Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858172_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. 24-11858172_0001_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858172_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. 11,858,172.

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 B28C5/422
B B28 B28C5/4217
B B28 B28C7/022
B B60 B60P3/16
G G05 G05D13/00
G G06 G06Q10/04
G G06 G06Q10/06315
G G06 G06Q50/08

Field of Art

Vehicle-based concrete mixing systems and transportation logistics, involving control systems, GPS tracking, and dynamic mixture monitoring technologies. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, embedded systems, transportation engineering, and real-time data processing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or systems engineering, experienced in vehicle control systems, sensor integration, and industrial transportation technologies. Familiar with GPS tracking, embedded processing, and dynamic system optimization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD represents predictable technical extensions of the source patent's concrete mixing vehicle control system. The disclosed improvements leverage known techniques in sensor integration, data processing, and vehicle control that would be readily apparent to someone skilled in transportation and control system engineering. The variations represent incremental advancements that combine existing technological approaches in a manner consistent with standard engineering problem-solving methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Vehicle system with processing circuits for monitoring concrete mixing drum rotation and travel parameters
PTD Variation
Enhanced processing circuits with expanded sensor integration and dynamic parameter adjustment capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable combination of known sensor technologies and control system techniques. A PHOSITA would recognize multiple standard approaches to improving real-time monitoring and control systems
Source Patent Element
GPS data acquisition for travel distance and time tracking
PTD Variation
Extended GPS data processing to include more granular traffic and road condition analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of expanding sensor data interpretation using standard computational methods. Represents a straightforward design optimization within established technological frameworks
Source Patent Element
Mixing drum speed control based on travel parameters
PTD Variation
Dynamic speed adjustment algorithms incorporating additional environmental and mixture composition factors
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of existing control methodologies using known machine learning and adaptive control techniques. Represents a finite set of predictable engineering solutions
Source Patent Element
Processing circuits positioned on or remote from the vehicle
PTD Variation
Distributed computing architecture with enhanced inter-component communication protocols
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering approach to system architecture optimization. A PHOSITA would recognize multiple equivalent implementation strategies for distributed control systems
Source Patent Element
Mixture sensor for monitoring concrete properties during transportation
PTD Variation
Advanced sensor fusion techniques combining multiple measurement modalities for more precise mixture characterization
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological improvement using known sensor integration and data processing techniques. Represents an incremental advancement in measurement technology
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858172 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated. The disclosed technical improvements represent predictable extensions of existing concrete mixing vehicle control technologies, utilizing standard engineering methodologies and known computational techniques to achieve incremental system enhancements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,172
TitleConcrete drum control, property prediction, and monitoring systems and methods
Assignee(s)Oshkosh Corporation