Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858152_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858152_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858152_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. 11,858,152.

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

Mechanical engineering focused on hair cutting appliance design, specifically mounting assemblies with precision linkage mechanisms, requiring expertise in mechanical design, precision engineering, and hair styling tool manufacturing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in precision mechanical design, familiar with linkage systems, bearing technologies, and hair cutting appliance manufacturing techniques, capable of understanding complex mechanical interactions and design optimization

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 leverage known mechanical design principles to enhance functionality while maintaining core structural compatibility. These modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches within precision mechanical system design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Four-bar linkage with coupler link and frame link using two-degree-of-freedom joins
PTD Variation
Enhanced bearing element configurations with additional stop mechanisms and precision alignment features
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying bearing interfaces represents a predictable design optimization using known mechanical engineering techniques to improve precision and movement control
Source Patent Element
Ball-and-socket joins permitting pivoting movement
PTD Variation
Advanced semi-annular bearing elements with integrated movement limitation mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional mechanical stops is a standard design approach for controlling range of motion in precision mechanical systems
Source Patent Element
Mounting assembly for hair cutting appliance with articulated head
PTD Variation
Extended synergistic combination approaches targeting improved mechanical interaction and component integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative mechanical configuration approaches represents standard engineering problem-solving within constrained design parameters
Source Patent Element
Two-arm linkage system with rotation axis
PTD Variation
Enhanced component geometries enabling more sophisticated movement profiles and interaction mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining mechanical linkage geometries using known design principles constitutes predictable engineering evolution
Source Patent Element
Cutting unit mounting mechanism
PTD Variation
Alternative embodiment configurations exploring expanded functional capabilities within original patent's technical framework
Obviousness Reasoning
Systematically exploring design variations represents standard engineering methodology for incremental technological improvement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11858152's comprehensive disclosure of a four-bar linkage mounting assembly, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the presented technical variations obvious and non-patentable, as they represent predictable extensions of existing mechanical design principles utilizing standard engineering problem-solving approaches within precision mechanical system development.

Original Patent Information

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