Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858192_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858192_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858192_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. 11,858,192.

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	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 precision mechanical components, with expertise in shaft sealing systems and advanced manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced training in precision sealing technologies, familiar with additive manufacturing methods, CAD design, and mechanical system integration, possessing knowledge of materials science and manufacturing process optimization

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 fundamental sealing device architecture, utilizing known design modification techniques and standard engineering problem-solving approaches to enhance synergistic combinations and technical implementation strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Plate-shaped body with opening for shaft sealing

PTD Variation

Enhanced component configurations with modified opening geometries and integrated sealing mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using known geometric modification techniques that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking improved sealing performance

Source Patent Element

Additive manufacturing method for producing sealing device

PTD Variation

Advanced manufacturing process variations enabling more complex internal geometries and material combinations

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of existing additive manufacturing techniques, representing standard engineering design evolution within known technological constraints

Source Patent Element

Stuffing box sealing configuration

PTD Variation

Improved sealing means with enhanced material interfaces and dynamic sealing characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvements using known sealing technology principles, representing standard engineering problem-solving approaches

Source Patent Element

Shaft and housing intermediate space sealing approach

PTD Variation

Synergistic combination techniques expanding sealing performance across multiple interface conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical combination of known sealing strategies using finite identified solution sets within mechanical engineering practice

Source Patent Element

Plate-shaped body connection methodology

PTD Variation

Alternative connection configurations maintaining core functional principles with enhanced adaptability

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design variation using standard mechanical engineering design choice principles

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the published technical disclosure constitutes prior art rendering obvious any patent claims covering synergistic combinations of mechanical sealing technologies as disclosed in US 11858192, by demonstrating that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations predictable extensions of existing technological approaches through routine engineering design optimization.

Original Patent Information

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