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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858160_0007_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858160_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858160_0007_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 new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Precision cutting systems, specifically ultrasonic cutting technologies for industrial and aerospace applications involving material trimming and seal modification, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, precision tooling, and automated cutting systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in industrial cutting technologies, familiar with ultrasonic cutting systems, automated positioning mechanisms, and aerospace manufacturing processes, possessing skills in mechanical design, precision alignment, and tool integration

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's ultrasonic cutting system architecture. The core technological framework remains consistent, with incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize cutting processes. The variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that build upon existing technological foundations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ultrasonic cutter tool translating along a railing system with mechanical adjusters
PTD Variation
Enhanced positioning mechanisms with additional actuator configurations for more precise alignment and cutting
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying positioning systems is a known technique in precision cutting, representing a predictable variation that a PHOSITA would find obvious for improving cutting accuracy
Source Patent Element
Blade positioned above alignment mold with offset configuration
PTD Variation
Alternative blade geometries and positioning strategies to accommodate different seal materials and cutting requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting blade configurations is a standard design choice for optimizing cutting performance across various material specifications
Source Patent Element
Ultrasonic cutting system with power source and mechanical alignment
PTD Variation
Integrated control systems with enhanced sensor feedback and dynamic adjustment capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating advanced control mechanisms is a predictable evolution in precision cutting technologies, representing an obvious improvement to existing systems
Source Patent Element
Platform-based cutting system for seal modification
PTD Variation
Expanded application domains and modular system architectures supporting multiple cutting scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending technological platforms to new use cases is a standard engineering approach for maximizing system versatility
Source Patent Element
Manual seal trimming process with ultrasonic cutting
PTD Variation
Automated cutting workflows with enhanced precision and repeatability metrics
Obviousness Reasoning
Transitioning from manual to automated processes represents a predictable technological progression in manufacturing technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858160 and the comprehensive technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the proposed technical solutions represent predictable extensions of existing ultrasonic cutting system architectures, demonstrating no inventive step beyond the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in precision cutting technologies.

Original Patent Information

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