Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858153_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858153_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858153_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. 11,858,153.

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 B26B19/20
B B26 B26B19/3813
B B26 B26B19/06

Field of Art

Hair cutting appliance design and precision trimming technologies, specifically focusing on spacing combs and blade-skin interface mechanisms in personal grooming devices

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or product designer with expertise in precision cutting tools, familiarity with hair trimming appliance ergonomics, and understanding of modular component design for grooming equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's fundamental spacing comb architecture. The disclosed variations leverage known design principles and mechanical configurations that are inherently combinable within hair cutting appliance technologies. A PHOSITA would understand that incremental improvements in component geometry, interaction mechanisms, and functional enhancements are standard practice in precision trimming device development.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Support frame with side bars and multiple series of comb teeth
PTD Variation
Enhanced component configuration with modified tooth geometry and spacing algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design variation using known geometric manipulation techniques to optimize hair cutting performance
Source Patent Element
Frontal and rear connector configurations for comb teeth
PTD Variation
Alternative connector bar designs with improved curvature and alignment mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering modification applying standard geometric transformation principles to existing structural elements
Source Patent Element
Skin contact surface with defined offset between skin and blade set
PTD Variation
Advanced surface topography with precision-engineered contact zones
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing technical concept using well-understood surface engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Linear and curved tooth arrangement configurations
PTD Variation
Dynamic tooth positioning systems with adaptive spacing capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious implementation of known design flexibility principles in precision cutting tool development
Source Patent Element
Frontal and rear connector plate interactions
PTD Variation
Modular connector systems with enhanced mechanical interoperability
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering approach to improving component integration using known mechanical design strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858153 and the presented Published Technical Disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and lacking inventive merit. The disclosed synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring extraordinary innovation or non-obvious problem-solving approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,153
TitleSpacing comb and hair cutting appliance
Assignee(s)Koninklijke Philips N.V.