Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858170_0001_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858170_0001_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858170_0001_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. 11,858,170.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B28 B28B3/269
B B01 B01J35/04
B B28 B28B11/006

Field of Art

Ceramic honeycomb structure manufacturing and catalyst support technologies, involving materials engineering, thermal processing, and automotive exhaust system design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer or manufacturing specialist with expertise in ceramic processing, catalyst support fabrication, and automotive thermal management systems, possessing knowledge of ceramic forming techniques, electrical heating integration, and structural design optimization

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's disclosed improvements represent predictable variations of the source patent's core honeycomb structure technology. The technical modifications follow established design principles in catalyst support manufacturing, utilizing known techniques for enhancing structural and functional characteristics. The variations demonstrate incremental engineering adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with ceramic processing and automotive catalyst support technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ceramic honeycomb structure with outer peripheral wall and partition walls defining multiple cells
PTD Variation
Enhanced structural configuration with modified cell geometries and improved material composition
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine design optimization using known ceramic processing techniques, representing predictable structural modifications within established manufacturing parameters
Source Patent Element
Electrode layers provided on outer surface of outer peripheral wall
PTD Variation
Advanced electrical integration techniques for improved thermal management and electrical conductivity
Obviousness Reasoning
Known electrical engineering approach for enhancing heating capabilities, representing a straightforward extension of existing electrical interface design
Source Patent Element
Method for producing honeycomb catalyst support structure
PTD Variation
Improved manufacturing process with enhanced material preparation and structural formation techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Incremental process improvements using standard materials engineering principles, representing predictable refinements in ceramic fabrication methods
Source Patent Element
Catalyst support designed for exhaust gas temperature management
PTD Variation
Extended thermal performance optimization with refined electrical heating integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical technical progression addressing known limitations in automotive thermal management, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving approaches
Source Patent Element
Ceramic honeycomb structural configuration
PTD Variation
Alternative embodiment with modified cell interconnection and material interface strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite design variations representing standard engineering design choices within established technological constraints
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858170 and the corresponding Published Technical Disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed technical variations obvious and non-patentable. The disclosed improvements represent predictable extensions of existing honeycomb structure manufacturing technologies, utilizing standard engineering techniques and design optimization strategies that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in ceramic processing and automotive catalyst support design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,170
TitleMethod for producing honeycomb structure
Assignee(s)NGK INSULATORS, LTD.