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Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858152_0003_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858152_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858152_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. 11,858,152.

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 B26 B26B19/048
B B26 B26B19/063
B B26 B26B19/386

Field of Art

Hair cutting appliance mechanical design, focusing on precision mounting assemblies and linkage mechanisms for grooming tools, requiring mechanical engineering expertise in precision motion control and mechanical joint design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in precision mechanical linkages, bearing design, and motion control systems, familiar with hair cutting appliance mechanisms and mechanical joint technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's four-bar linkage mounting assembly design. The disclosed variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving techniques applied to the original patent's mechanical framework. These modifications represent incremental improvements that would be readily conceived by someone skilled in mechanical design of precision grooming appliances.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Four-bar linkage with coupler link and frame link
PTD Variation
Enhanced linkage configuration with additional degrees of freedom and modified bearing interfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying mechanical linkage configurations is a routine design optimization process for a PHOSITA, representing a predictable variation of known mechanical principles
Source Patent Element
Two-degree-of-freedom ball-and-socket joins
PTD Variation
Alternative join configurations with expanded motion range and precision control mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative joint geometries is a standard engineering approach for improving mechanical system performance, representing a known technique in mechanical design
Source Patent Element
Semi-annular bearing elements with bearing stops
PTD Variation
Advanced bearing interface designs with enhanced rotational limit mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining bearing interface geometries to improve motion control is a predictable solution within the skill set of a mechanical design engineer
Source Patent Element
Hair cutting appliance mounting assembly
PTD Variation
Synergistic combination techniques extending core mechanical principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing incremental improvements to existing mechanical systems represents a standard approach to technical innovation within precision mechanical design
Source Patent Element
Rotation axis and pivoting mechanisms
PTD Variation
Enhanced motion control strategies with expanded mechanical flexibility
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative motion control approaches is a routine design optimization process for mechanical systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858152 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed subject matter obvious, as the PTD demonstrates predictable technical extensions and standard engineering problem-solving approaches applied to the original patent's mechanical mounting assembly design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,152
TitleMounting assembly and a hair cutting appliance
Assignee(s)Koninklijke Philips N.V.