Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858179_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858179_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858179_0008_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. 11,858,179.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B29 B29C33/52
B B29 B29C43/361
B B29 B29C43/3642
B B29 B29C70/44
B B29 B29C33/42
B B29 B29C33/54
B B29 B29C2043/3261
B B29 B29C2043/3668
B B29 B29L2031/3085
B B33 B33Y80/00

Field of Art

Manufacturing and Molding Technologies, specifically focused on advanced mandrel fabrication and component casting techniques involving thermal expansion, material composition, and precision manufacturing processes

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in materials engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, composite material design, thermal expansion principles, and molding technologies with knowledge of rubber-based composite materials and precision fabrication methods

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental thermal mandrel manufacturing approach. The disclosed variations leverage known techniques in material composition and manufacturing processes to incrementally improve component fabrication methods. These improvements would be considered routine design modifications within the technological domain of advanced molding and casting techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Thermally expanding mandrel using rubber particles and plaster composition
PTD Variation
Enhanced material composition with additional thermal expansion modifiers and composite binding agents
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify material compositions by introducing known thermal expansion additives to optimize mandrel performance, representing a predictable variation in material science
Source Patent Element
Manufacturing methods including molding, 3D printing, and machining mandrels
PTD Variation
Advanced fabrication techniques incorporating multi-stage thermal processing and precision surface treatment
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending manufacturing methods through known techniques would be considered a routine design choice for improving mandrel structural characteristics and manufacturing precision
Source Patent Element
Surface feature design for component casting
PTD Variation
Implementing computational modeling and advanced geometric optimization for surface feature configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational design techniques to optimize surface features represents a standard engineering approach for incremental technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Thermal expansion mechanism using particulate compositions
PTD Variation
Introducing nano-scale thermal responsive particles to enhance expansion characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating nano-engineered materials to improve thermal responsiveness would be an obvious technological progression for a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Recycling expanding material composition
PTD Variation
Advanced material recovery and regeneration processes with enhanced sorting and reconstitution techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing more sophisticated material recycling methods represents a predictable evolution in sustainable manufacturing practices
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858179 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, rendering subsequent patent claims covering similar technological implementations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 due to the predictable combination of known manufacturing techniques and material science principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,179
TitleThermally expanding mandrel for cast components
Assignee(s)Amazon Technologies, Inc.