Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858165_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. 24-11858165_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858165_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. 11,858,165.

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

Section	Class	Group
B	B27	B27F1/06
B	B27	B27D5/006
B	B27	B27M3/04
E	E04	E04F15/02

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Manufacturing and processing of wood-based panels, specifically continuous milling machines for edge profiling and panel production, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, and woodworking equipment design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years of experience in woodworking machinery design, familiar with CNC milling techniques, panel manufacturing processes, and edge profiling technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core milling and panel manufacturing techniques. The disclosed enhancements leverage known design principles and standard engineering approaches to improve panel processing capabilities. These variations would be considered routine modifications within the existing technological framework of continuous milling machine design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Rotating milling cutter for edge profiling of panels

PTD Variation

Enhanced milling cutter configurations for expanded application scenarios

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying cutting tool geometry is a standard design optimization technique with predictable results in machining processes

Source Patent Element

Slide shoe supporting panel surface during milling operation

PTD Variation

Alternative material compositions and geometric configurations for improved panel support

Obviousness Reasoning

Material selection and geometric variations are routine engineering design choices for improving mechanical performance

Source Patent Element

Edge profiling method with rotating milling cutter

PTD Variation

Extended processing techniques for different panel materials and edge configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting machining processes to different material types represents a standard engineering problem-solving approach

Source Patent Element

Continuous milling machine for panel edge processing

PTD Variation

Integrated control systems and precision enhancement mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding computational control and precision mechanisms are predictable technological improvements in manufacturing equipment

Source Patent Element

Panel edge coupling part formation through milling

PTD Variation

Advanced coupling geometries and interaction mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring alternative coupling designs represents a natural progression of existing technical solutions within known design parameters

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858165, the present technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed improvements represent routine engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, utilizing standard design optimization techniques within the established technological framework of continuous milling machine and panel manufacturing processes.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,165
Title	Cutting device for a continuous milling machine and method for the manufacture of panels
Assignee(s)	FLOORING INDUSTIES LIMITED, SARL