Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858170_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. 24-11858170_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858170_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. 11,858,170.

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 BS/MS in materials science, ceramic engineering, or chemical engineering with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core honeycomb structure technology. The fundamental manufacturing approach and technical principles remain consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. The variations represent standard design optimization techniques within the established technological framework of ceramic honeycomb catalyst supports.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Ceramic honeycomb structure with outer peripheral wall and partition walls defining multiple cells

PTD Variation

Enhanced cell geometry and modified partition wall configurations for improved thermal and electrical performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization of cellular structures using known geometric variations that would yield predictable improvements in heat transfer and electrical conductivity

Source Patent Element

Electrode layers on outer peripheral wall for electrical heating

PTD Variation

Advanced electrode layer materials and distributed electrical contact configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Known material science techniques for improving electrical conductivity and heat distribution using standard metallization and coating processes

Source Patent Element

Catalyst support structure for exhaust gas temperature management

PTD Variation

Expanded application domains and modified thermal management approaches

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of core technology to adjacent technical domains using well-understood engineering adaptation principles

Source Patent Element

Method of producing ceramic honeycomb structure with joining materials

PTD Variation

Alternative joining techniques and enhanced material compatibility approaches

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine materials engineering practice of exploring alternative manufacturing processes with known substitution techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858170, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in honeycomb structure design and manufacturing would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention. The disclosed technical improvements represent predictable variations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond the existing technological state of the art.

Original Patent Information

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