Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858186_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858186_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858186_0008_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

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 singulation and feeding mechanisms for injection molding and related manufacturing processes. Expertise requires mechanical engineering background with specialization in material transport, precision feeding, and industrial automation

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 material feed systems

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 optimization techniques within the established technical framework of precision material handling systems. The improvements represent incremental advancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance existing grain singulation and transport methodologies.

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 refinement represent standard engineering design iterations that would be obvious to a PHOSITA seeking incremental performance improvements

Source Patent Element

Grain discharge area with overpressure opening and blow-off nozzle

PTD Variation

Modified nozzle geometry and pressure management system to improve grain transport precision

Obviousness Reasoning

Nozzle design modifications represent predictable engineering solutions for improving material transport efficiency, falling within the expected design space of a skilled practitioner

Source Patent Element

Plastic granular material feed connected to granular material reservoir

PTD Variation

Advanced material feed system with integrated sensing and adaptive flow control mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Incorporating sensor-based flow control represents a known technique for enhancing material handling system performance, utilizing standard automation and control principles

Source Patent Element

Single grain feeding apparatus for processing machines

PTD Variation

Expanded system architecture supporting multiple material types and processing configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Generalizing a technical solution to support broader material and machine compatibility represents a standard engineering approach to increasing system versatility

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858186 and the comprehensive technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed synergistic combination variations obvious and non-inventive. The disclosed technical improvements represent predictable engineering solutions within the established technological framework of grain singulation and material handling systems, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and anticipated by the prior art.

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