Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858174_0003_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858174_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858174_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. 11,858,174.

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 B29 B29B17/02
B B29 B29B17/0412
B B29 B29B2017/0203
B B29 B29B2017/0217
B B29 B29K2067/003

Field of Art

Plastics Processing and Recycling Technologies, specifically multilayer plastic separation techniques, involving mechanical engineering, materials science, and recycling process design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in plastics engineering, possessing knowledge of material separation techniques, mechanical processing systems, and recycling technologies, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in materials engineering or a related field

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's multilayer plastic separation method. The disclosed variations leverage known engineering principles and design modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking incremental improvements in plastic recycling technologies. The technical solutions proposed build upon the foundational approach of the original patent through straightforward engineering adaptations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Method for separating layers of multilayer plastics using a vessel and input hopper system
PTD Variation
Enhanced component configurations for improved fragment processing and layer separation efficiency
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying input hopper geometries and processing parameters represents a routine design optimization with predictable results in materials separation technologies
Source Patent Element
Shredding multilayer plastic fragments to specific size ranges
PTD Variation
Implementing alternative fragment size optimization techniques and processing parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Fragment size manipulation is a known technique in plastics processing, and exploring alternative dimensional configurations would be an obvious engineering approach for a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Separation system involving PET and PE layer interactions
PTD Variation
Introducing additional plastic material combinations and enhanced separation mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending material compatibility and separation techniques represents a predictable technological progression within plastics recycling engineering
Source Patent Element
Valve-based transfer mechanisms between processing stages
PTD Variation
Advanced valve configurations and automated transfer control systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing refined mechanical control systems is a standard engineering approach that would be obvious to someone skilled in materials processing technologies
Source Patent Element
Basic multilayer plastic separation methodology
PTD Variation
Synergistic combination approaches that enhance overall processing efficiency
Obviousness Reasoning
Incremental improvements in processing efficiency through systematic component modifications represent a predictable technological evolution within the field
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858174. The proposed technical solutions represent straightforward engineering adaptations that extend the foundational multilayer plastic separation methodology through predictable combinations of known techniques and design modifications.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,174
TitleMethod for separating the layers of multilayer plastics
Assignee(s)REPETCO INNOVATIONS S.L.