Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858185_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858185_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858185_0003_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 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	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

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

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

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in manufacturing equipment design, familiar with injection molding and die-casting machine architectures, possessing knowledge of mechanical interfaces, material compatibility, and precision positioning techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's fundamental molding apparatus design. The disclosed variations leverage known mechanical engineering principles to enhance component interactions and functional capabilities. The modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to someone with ordinary skill in precision manufacturing equipment design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Movable platen with mold clamping and mounting platens having projecting surface portions

PTD Variation

Enhanced platen interface configurations with additional mechanical coupling mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design modification using known mechanical interface techniques to improve component alignment and load distribution

Source Patent Element

Opening/closing apparatus for injection molding machines

PTD Variation

Synergistic combination techniques extending mechanical positioning and alignment capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of known mechanical design approaches for improving precision and functional integration in molding equipment

Source Patent Element

Mold mounting platen with integral guide mechanism

PTD Variation

Advanced guide mechanism configurations with improved material compatibility and structural reinforcement

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering optimization using known material science and mechanical design principles

Source Patent Element

Mold clamping platen with directional projecting surfaces

PTD Variation

Enhanced surface geometries and interaction mechanisms for improved force transmission

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of known mechanical design techniques to improve component performance

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, with reasonable expectation of success, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858185. The incremental modifications represent routine engineering design choices within the contemplation of an ordinarily skilled practitioner in precision manufacturing equipment design.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,185
Title	Opening/closing apparatus and molding apparatus comprising the same
Assignee(s)	Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd.