Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858169_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. 24-11858169_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858169_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. 11,858,169.

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 B28 B28B1/001
B B28 B28B17/0018
B B29 B29C64/124
B B29 B29C64/40
C C04 C04B35/64
B B33 B33Y10/00

Field of Art

Additive manufacturing and ceramic material processing, specifically focused on layer-by-layer fabrication techniques using electromagnetic radiation for solidification of ceramic slurries

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in materials engineering, 3D printing technologies, ceramic processing, and advanced manufacturing methods with knowledge of electromagnetic curing and layered fabrication techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core additive manufacturing methodology. The PTD's proposed enhancements leverage known techniques in ceramic material processing and additive manufacturing to introduce incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. These variations represent standard design iterations within the established technological framework of layer-based manufacturing methods.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Layered solidification of ceramic slurry using electromagnetic radiation
PTD Variation
Enhanced electromagnetic radiation parameters for improved material curing and layer precision
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing radiation parameters is a routine design choice for a PHOSITA seeking improved material properties and manufacturing consistency
Source Patent Element
Additive manufacturing method for ceramic shaped bodies
PTD Variation
Expanded application domains and use cases for the manufacturing technique
Obviousness Reasoning
Identifying new technical applications for an established manufacturing method represents a predictable extension of known technological capabilities
Source Patent Element
Location-selective electromagnetic radiation for material solidification
PTD Variation
Advanced control mechanisms for more precise radiation targeting and layer formation
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining radiation control techniques is an obvious improvement within the established technological domain of additive manufacturing
Source Patent Element
Ceramic slurry as primary building material
PTD Variation
Modified slurry compositions with enhanced material properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Material composition optimization is a standard engineering approach for improving manufacturing performance
Source Patent Element
Layer-based construction process
PTD Variation
Alternative layer formation strategies and geometric configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring geometric variations represents a predictable design exploration within established manufacturing paradigms
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858169 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the proposed technical enhancements represent routine design modifications within the established technological framework of additive manufacturing of ceramic materials using electromagnetic radiation solidification techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,169
TitleMethod for the additive manufacture of shaped bodies
Assignee(s)Ivoclar Vivadent AG, TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN