Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858165_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. 24-11858165_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858165_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. 11,858,165.

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)

▼

Field of Art

Manufacturing and processing of wood-based panels, specifically continuous milling machines for edge profiling and panel production, involving mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, and precision machining techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in woodworking machinery, CNC milling technologies, panel manufacturing processes, and experience with industrial manufacturing equipment design and optimization

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 improvements leverage known design principles and standard engineering problem-solving approaches within panel manufacturing technologies. The variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with continuous milling machine design and edge profiling techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Rotating milling cutter for edge profiling of panels

PTD Variation

Enhanced rotating milling cutter with modified cutting geometry for expanded application ranges

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using known geometric modification techniques to expand cutting performance, representing a predictable variation within standard engineering design practices

Source Patent Element

Slide shoe supporting panel surface during milling operation

PTD Variation

Advanced slide shoe with integrated adaptive positioning and material compensation mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing known sensor and positioning technologies to improve manufacturing precision, representing an obvious enhancement using standard control system integration techniques

Source Patent Element

Panel edge profiling method using rotating milling cutters

PTD Variation

Extended edge profiling method incorporating multi-axis milling strategies for complex geometries

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying known multi-axis machining principles to expand manufacturing capabilities, representing a logical extension of existing milling technologies

Source Patent Element

Continuous milling machine for panel edge processing

PTD Variation

Modular machine design allowing rapid configuration for different panel types and edge profiles

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing standard modular design principles to increase manufacturing flexibility, representing a predictable solution to equipment versatility challenges

Source Patent Element

Panel edge coupling part formation through milling

PTD Variation

Advanced coupling part geometries enabled through precision multi-stage milling processes

Obviousness Reasoning

Utilizing known precision machining techniques to create more complex interlocking geometries, representing an obvious progression of existing manufacturing methods

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858165 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and anticipated, as the PTD demonstrates that the described technical improvements represent predictable variations achievable through routine engineering design practices within the field of panel manufacturing and continuous milling technologies.

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