Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858220_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858220_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858220_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. 11,858,220.

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

Polymeric material joining technologies, specifically submarine cable system component coupling using electromagnetic energy and advanced material interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer or technical specialist with expertise in polymeric material joining, electromagnetic coupling techniques, and subsea cable system design, possessing advanced knowledge of thermoplastic materials and joining methodologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the Published Technical Disclosure represents predictable variations on the source patent's fundamental electromagnetic coupling approach, utilizing known design modification strategies that extend the original patent's core technical concept of polymeric component joining through incremental technical enhancements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Electromagnetic energy-based coupling of polymeric cable components using susceptors

PTD Variation

Synergistic combinations approach that introduces enhanced component configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of existing coupling methodology using known electromagnetic joining techniques, representing a standard design optimization approach

Source Patent Element

Thermoplastic materials like polyethylene (PE) for cable component interfaces

PTD Variation

Implementation of alternative polymeric material combinations with similar electromagnetic coupling characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine materials engineering practice of exploring equivalent material substitutions with predictable performance characteristics

Source Patent Element

Cable junction assembly with multiple coupling portions

PTD Variation

Enhanced technical system introducing modular component interfaces with expanded coupling configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical progression of existing modular design principles, representing an obvious technical evolution within the established technological framework

Source Patent Element

Electromagnetic energy-based joining method for subsea cable systems

PTD Variation

Synergistic combinations methodology extending original patent's technical capabilities through incremental design improvements

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard engineering approach of iteratively refining existing technological solutions using known techniques and predictable modifications

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858220, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations in the Published Technical Disclosure to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable technical modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious invention and therefore constitute valid prior art under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,220
Title	Coupling polymeric components to one another utilizing electromagnetic energy
Assignee(s)	Raytheon Company