Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858163_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858163_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858163_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. 11,858,163.

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

Section	Class	Group
B	B26	B26F1/0015

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Manufacturing and Fabrication Technologies, specifically focused on label production, material processing, and precision cutting techniques for packaging and container labeling systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled manufacturing engineer or technical specialist with expertise in material conversion, precision cutting, packaging design, and label production techniques, familiar with industrial fabrication methods and material manipulation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD represents predictable technical extensions of the source patent's fundamental label production methodology. The disclosed synergistic combinations leverage known manufacturing principles and build upon existing technical foundations through incremental improvements. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to someone with ordinary skill in packaging and label fabrication technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Puncturing techniques for creating perforations in shrink label materials

PTD Variation

Enhanced precision cutting and perforation strategies for improving label manipulation and application

Obviousness Reasoning

Modification represents a predictable variation using known material processing techniques, where a PHOSITA would recognize multiple equivalent approaches to achieving similar functional outcomes

Source Patent Element

Flexible tubular material processing for label production

PTD Variation

Advanced material handling and conversion techniques that optimize dimensional control and precision

Obviousness Reasoning

Represents a standard engineering design choice involving known methods of material transformation, achievable through routine experimentation

Source Patent Element

Shrink label manufacturing process for receptacle covering

PTD Variation

Synergistic combination approaches that extend fundamental label production methodologies

Obviousness Reasoning

Demonstrates application of known technical principles to create incremental improvements through systematic variation of established manufacturing strategies

Source Patent Element

Peripheral and longitudinal perforation techniques

PTD Variation

Enhanced perforation configurations with improved dimensional control and material manipulation capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Represents a finite set of obvious design alternatives that would be immediately apparent to a skilled practitioner considering standard manufacturing optimization approaches

Source Patent Element

Label material conversion and processing methods

PTD Variation

Technical implementation strategies that provide expanded flexibility in label production and application

Obviousness Reasoning

Constitutes routine engineering problem-solving using known techniques, where variations represent predictable extensions of existing technological capabilities

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858163 and the associated Published Technical Disclosure, the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of prior art that would be readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in packaging and label manufacturing technologies. The disclosed technical implementations constitute prima facie evidence of obviousness under 35 U.S.C. Section 103, demonstrating that the claimed subject matter fails to meet the non-obviousness requirements for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,163
Title	Method of making a sleeve for covering receptacle, and apparatus for making the sleeve
Assignee(s)	Fuji Seal International, Inc.