Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858229_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858229_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858229_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. 11,858,229.

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

Aircraft structural manufacturing, specifically modular tooling design for multi-spar torsion box production, requiring advanced mechanical engineering skills in aerospace manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in aerospace manufacturing, familiar with modular tooling design, CAD/CAM techniques, and complex structural assembly methods for aircraft components

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize the PTD's synergistic combinations as predictable engineering extensions of the source patent's modular tooling approach. The disclosed variations represent standard design optimization techniques that would be readily apparent to someone with ordinary skill in aerospace manufacturing tooling design. The technical improvements demonstrate incremental advancements consistent with routine engineering problem-solving in complex structural manufacturing contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Modular mandrel with hollow beam geometry and interchangeable bases

PTD Variation

Enhanced fastener configurations and complementary connection mechanisms for modular tooling components

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying fastener designs represents a predictable design variation using known mechanical connection techniques that would be obvious to a PHOSITA seeking improved modularity and adaptability

Source Patent Element

Multi-spar torsion box manufacturing approach

PTD Variation

Synergistic combination techniques extending the original patent's structural assembly methodology

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing alternative configuration strategies for modular tooling is a standard engineering approach for optimizing manufacturing processes with finite, predictable solution sets

Source Patent Element

Hollow beam geometry with interchangeable spacer modules

PTD Variation

Technical implementation of enhanced component interaction and reconfigurable tooling architectures

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding modular tooling capabilities through systematic component redesign represents a routine engineering optimization approach with predictable outcomes

Source Patent Element

Base and wall fastener configurations

PTD Variation

Advanced pin and hole engagement mechanisms for improved structural alignment

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining mechanical connection strategies using complementary geometric features is a standard design approach for improving tooling precision and adaptability

Source Patent Element

Multi-dimensional tooling configuration

PTD Variation

Extended technical solutions for implementing flexible manufacturing approaches

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing alternative implementation strategies for complex manufacturing tooling represents an expected progression of engineering design thinking

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858229. The incremental improvements represent predictable engineering solutions within the established technological framework of aerospace manufacturing tooling design, thereby rendering potential derivative claims unpatentable as obvious variations of the prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,229
Title	Modular tooling for multi-spar torsion box
Assignee(s)	Airbus Operations GmbH, AIRBUS OPERATIONS (S.A.S.)