Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858162_0002_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. 24-11858162_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858162_0002_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. 11,858,162.

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 B26D7/2614
B B26 B26D1/0006
B B26 B26D2001/006
B B26 B26D2210/02

Field of Art

Food processing machinery, specifically cutting and slicing equipment with rotational impeller mechanisms, requiring mechanical engineering expertise in food processing technology and precision cutting systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in food processing equipment design, familiar with rotational cutting mechanisms, impeller configurations, and industrial food preparation technologies with 3-5 years professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

The published technical disclosure represents predictable variations on the source patent's core impeller design, utilizing standard engineering modification techniques that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner. The disclosed enhancements follow established design optimization principles inherent in rotational cutting machinery. A person skilled in the art would recognize these modifications as straightforward extensions of the original patent's technical framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Impeller with lower plate having exit slots oriented radially
PTD Variation
Modifying exit slot geometry to accommodate different material processing requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Slot configuration represents a known design variable with predictable outcomes in material flow and cutting performance
Source Patent Element
Paddle orientation adjacent to exit slot at obtuse angle
PTD Variation
Adjusting paddle angle and positioning to optimize material transport dynamics
Obviousness Reasoning
Paddle angle modifications are standard engineering design choices for improving mechanical efficiency
Source Patent Element
Coaxial mounting within cutting head
PTD Variation
Implementing alternative mounting configurations maintaining core rotational principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Mounting technique variations represent routine engineering adaptations with predictable mechanical interactions
Source Patent Element
Impeller with upper and lower surface openings
PTD Variation
Dynamically scaling opening sizes to accommodate different processing requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Opening size adjustments are standard design optimization techniques in rotational cutting mechanisms
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11858162, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations in impeller design and configuration would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, representing predictable technical extensions utilizing standard engineering modification techniques applicable to rotational cutting machinery design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,162
TitleImpellers for cutting machines and cutting machines equipped with impellers
Assignee(s)Frito-Lay North America, Inc.