Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858185_0009_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858185_0009_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858185_0009_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 specialized variations & niche solutions that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but specialized variations & niche solutions presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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

Injection molding and die-casting apparatus design, specifically focusing on movable platen configurations and mold clamping mechanisms in manufacturing equipment. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, precision manufacturing, and industrial machinery design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 5-7 years experience in injection molding or die-casting equipment design, familiar with modular platen architectures, mechanical interface design, and manufacturing process optimization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's specialized variations represent predictable engineering extensions of the source patent's core molding apparatus design. The disclosed enhancements represent incremental modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize mold clamping and mounting configurations. These variations demonstrate standard design iteration techniques common in precision manufacturing equipment development.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Movable platen with mold clamping platen having a projecting portion
PTD Variation
Enhanced modular interface design allowing multiple mounting configurations for specialized manufacturing processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design adaptations are a known technique for expanding equipment versatility, representing a predictable engineering solution within the existing technical framework
Source Patent Element
Mold mounting platen integrated with guide mechanism
PTD Variation
Advanced alignment and precision registration techniques for improved dimensional stability
Obviousness Reasoning
Precision registration improvements are a standard design optimization approach in manufacturing equipment, representing an obvious extension of existing mechanical interface principles
Source Patent Element
Opening/closing apparatus for injection molding machines
PTD Variation
Specialized niche solution implementations targeting specific manufacturing domain requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Domain-specific adaptations represent a finite set of predictable engineering modifications based on known technical constraints and performance requirements
Source Patent Element
Mold clamping platen structural configuration
PTD Variation
Alternative material composition and structural reinforcement approaches
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and structural optimization are standard engineering design choices with predictable performance characteristics
Source Patent Element
Platen interface and mounting mechanism
PTD Variation
Enhanced mechanical coupling and load distribution techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Mechanical interface improvements represent a known technique for incrementally enhancing equipment performance within established design parameters
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 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 published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed subject matter represents routine engineering modifications within the established technological domain of injection molding apparatus design.

Original Patent Information

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