Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858186_0003_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858186_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858186_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. 11,858,186.

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

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

Field of Art

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

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

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

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's grain feeding apparatus. The disclosed variations leverage known design principles and standard engineering problem-solving approaches within material handling technologies. The improvements represent incremental modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize grain singulation and transport processes.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Singulating disk for receiving and processing granular material
PTD Variation
Enhanced singulation mechanism with improved dimensional tolerances and material flow characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Dimensional optimization and material flow improvements are standard design iterations a PHOSITA would naturally explore to enhance performance
Source Patent Element
Grain discharge area with blow-off nozzle configuration
PTD Variation
Modified nozzle geometry to improve precision and reduce material waste during singulation process
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining nozzle design represents a predictable engineering solution to improve material handling efficiency
Source Patent Element
Plastic granular material feed system
PTD Variation
Advanced feed mechanism incorporating sensor-based monitoring and adaptive control strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies and adaptive control represents a known technique for improving industrial material handling systems
Source Patent Element
Injection molding machine grain feeding apparatus
PTD Variation
Modular design allowing rapid configuration and scalability across different processing machine types
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing modular, adaptable system architectures is a standard approach for expanding equipment utility and market applicability
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11858186 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed synergistic combination techniques obvious and anticipated. The disclosed variations represent predictable engineering extensions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring undue experimentation or non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

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