Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858184_0002_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858184_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858184_0002_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 new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases 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 processing of floor materials, specifically floor production techniques involving molding, cutting, and surface treatment processes in polymer and composite material fabrication

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in manufacturing engineering, polymer processing, floor material production, with knowledge of CNC machining, injection molding, surface treatment techniques, and dimensional precision in floor component fabrication

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD represents predictable technical extensions of the source patent's floor production methodology, utilizing known manufacturing techniques and design variations that would be apparent to an experienced floor manufacturing engineer seeking to optimize production processes and expand application domains.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Floor blank sorting with moisture content control between 6-11%

PTD Variation

Extending moisture content control parameters to accommodate different material compositions and environmental conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Material moisture management is a standard engineering optimization technique, and adjusting parameters would be a routine design choice for a skilled practitioner

Source Patent Element

Injection molding process with specific injection head configuration

PTD Variation

Modifying injection head geometry and component arrangements to enable more flexible manufacturing approaches

Obviousness Reasoning

Injection molding component redesign represents a predictable engineering variation that would be obvious to a PHOSITA seeking improved manufacturing flexibility

Source Patent Element

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

PTD Variation

Implementing alternative surface treatment techniques that achieve similar dimensional and surface quality objectives

Obviousness Reasoning

Surface finishing techniques are well-understood in manufacturing, and exploring alternative approaches would be an expected design iteration for a skilled engineer

Source Patent Element

Floor blank cutting with edge breakage limitation

PTD Variation

Introducing enhanced cutting technologies and precision mechanisms to further reduce edge imperfections

Obviousness Reasoning

Precision manufacturing improvements represent a natural progression of technical capabilities that would be obvious to an experienced floor production engineer

Source Patent Element

Stacking and arrangement of floor blanks during production

PTD Variation

Developing alternative stacking configurations to optimize material handling and production efficiency

Obviousness Reasoning

Material handling optimization is a standard engineering problem with multiple predictable solution approaches known in the art

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, as they represent predictable engineering extensions of US Patent 11858184's foundational floor production methodology, employing known manufacturing techniques and design optimizations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking incremental improvements in floor material fabrication 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