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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858185_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. 24-11858185_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858185_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. 11,858,185.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B29 B29C45/1761
B B22 B22D17/22
B B22 B22D17/26
B B22 B22D17/263
B B29 B29C33/20
B B29 B29C45/1744
B B29 B29C45/661
B B29 B29C2045/662

Field of Art

Molding apparatus and opening/closing mechanisms, specifically injection molding and die-casting machine technologies, involving precision mechanical design of platens, mold mounting systems, and clamping mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in injection molding and die-casting equipment, familiar with precision mechanical design, material science, and industrial manufacturing processes, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of practical engineering experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's core mechanical design principles. The new applications and use cases build upon the fundamental architectural approach of the original patent by introducing incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving techniques applied to the existing technical framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Movable platen with mold clamping platen having a projecting portion
PTD Variation
Enhanced mold clamping platen with modular attachment mechanisms for expanded application scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify attachment interfaces to support broader use cases, as mechanical interface design is a predictable design optimization technique
Source Patent Element
Mold mounting configuration with integrated guide mechanism
PTD Variation
Advanced guide mechanism with adaptive positioning and precision alignment features
Obviousness Reasoning
Precision alignment improvements represent a known technique for enhancing mechanical system performance, using standard engineering design optimization approaches
Source Patent Element
Opening/closing apparatus for injection molding machines
PTD Variation
Extended application of core mechanism to alternative manufacturing processes with minor geometric adaptations
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring proven mechanical principles across related manufacturing domains is a standard engineering practice that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Platen surface with projecting structural elements
PTD Variation
Modular projecting elements with enhanced material composition and geometric configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Material and geometric variations represent predictable design iterations that would be apparent through routine engineering experimentation
Source Patent Element
Mold clamping mechanism with integrated structural components
PTD Variation
Expanded structural integration with additional functional subsystems and interface adaptations
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating complementary functional systems is a known technique for improving mechanical device performance and complexity
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the comprehensive technical disclosure and its relationship to US Patent 11858185, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the PTD demonstrates that the technical improvements represent predictable extensions of the prior art through standard engineering design methodologies and incremental innovation approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,185
TitleOpening/closing apparatus and molding apparatus comprising the same
Assignee(s)Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd.