Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858198_0006_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858198_0006_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858198_0006_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 direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Additive manufacturing and photopolymer-based fabrication techniques, specifically for creating structured deflection members in manufacturing processes

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with expertise in 3D printing technologies, photopolymer processing, and advanced manufacturing techniques, familiar with SLA and CLIP additive manufacturing methods

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed improvements represent predictable variations of the source patent's core additive manufacturing methodology. The technical extensions demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to someone with ordinary skill in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing technologies. The variations maintain fundamental structural and procedural similarities to the original patent while introducing incremental technical enhancements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

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

PTD Variation

Enhanced radiation curing techniques with supplemental radiation exposure and modified layer formation processes

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable modification of existing curing techniques using known radiation exposure methods, representing a routine design optimization for improving material properties

Source Patent Element

Reinforcing member with foramina having sidewall surfaces

PTD Variation

Extended geometric configurations of reinforcing member with modified foramen geometry and enhanced structural characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering design choice to optimize structural performance through geometric variations, utilizing known manufacturing techniques

Source Patent Element

SLA and CLIP additive manufacturing apparatus configurations

PTD Variation

Alternative manufacturing apparatus configurations with improved radiation exposure and layer formation techniques

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technical extension using known manufacturing technology variations, representing standard engineering problem-solving approaches

Source Patent Element

Photopolymer resin-based deflection member manufacturing method

PTD Variation

Enhanced resin composition and layer formation techniques with improved structural and performance characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine material science optimization using known photopolymer processing techniques, representing incremental technological improvements

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858198 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed technical improvements obvious and anticipated, as the variations 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