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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858176_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858176_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858176_0002_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 new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B29 B29C31/04
B B29 B29B9/10
B B29 B29C2037/90

Field of Art

Polymer processing and pelletizing technologies, specifically die assembly systems for creating melt strand pellets, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and polymer extrusion techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 5-7 years experience in polymer processing equipment design, familiar with extrusion technologies, fluid flow control mechanisms, and die assembly configurations for industrial pelletizing systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core pelletizing die assembly technology. The fundamental mechanical principles of flow regulation, strand formation, and modular component design are consistently applied across the disclosed implementations. A PHOSITA would understand that adapting the pressure regulation and flow control mechanisms to new application contexts represents standard engineering problem-solving within polymer processing technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Die plate with multiple die orifices for melt strand discharge
PTD Variation
Enhanced die plate configurations with modified orifice geometries for specialized pellet production
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying orifice designs represents a predictable design variation within known manufacturing tolerances, achievable through routine engineering optimization
Source Patent Element
Flow cross-section regulating element with adjustable pins
PTD Variation
Advanced pin configuration allowing more granular pressure and flow control across different polymer processing scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding pin mechanism complexity is an obvious solution for achieving more precise fluid dynamics control, representing a known technique for improving extrusion performance
Source Patent Element
Base member with fluid inlet and outlet sides
PTD Variation
Integrated sensor and feedback mechanisms for real-time flow monitoring and adaptive pressure regulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding instrumentation to existing mechanical systems is a standard engineering approach for enhancing process control, utilizing well-established technological integration strategies
Source Patent Element
Pressure regulating device with translational actuator
PTD Variation
Multi-axis movement capabilities for more complex spatial flow management
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding actuator range of motion represents a predictable solution for achieving more sophisticated fluid control, utilizing known mechanical design principles
Source Patent Element
Annular channel section for melt flow management
PTD Variation
Advanced material composition and surface treatment techniques for improved wear resistance and flow characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Material optimization and surface engineering represent standard approaches for enhancing component performance in polymer processing technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858176 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 implementations represent predictable extensions of known polymer processing die assembly technologies through routine engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,176
TitleDie assembly with pressure regulating device, and a pelletizing apparatus
Assignee(s)Nordson Corporation