Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858192_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. 24-11858192_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858192_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. 11,858,192.

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	B29C48/254
B	B29	B29C48/2522
B	B33	B33Y80/00

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically sealing technologies and additive manufacturing for mechanical components, with expertise in shaft sealing devices and advanced manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced knowledge of sealing technologies, 3D printing methods, and mechanical component design, capable of understanding complex manufacturing and sealing system integrations

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core sealing device technology. The disclosed enhancements leverage known manufacturing techniques and design principles inherent in the original patent's approach. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving techniques applied to expanding the original patent's potential applications and implementation strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Plate-shaped sealing body produced through additive manufacturing

PTD Variation

Enhanced manufacturing techniques for creating more complex sealing geometries with expanded functional capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Additive manufacturing enables predictable design iterations and geometric complexity, representing a known technique for extending mechanical component functionality

Source Patent Element

First and second plate-shaped bodies with interconnected sealing mechanisms

PTD Variation

Modular sealing system architectures with improved interface compatibility and adaptable configuration options

Obviousness Reasoning

Modular design approaches are standard engineering practice for creating flexible, reconfigurable mechanical systems with interchangeable components

Source Patent Element

Shaft sealing device with multiple sealing means

PTD Variation

Advanced sealing strategies incorporating enhanced material selections and geometric optimizations

Obviousness Reasoning

Material and geometric optimization represents a predictable engineering approach for improving mechanical component performance within established design constraints

Source Patent Element

Stuffing box sealing configuration

PTD Variation

Extended sealing mechanism designs with improved thermal and mechanical performance characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Performance improvements through incremental design modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving techniques

Source Patent Element

Intermediate space sealing between housing and rotating shaft

PTD Variation

Enhanced sealing strategies targeting specific environmental and operational performance requirements

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting sealing technologies to specific use cases represents a predictable engineering design approach with finite solution sets

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858192 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed technical implementations obvious and anticipated, as the PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of known sealing device technologies through standard engineering design methodologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,192
Title	Sealing device
Assignee(s)	KRAUSSMAFFEI EXTRUSION GMBH