Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858162_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858162_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858162_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. 11,858,162.

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 B26D7/2614
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, possessing knowledge of material science and mechanical design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable engineering variations that extend the source patent's fundamental impeller design principles through incremental technical modifications that do not require inventive complexity. The disclosed enhancements represent standard design optimization approaches within the established technical framework of rotational cutting mechanisms. These variations would be considered routine problem-solving within the mechanical engineering domain of food processing equipment.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Impeller with lower plate having exit slots oriented radially
PTD Variation
Enhanced exit slot configurations with modified geometric relationships and angle adjustments
Obviousness Reasoning
Geometric slot modifications represent predictable design variations achievable through standard engineering design optimization techniques
Source Patent Element
Paddle configurations adjacent to exit slots
PTD Variation
Alternative paddle angle and positioning strategies that maintain core functional principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Paddle orientation adjustments are routine mechanical design choices within established impeller technology parameters
Source Patent Element
Coaxial mounting mechanism for rotational cutting head
PTD Variation
Expanded mounting interface configurations maintaining fundamental rotational principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Interface design modifications represent known engineering techniques for incremental system improvements
Source Patent Element
Food product cutting mechanism with directional material flow
PTD Variation
Enhanced material flow management through refined geometric and mechanical interactions
Obviousness Reasoning
Material flow optimization represents standard engineering problem-solving within precision cutting technologies
Source Patent Element
Impeller plate surface configurations
PTD Variation
Surface texture and interaction modifications to improve cutting and material processing efficiency
Obviousness Reasoning
Surface engineering techniques are well-established mechanical design approaches for incremental performance enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the comprehensive technical disclosure and analysis, the variations presented in this publication would be considered obvious modifications to US Patent 11858162's impeller design, rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 due to the predictable engineering extensions and routine technological optimizations disclosed herein.

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.