Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858160_0003_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858160_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858160_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. 11,858,160.

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 B26D7/086
B B26 B26D5/086
B B26 B26D7/0006
B B26 B26D7/2628

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically ultrasonic cutting systems and precision manufacturing techniques for aerospace seal fabrication, involving advanced material processing and precision cutting technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in ultrasonic cutting technologies, aerospace manufacturing processes, and precision material modification techniques, possessing advanced knowledge of CNC systems, material science, and industrial automation

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable variations of the source patent's ultrasonic cutting system architecture. The disclosed enhancements leverage known techniques in precision manufacturing and mechanical system design to extend the original patent's core technological framework. These variations would be considered routine design modifications within the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in aerospace manufacturing and precision cutting technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ultrasonic cutter tool disposed on a railing system with mechanical adjusters
PTD Variation
Enhanced mechanical adjustment mechanisms with additional actuator configurations for more precise positioning
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying positioning mechanisms is a predictable design variation using known mechanical engineering techniques, representing a standard approach to improving precision in cutting systems
Source Patent Element
Blade positioned above alignment mold with offset configuration
PTD Variation
Alternative blade geometries and positioning strategies that maintain core alignment principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative blade configurations is an obvious design choice for a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize cutting performance within established technical parameters
Source Patent Element
Ultrasonic cutting system for seal trimming in aerospace applications
PTD Variation
Extended implementation strategies for synergistic combinations across different material types and manufacturing contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Generalizing a specialized cutting approach to broader manufacturing contexts represents a standard engineering problem-solving technique with predictable technological extensions
Source Patent Element
Platform-based cutting system with alignment components
PTD Variation
Advanced alignment mechanisms incorporating additional sensor and calibration technologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies and enhanced calibration methods is a routine improvement within the domain of precision manufacturing systems
Source Patent Element
Ultrasonic cutting tool translating along a railing system
PTD Variation
Alternative translation mechanisms with improved motion control and precision tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing enhanced motion control strategies represents a standard engineering approach to improving system performance using known technological principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858160 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed subject matter obvious. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed innovations represent predictable variations within the established technological framework of ultrasonic cutting systems, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,160
TitleUltrasonic cutting system and method
Assignee(s)LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION