Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858178_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858178_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858178_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. 11,858,178.

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

Section	Class	Group
B	B29	B29C33/442
B	B29	B29C33/301
B	B29	B29C33/76
B	B29	B29C45/1751

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Precision injection molding technologies, specifically for micro-manufacturing of precision components like timepiece parts, involving complex mold design, multi-part component interactions, and advanced manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in injection molding, CAD design, precision manufacturing, with knowledge of multi-part mold systems, material science, and micro-manufacturing techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable engineering variations that extend the source patent's core injection molding principles through standard design optimization techniques. The disclosed enhancements represent incremental improvements achievable through routine experimentation and design iteration within the established technical framework. These variations demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches a skilled practitioner would naturally explore when seeking to refine injection molding technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Mold core with mobile first and second parts forming an injection cavity

PTD Variation

Enhanced component configurations allowing more flexible positional interactions between mold parts

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design modification representing standard engineering optimization of existing mechanical interface principles

Source Patent Element

Intermediate plate with cutout configurations

PTD Variation

Multiple intermediate plate designs with alternative through-openings and blind cutout arrangements

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of modifying geometric configurations to achieve specific manufacturing tolerances and injection requirements

Source Patent Element

Planar plate positioned perpendicular to mold direction

PTD Variation

Alternative plate orientation and multi-layer intermediate plate configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite design solution representing standard geometric variation achievable through routine engineering problem-solving

Source Patent Element

Micro-injection molding for timepiece components

PTD Variation

Extended technical implementation targeting enhanced synergistic combinations in precision manufacturing

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of existing technical principles through incremental design improvements within established technological domain

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, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858178, rendering obvious any subsequently claimed substantially similar injection molding system configurations or methodological approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,178
Title	Injection mold for timepiece component
Assignee(s)	ROLEX SA