Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858192_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858192_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858192_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. 11,858,192.

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.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical sealing systems and additive manufacturing technologies, focusing on shaft sealing devices with complex geometrical configurations and manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in sealing technologies, additive manufacturing methods, and industrial equipment design, possessing knowledge of materials science, precision engineering, and manufacturing processes

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the synergistic combinations disclosed in the PTD represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental sealing device architecture. The technical variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with shaft sealing technologies and advanced manufacturing techniques. The PTD's approach builds upon known design principles and manufacturing methods inherent in the original patent's teachings.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Plate-shaped body with openings for shaft sealing

PTD Variation

Enhanced component configurations with modified geometric interfaces for improved sealing performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using known geometric modification techniques that would yield predictable improvements in sealing effectiveness

Source Patent Element

Additive manufacturing method for producing sealing device

PTD Variation

Advanced manufacturing techniques enabling more complex internal geometries and material combinations

Obviousness Reasoning

Leveraging known additive manufacturing capabilities to create more sophisticated sealing structures with enhanced functional characteristics

Source Patent Element

Stuffing box sealing configuration

PTD Variation

Synergistic combinations of sealing means with expanded functional interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying standard engineering design principles to modify existing sealing mechanisms using well-understood mechanical integration techniques

Source Patent Element

Shaft and housing intermediate space sealing approach

PTD Variation

Extended sealing strategies incorporating multi-layer protection and adaptive interface mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing known sealing technology variations that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking incremental performance improvements

Source Patent Element

Plate-shaped body with interconnected openings

PTD Variation

Advanced geometric configurations enabling more sophisticated fluid and mechanical interactions

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying standard engineering design principles to modify existing structural approaches using predictable geometric transformations

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 synergistic combinations obvious and anticipated, as the PTD demonstrates that the technical extensions represent predictable design modifications within the established technological framework of shaft sealing devices and manufacturing methods.

Original Patent Information

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