Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858176_0009_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_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858176_0009_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 die assembly design for melt strand production 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, die assembly configurations, and fluid flow control mechanisms in manufacturing environments

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's specialized variations represent predictable engineering modifications to the source patent's core pelletizing die assembly design. The disclosed enhancements leverage known techniques for optimizing fluid flow control and manufacturing flexibility within established polymer processing system architectures. These variations would be considered routine design iterations by a skilled practitioner seeking incremental improvements in die assembly performance.

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

Modifying orifice geometry is a standard design optimization technique known to those skilled in polymer processing, representing a predictable variation with expected performance improvements

Source Patent Element

Pressure regulating device with flow channel and base member

PTD Variation

Advanced flow cross-section regulation mechanisms with additional actuator configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing alternative actuation methods for flow control represents a known design approach in fluid regulation systems, involving straightforward mechanical engineering principles

Source Patent Element

Annular channel section with regulating ring

PTD Variation

Extended channel geometries with enhanced pin configurations for more precise flow management

Obviousness Reasoning

Adjusting pin placement and channel geometry constitutes a routine design choice for improving fluid dynamics, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving techniques

Source Patent Element

Base member with fluid inlet and outlet sides

PTD Variation

Specialized fluid channel architectures with improved material compatibility and thermal management

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining fluid channel designs to accommodate different material properties is a predictable engineering optimization consistent with known processing techniques

Source Patent Element

Melt strand discharge mechanism

PTD Variation

Alternative strand formation techniques leveraging modified die assembly configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring variant strand production methods represents an expected design evolution within polymer processing technologies, involving incremental system modifications

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 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 disclosed modifications represent predictable design iterations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious technological advancement.

Original Patent Information

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