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Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858176_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858176_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858176_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. 11,858,176.

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

Field of Art

Polymer Processing and Pelletizing Technologies, specifically focusing on die assemblies and melt strand production systems with pressure regulation mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in polymer processing, familiar with extrusion technologies, die design, fluid flow control mechanisms, and manufacturing techniques for creating uniform polymer pellets

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable engineering variations that extend the fundamental pressure regulation principles disclosed in the source patent. The technical improvements demonstrate incremental modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize die assembly performance and melt strand production. These variations represent standard design evolution within polymer processing technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Die plate with multiple die orifices for discharging melt strands
PTD Variation
Enhanced die plate geometry with optimized orifice configurations to improve melt strand uniformity
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying orifice design is a routine design optimization technique known to those skilled in polymer processing, representing a predictable variation to improve product consistency
Source Patent Element
Pressure regulating device with flow cross-section regulating element
PTD Variation
Advanced actuator mechanisms for more precise translational control of the flow cross-section regulating element
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing more sophisticated actuation methods is an obvious extension of existing pressure regulation principles, utilizing known mechanical engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Base member with fluid inlet and outlet sides
PTD Variation
Integrated fluid channel design with enhanced material compatibility and thermal management features
Obviousness Reasoning
Material and thermal performance improvements represent standard engineering practice for incremental system optimization
Source Patent Element
Annular channel section with regulating ring
PTD Variation
Alternative pin configuration and positioning strategies within the annular channel section
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring different geometric arrangements of regulatory components is a predictable design approach within fluid control systems
Source Patent Element
Melt strand discharge mechanism
PTD Variation
Enhanced strand cutting and collection techniques integrated with the die assembly
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining downstream processing methods represents a logical extension of core die assembly technologies
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 11858176. The incremental improvements represent standard engineering practice and do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing this disclosure as valid prior art against potential future patent claims in polymer processing technologies.

Original Patent Information

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