Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858180_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858180_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858180_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. 11,858,180.

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	B29C43/10
B	B29	B29C39/10
B	B29	B29C43/12
B	B29	B29C64/30
B	B29	B29C64/386
B	B29	B29C71/02
B	B33	B33Y40/00
B	B33	B33Y40/20
B	B33	B33Y50/00
B	B29	B29C2043/3261
B	B29	B29C2043/562
B	B29	B29K2307/04

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Additive Manufacturing and Materials Processing, specifically focused on consolidation techniques for complex geometrical components using thermal and material integration methods

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer or advanced manufacturing specialist with expertise in 3D printing technologies, thermal processing, material bonding techniques, and understanding of complex geometric component fabrication

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the PTD's synergistic combinations as straightforward extensions of the source patent's additive manufacturing consolidation method, leveraging known techniques for enhancing component integration and processing approaches that are inherently predictable within the technical domain of advanced manufacturing.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Method for placing additively manufactured piece in thermally conductive container and filling with liquid/semi-liquid material

PTD Variation

Enhanced thermal processing approach with more precise temperature control and material interface optimization

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using known thermal engineering principles and standard material science techniques for improving manufacturing processes

Source Patent Element

Complex geometry additively manufactured piece with potential surface modifications

PTD Variation

Advanced surface preparation techniques for improving material bonding and reducing potential structural discontinuities

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine optimization using standard materials engineering approaches to enhance component structural integrity

Source Patent Element

Connecting first and second additively manufactured pieces with seal-tight junction points

PTD Variation

Expanded junction formation techniques utilizing advanced material interface technologies

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious extension applying known bonding methodologies to improve inter-component connection reliability

Source Patent Element

Thermal consolidation method for additively manufactured components

PTD Variation

Refined processing parameters targeting enhanced mechanical and structural performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using empirical testing and established materials science principles

Source Patent Element

Method involving liquid/semi-liquid material interaction with additively manufactured piece

PTD Variation

Introduction of advanced material infiltration strategies with improved compositional control

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technical variation using standard materials engineering approaches to enhance component properties

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858180 and the technical variations disclosed herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed synergistic combination techniques obvious and anticipated, rendering subsequent patent claims directed to substantially similar manufacturing methodologies unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,180
Title	Method for consolidating an additively manufactured piece
Assignee(s)	9T LABS AG