Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858187_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. 24-11858187_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858187_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. 11,858,187.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B29 B29C45/2737
B B29 B29C45/7312
B B29 B29C45/78
B B29 B29C2945/7604
B B29 B29C2945/76274

Field of Art

Injection molding apparatus design, specifically focusing on sensor integration, cooling structures, and mold component configurations in precision manufacturing technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in injection molding, sensor integration, thermal management, and manufacturing process optimization, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industrial experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core technical approach. The fundamental architectural principles of sensor integration, cooling path design, and modular mold component configurations remain consistent, with the PTD merely exploring alternative implementation strategies that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. The variations represent routine design modifications within the established technical framework of injection molding sensor systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Mold apparatus with integrated sensing module surrounded by cooling flow path
PTD Variation
Enhanced sensor positioning and alternative cooling configurations that maintain thermal management principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design variation using known thermal management techniques and standard sensor integration approaches
Source Patent Element
Temperature and pressure sensing in injection molding cavity
PTD Variation
Extended sensing capabilities with additional measurement parameters and alternative sensor technologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of expanding sensing capabilities using interchangeable sensor technologies within established architectural constraints
Source Patent Element
Bearing structure with integrated sensor positioning
PTD Variation
Modified bearing structure configurations that maintain sensor mounting and thermal management principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine mechanical design adaptation using finite identified solution set for sensor placement and structural integration
Source Patent Element
Ejector-pin-type temperature sensor configuration
PTD Variation
Alternative sensor mounting approaches that preserve core functional requirements of temperature measurement
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design choice utilizing known sensor integration techniques within standard manufacturing component geometries
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the published technical disclosure renders obvious any patent claims covering variations of injection molding sensor integration techniques as disclosed in US 11858187, by demonstrating that such modifications represent predictable extensions of existing technological approaches within the injection molding sensor system domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,187
TitleMold apparatus including mold sensor cooling structure
Assignee(s)Chung Yuan Christian University