Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858186_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. 24-11858186_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858186_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. 11,858,186.

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	B29C45/1808
B	B29	B29B7/242
B	B29	B29C31/06

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Plastics processing and material handling systems, specifically grain/pellet feeding mechanisms for injection molding and related manufacturing processes. Expertise requires mechanical engineering background with specialization in material transport, singulation, and precision feeding systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in plastics processing equipment design, familiar with material handling techniques, singulation mechanisms, and injection molding peripheral equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations on the source patent's core grain feeding apparatus design. The disclosed technical improvements represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches that extend the original patent's fundamental architecture through incremental modifications. These variations demonstrate typical design evolution within precision material handling systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Singulating disk for receiving and separating individual grains

PTD Variation

Enhanced singulation mechanism with modified disk geometry or additional precision control features

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design optimization using known geometric modification techniques to improve grain separation accuracy

Source Patent Element

Granular material reservoir connected to plastic granular material feed

PTD Variation

Alternative material reservoir configurations with improved flow characteristics or modular design

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering adaptation addressing known material handling challenges through standard design modifications

Source Patent Element

Blow-off nozzle for feeding singulated grains to processing machine

PTD Variation

Advanced nozzle design with integrated sensing or precision control mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying known sensor integration techniques to improve existing material transfer processes

Source Patent Element

Injection molding machine grain feeding apparatus

PTD Variation

Extended application to alternative manufacturing processes with similar material handling requirements

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technology transfer between related manufacturing domains using established engineering principles

Source Patent Element

Single grain feeding mechanism

PTD Variation

Enhanced precision control systems for more consistent material delivery

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing well-known control system improvements to address inherent variability in material feeding processes

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11858186's comprehensive disclosure of grain feeding apparatus, the present technical publication demonstrates that any claimed variations representing standard engineering modifications would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art. The disclosed technical implementations represent predictable extensions of the foundational patent's core technological approach, rendering subsequent claims involving similar mechanisms prima facie obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,186
Title	Apparatus for feeding single grains to a processing machine, in particular an injection molding machine
Assignee(s)	WITTMANN TECHNOLOGY GMBH