long

PTD Variation

Compact design variations exploring different length-to-performance ratios within similar dimensional constraints

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite design space exploration representing standard engineering approach to optimizing tool dimensions for specific use cases

Source Patent Element

Keying structures connecting jaw components

PTD Variation

Alternative mechanical coupling methods maintaining core functional principles of component interconnection

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine mechanical design variation using interchangeable connection strategies known in precision tool engineering

Source Patent Element

Fishing line cutting mechanism

PTD Variation

Enhanced material compatibility and cutting edge treatments to improve durability and performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable materials science approach to incrementally improving tool performance through surface engineering techniques

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, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858150, as the claimed subject matter represents routine engineering modifications that a skilled artisan would recognize as predictable extensions of existing cutting tool design principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,150
Title	Nipper
Assignee(s)	AOB Products Company