Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858176_0004_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858176_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858176_0004_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 specialized variations & niche solutions that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but specialized variations & niche solutions presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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, specifically focusing on die assemblies and melt strand production systems with pressure regulation mechanisms. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, polymer extrusion, and precision manufacturing 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 dynamics in melt systems, and precision mechanical component interactions

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering modifications to the source patent's die assembly design. The disclosed enhancements follow standard design optimization approaches common in polymer processing equipment development. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to refine pressure regulation and melt strand production techniques.

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 to optimize fluid flow characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using known fluid dynamics principles, representing a predictable variation within standard engineering practice

Source Patent Element

Pressure regulating device with base member and flow channel

PTD Variation

Specialized flow cross-section regulation mechanisms with alternative pin and ring configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing alternative mechanical arrangements using known geometric principles, representing a finite set of design solutions for pressure management

Source Patent Element

Actuator-driven flow cross-section regulation

PTD Variation

Advanced actuation mechanisms with enhanced precision control and dynamic response characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying known control system enhancement techniques to improve existing mechanical regulation approaches

Source Patent Element

Annular channel section with regulating elements

PTD Variation

Modified channel geometries to improve melt strand uniformity and processing efficiency

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing standard engineering optimization techniques to refine fluid flow characteristics using predictable design modifications

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the 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 technical modifications represent routine engineering design choices within the established technological framework of polymer processing die assemblies.

Original Patent Information

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