Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858170_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. 24-11858170_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858170_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. 11,858,170.

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

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Ceramic honeycomb structure manufacturing and catalyst support technologies, involving materials engineering, thermal processing, and electrical heating systems for automotive and industrial applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer or manufacturing specialist with expertise in ceramic processing, catalyst support design, and electrical heating technologies, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or related field with 3-5 years of industrial experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's fundamental honeycomb structure manufacturing approach. The disclosed new applications and use cases leverage known techniques for modifying ceramic structures and electrical heating mechanisms that are well-understood within the technical domain. The variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to adapt the original patent's core technological framework.

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 electrical interface points

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using known geometric variations and manufacturing techniques that would be predictable to a PHOSITA

Source Patent Element

Electrode layers on outer peripheral wall for electrical heating

PTD Variation

Alternative electrode configuration and material composition for improved thermal conductivity

Obviousness Reasoning

Known material science techniques for enhancing electrical and thermal performance through predictable electrode modifications

Source Patent Element

Catalyst support structure with voltage application capability

PTD Variation

Extended application of electrical heating mechanism to new industrial or automotive thermal management contexts

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying known technological principles to adjacent technical domains represents an obvious extension of existing design concepts

Source Patent Element

Method for producing ceramic honeycomb structures

PTD Variation

Alternative manufacturing processes with improved efficiency or material integration techniques

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental process improvements using standard engineering optimization approaches that would be evident to a skilled practitioner

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858170 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical solutions represent predictable extensions of existing honeycomb structure manufacturing and electrical heating technologies through routine design modifications and well-understood engineering principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,170
Title	Method for producing honeycomb structure
Assignee(s)	NGK INSULATORS, LTD.