Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858171_0003_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858171_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858171_0003_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. 11,858,171.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B28 B28C5/4213
B B28 B28C5/4217
F F15 F15B11/17
F F15 F15B7/006
F F15 F15B2211/20515
F F15 F15B2211/20523
F F15 F15B2211/20538
F F15 F15B2211/20576
F F15 F15B2211/327

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering focused on fluid power systems, vehicle drive mechanisms, and specifically concrete mixer vehicle propulsion systems, requiring expertise in hydraulic pump-motor configurations, variable displacement technologies, and vehicle power transmission design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 5-7 years experience in heavy vehicle drivetrain design, familiar with hydraulic power transmission systems, variable displacement motor technologies, and concrete mixer vehicle engineering principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's fundamental drive system architecture. The disclosed variations leverage known design optimization techniques within established hydraulic power transmission frameworks. The technical improvements represent incremental advancements that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance existing concrete mixer vehicle drive system performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Variable displacement pump mechanically coupled to vehicle engine
PTD Variation
Enhanced pump displacement range with refined control system parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting pump displacement ranges is a standard design optimization technique known to those skilled in hydraulic power transmission, representing a predictable variation with expected performance improvements
Source Patent Element
Motor fluidly coupled to pump with speed range capabilities
PTD Variation
Expanded motor speed range with integrated feedback mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional motor control feedback represents a known technique for improving system responsiveness, utilizing standard control engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Drum drive system with engine speed manipulation
PTD Variation
Advanced engine speed management with multi-parameter optimization algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining engine speed control through algorithmic approaches is a predictable evolution of existing control strategies, representing an obvious extension of known technical methods
Source Patent Element
Concrete mixer vehicle power transmission configuration
PTD Variation
Synergistic component integration with enhanced thermal and mechanical efficiency
Obviousness Reasoning
Improving system efficiency through component integration is a standard engineering design approach, representing a finite set of predictable technical solutions
Source Patent Element
Hydraulic power transmission system with variable displacement components
PTD Variation
Dynamic adaptive control system with real-time performance optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing adaptive control strategies is a well-established technique in hydraulic system design, representing an obvious technological progression
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858171 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical improvements represent predictable extensions of existing concrete mixer vehicle drive system technologies through standard engineering design optimization techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,171
TitleMixer drum drive with variable displacement motor
Assignee(s)Oshkosh Corporation