Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858178_0006_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858178_0006_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858178_0006_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 direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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, specifically for micro-manufacturing of timepiece components, involving complex mold design with movable core components and intermediate plates

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in injection molding techniques, CAD design, precision manufacturing, and experience with multi-part mold systems for micro-scale component production

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's disclosed improvements represent predictable variations on the source patent's fundamental injection mold architecture. The technical modifications represent standard design optimization strategies within precision manufacturing, utilizing known techniques to enhance mold functionality and manufacturing flexibility. These variations would be considered routine engineering adaptations that do not require inventive insight beyond ordinary skill in the art.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

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

PTD Variation

Enhanced intermediate plate configurations with multiple cutout designs and surface texturization

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of modifying intermediate plate geometry to optimize injection performance, representing predictable design variation within precision molding practices

Source Patent Element

Translation-based mobility of mold core parts

PTD Variation

Alternative mobility mechanisms maintaining core functional principles

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite design solutions for component mobility are well-understood, with variations representing standard engineering design choices

Source Patent Element

Micro-injection molding for timepiece components

PTD Variation

Extended manufacturing process parameters and enhanced component geometries

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental process improvements are inherent to precision manufacturing, representing expected technological progression

Source Patent Element

Planar intermediate plate positioned perpendicular to mold direction

PTD Variation

Multi-layered intermediate plate configurations with complex cutout arrangements

Obviousness Reasoning

Systematic exploration of plate design variations represents standard engineering optimization approach

Source Patent Element

Injection cavity formation through movable mold core parts

PTD Variation

Enhanced surface texturization and cutout strategies for improved molding performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Surface modification techniques are well-known in precision manufacturing for improving component quality and molding characteristics

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable extensions of the foundational teachings of US Patent 11858178, utilizing standard engineering design techniques within precision injection molding technology.

Original Patent Information

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