Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858194_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. 24-11858194_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858194_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. 11,858,194.

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.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Plastics manufacturing and container molding technologies, specifically injection molding and blow molding techniques for producing complex container geometries

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in plastics processing, mold design, and manufacturing techniques, having 3-5 years of experience in injection and blow molding technologies, familiar with design optimization and manufacturing process variations

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's container molding techniques. The disclosed improvements leverage known design principles and manufacturing approaches that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner. The technical variations represent incremental advancements that build upon the fundamental molding methodology described in the original patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Split mold with movable bottom mold surface for container manufacturing

PTD Variation

Enhanced mold configuration with additional positioning mechanisms for improved dimensional control

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying mold positioning mechanisms is a routine design optimization within the field, representing a predictable variation using known engineering techniques

Source Patent Element

Preform stretching technique using stretching rod

PTD Variation

Alternative stretching configurations with variable temperature and pressure control parameters

Obviousness Reasoning

Adjusting stretching parameters is a standard design choice for optimizing container geometry and material properties, representing a known technique in plastics processing

Source Patent Element

Temperature gradient control during preform manufacturing

PTD Variation

Advanced thermal management strategies with multi-zone heating and precision temperature profiling

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing more sophisticated thermal control represents an obvious extension of existing temperature management techniques, utilizing well-understood engineering principles

Source Patent Element

Container bottom surface molding technique

PTD Variation

Expanded geometric configurations and structural enhancement methods for bottom surface design

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring alternative bottom surface geometries is a predictable design iteration within container manufacturing, representing finite solution set known to skilled practitioners

Source Patent Element

Resin-based container manufacturing process

PTD Variation

Expanded material compatibility and processing techniques for diverse resin formulations

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting manufacturing processes for different material compositions is a standard engineering approach with predictable implementation strategies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858194 and the technical variations disclosed herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed subject matter obvious. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed innovations represent routine design modifications and predictable extensions of existing container molding technologies, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,194
Title	Container mold and method of manufacturing a container
Assignee(s)	NISSEI ASB MACHINE CO., LTD.