Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858198_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858198_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858198_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. 11,858,198.

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

Additive manufacturing and photopolymer-based fabrication technologies, with specific expertise in creating structured deflection members for industrial and consumer product applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced knowledge of 3D printing techniques, photopolymer chemistry, and manufacturing process optimization, typically holding an advanced engineering degree with 3-5 years of specialized experience in additive manufacturing

Obviousness Rationale

The published technical disclosure represents a predictable variation of the source patent's fundamental approach to synergistic combinations in additive manufacturing. A person skilled in the art would recognize that the proposed enhancements are logical extensions of the existing technical framework, utilizing known design modification techniques and standard engineering problem-solving approaches. The variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with the source patent's underlying technological principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Additive manufacturing apparatus with upper and lower radiation sources for curing photopolymer resin

PTD Variation

Enhanced radiation curing mechanisms with supplemental targeting and precision control of photopolymer solidification

Obviousness Reasoning

Optimization of radiation curing parameters represents a predictable design variation within standard engineering practice, utilizing known techniques for improving manufacturing precision

Source Patent Element

Deflection member with reinforcing member containing foramina

PTD Variation

Advanced structural configurations of reinforcing member with modified foramen geometry and arrangement

Obviousness Reasoning

Geometric modifications to structural elements are considered routine design choices for a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize mechanical performance

Source Patent Element

SLA and CLIP additive manufacturing apparatus configurations

PTD Variation

Expanded manufacturing apparatus configurations with integrated hybrid processing capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining known manufacturing techniques represents a standard approach to technological improvement, leveraging established technological frameworks

Source Patent Element

Photopolymer resin-based deflection member manufacturing method

PTD Variation

Enhanced resin composition and processing parameters to improve structural characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Material and process parameter optimization is a fundamental engineering approach for incrementally improving manufacturing techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858198 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the proposed technical solutions represent predictable extensions of existing additive manufacturing methodologies utilizing standard engineering problem-solving approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,198
Title	Methods of making a deflection member
Assignee(s)	The Procter & Gamble Company