Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858176_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858176_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858176_0005_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 future evolutions & paradigm shifts that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but future evolutions & paradigm shifts presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements future evolutions & paradigm shifts 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 future evolutions & paradigm shifts 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 future evolutions & paradigm shifts enhancements.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Polymer Processing and Pelletizing Technologies, involving die assemblies, melt strand formation, and precision flow control mechanisms in extrusion and pelletizing systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in polymer processing, familiar with extrusion technologies, fluid dynamics in melt systems, and precision mechanical design for industrial manufacturing equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable engineering extensions of the source patent's core pelletizing apparatus design. The technical improvements focus on modular adaptations of flow control mechanisms and melt strand processing techniques that are well within the ordinary capabilities of someone skilled in polymer processing technologies. These variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be obvious to implement using standard design optimization approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Die assembly with pressure regulating device and annular channel section
PTD Variation
Enhanced flow cross-section regulation with additional modular pin configurations and translational movement mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying pin placement and movement mechanisms represents a predictable variation in flow control design, utilizing known mechanical engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Melt strand discharge through die orifices with pressure regulation
PTD Variation
Implementing alternative geometries and dynamic adjustment strategies for strand formation and flow characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing strand formation techniques through geometric variations is a standard design approach in polymer processing, representing an obvious technical evolution
Source Patent Element
Base member with fluid inlet and outlet sides
PTD Variation
Introducing advanced fluid dynamics management with enhanced channel configurations and precision flow control elements
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining fluid management techniques using known mechanical design principles constitutes an obvious extension of existing technological approaches
Source Patent Element
Pressure regulating device with actuator-driven components
PTD Variation
Implementing smart actuation systems with enhanced positional feedback and adaptive control mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating advanced control systems represents a predictable technological progression using standard mechatronic design techniques
Source Patent Element
Die assembly with regulating ring and retaining ring configuration
PTD Variation
Developing modular ring systems with enhanced material compatibility and dynamic adjustment capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding component design through material and geometric variations is a routine engineering optimization strategy
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, when considering the teachings of US Patent 11858176 in combination with standard polymer processing engineering practices. The incremental enhancements represent predictable technological extensions that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

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