Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858170_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858170_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858170_0008_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 synergistic combinations that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but synergistic combinations presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations 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 manufacturing and catalyst support structures, with expertise in honeycomb structure production, electrical heating systems, and advanced material processing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer or ceramics specialist with advanced degree, 5-7 years industrial experience in catalyst support design, familiar with electrical heating integration and ceramic manufacturing processes

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable engineering extensions of the source patent's fundamental honeycomb structure approach. The disclosed variations leverage known techniques for enhancing catalyst support functionality through incremental technical modifications. These improvements demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches within the technical domain of catalyst support and electrical heating systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Honeycomb structure with outer peripheral wall and partition walls defining cellular structure

PTD Variation

Enhanced cellular configuration with modified partition wall geometries to optimize electrical conductivity and heat distribution

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using known geometric variations to improve thermal and electrical performance, representing predictable engineering solution

Source Patent Element

Electrode layers on outer peripheral wall for electrical heating

PTD Variation

Advanced electrode layer configurations with improved material composition and distributed electrical contact points

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of material substitution and contact point optimization, representing standard engineering design choice with foreseeable performance improvements

Source Patent Element

Catalyst support structure with electrical heating capability

PTD Variation

Synergistic combination approach integrating additional functional layers for enhanced thermal management

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of existing technical concept using known layering and material integration techniques common in catalyst support engineering

Source Patent Element

Ceramic honeycomb manufacturing method

PTD Variation

Modified manufacturing process incorporating alternative joining materials and enhanced structural interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine process optimization using known manufacturing techniques, representing standard engineering problem-solving approach

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858170, the present Published Technical Disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art at the time of invention. The disclosed technical improvements represent predictable engineering solutions utilizing known techniques, material substitutions, and design optimizations within the established technological framework of catalyst support structures and electrical heating systems.

Original Patent Information

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