Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858176_0001_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858176_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858176_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. 11,858,176.

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

Section	Class	Group
B	B29	B29C31/04
B	B29	B29B9/10
B	B29	B29C2037/90

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Polymer Processing and Pelletizing Technologies, involving die assemblies, melt strand formation, and pressure regulation systems for manufacturing plastic pellets

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in polymer processing, familiar with extrusion techniques, die design, fluid flow dynamics, and precision manufacturing of plastic pelletizing equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and design optimizations of the source patent's core pelletizing die assembly technology. The disclosed improvements leverage known engineering principles of modular component design, fluid flow regulation, and manufacturing adaptability. These variations would be considered routine engineering modifications within the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in polymer processing equipment design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Die plate with multiple die orifices for melt strand discharge

PTD Variation

Enhanced die plate geometry with modified orifice configurations and flow channel optimizations

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using known fluid dynamics principles and manufacturability considerations

Source Patent Element

Pressure regulating device with base member and fluid inlet/outlet sides

PTD Variation

Advanced pressure regulation mechanism with additional sensing and adaptive flow control elements

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of existing pressure management techniques using standard control engineering approaches

Source Patent Element

Flow cross-section regulating element with pins and annular channel section

PTD Variation

Improved regulating element with precision positioning mechanisms and enhanced material compatibility

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical implementation of known mechanical design principles to improve component performance and durability

Source Patent Element

Actuator for translational movement of flow cross-section regulating element

PTD Variation

Advanced actuation system with integrated feedback and dynamic adjustment capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Conventional engineering approach to adding intelligent control features to mechanical systems

Source Patent Element

Melt strand discharge mechanism

PTD Variation

Enhanced strand formation and cooling techniques with improved material throughput

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvements using established polymer processing knowledge and experimental optimization techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the published technical disclosure (PTD) derived from US Patent 11858176 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 extensions of the source patent's fundamental pelletizing apparatus design, utilizing standard engineering techniques and known methods of system optimization within the polymer processing technology domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,176
Title	Die assembly with pressure regulating device, and a pelletizing apparatus
Assignee(s)	Nordson Corporation