Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858184_0001_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858184_0001_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858184_0001_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. 11,858,184.

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	B29C45/1418
B	B29	B29B13/10
B	B29	B29C45/0053
B	B29	B29C45/14819
B	B29	B29C45/2602
B	B29	B29C45/2737
B	B29	B29C45/73
B	B29	B29C45/77
B	B29	B29C45/78
E	E04	E04F15/04
B	B29	B29C2045/0079
B	B29	B29C2045/1784
B	B29	B29C2945/76498
B	B29	B29C2945/76531
B	B29	B29C2945/76688
B	B29	B29L2031/732

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Manufacturing and production methods for floor components, specifically focusing on injection molding, floor blank processing, and advanced manufacturing techniques in the flooring industry

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in manufacturing engineering, materials science, and flooring production techniques, possessing knowledge of injection molding, material processing, and production optimization strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core manufacturing methodology. The proposed improvements leverage standard engineering design choices and known techniques within floor manufacturing. The variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize production processes.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Floor blank sorting and moisture content control (6-11% moisture range)

PTD Variation

Enhanced moisture content monitoring and precision control mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing more sophisticated moisture measurement techniques would be an obvious design optimization using known sensor and control technologies

Source Patent Element

Injection molding process with specific injection head components

PTD Variation

Advanced hydraulic rotor and screw configurations for improved material flow

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining injection molding parameters represents a predictable engineering improvement using standard mechanical design principles

Source Patent Element

Floor blank stacking and arrangement methodology

PTD Variation

Alternative stacking configurations with enhanced spatial efficiency

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying material handling and stacking approaches would be an obvious solution for improving production line throughput

Source Patent Element

Sanding process using specific grit belts (80, 100, 120 grit)

PTD Variation

Extended surface treatment techniques with precision abrasive technologies

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring alternative surface finishing methods represents a routine engineering design choice within manufacturing optimization

Source Patent Element

Floor blank cutting with edge breakage limitations

PTD Variation

Enhanced cutting technologies with improved dimensional precision

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing more sophisticated cutting mechanisms to minimize edge defects constitutes a predictable technological progression

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the published technical disclosure derived from US Patent 11858184 renders obvious any subsequently claimed variations in floor manufacturing methodologies by demonstrating that such technical improvements represent routine engineering design choices within the established technological framework of floor production processes.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,184
Title	Method for producing floorboard for quick sideslip installation
Assignee(s)	ANHUI YANGZI FLOORING INCORPORATED COMPANY