Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858231_0007_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. 24-11858231_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858231_0007_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. 11,858,231.

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

Packaging and carton manufacturing, with expertise in carton design, folding mechanisms, and stacking systems for industrial packaging applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A packaging engineer with 5-7 years of experience in industrial packaging design, familiar with carton fabrication techniques, mechanical assembly processes, and modular packaging system design

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core carton lidding and stacking technology. The new applications and use cases build upon the fundamental mechanical principles established in the original patent, utilizing known design modification techniques. The variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to someone with ordinary skill in packaging engineering and mechanical design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Carton with lid panels having tabs and slots for securing closure

PTD Variation

Enhanced tab and slot configurations for improved stacking and alignment

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying tab and slot geometries represents a routine design optimization that would be obvious to a PHOSITA seeking improved carton stackability and mechanical interlock

Source Patent Element

Process of moving folding elements over carton between tabs

PTD Variation

Introducing alternative folding mechanisms and positioning strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring alternative folding techniques is a predictable design variation that would be evident to a skilled practitioner seeking manufacturing process improvements

Source Patent Element

Carton with slots in underside to receive tabs from lower cartons

PTD Variation

Expanded stacking interface designs with more complex interlocking geometries

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing more sophisticated stacking interfaces represents an obvious technical evolution using known mechanical design principles

Source Patent Element

Fixtures engaging carton wall edges for securing configuration

PTD Variation

Alternative fixture designs with enhanced alignment and stabilization features

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining fixture mechanisms is a standard engineering approach for improving mechanical performance using well-understood design techniques

Source Patent Element

Basic carton lidding and stacking process

PTD Variation

New applications targeting expanded use cases and technical implementations

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting core packaging technologies to new contexts represents a predictable extension of existing technical knowledge within the field

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858231, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious and anticipated, as they represent predictable modifications and extensions of the fundamental carton lidding and stacking technology disclosed in the source patent. The incremental improvements and alternative implementations would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond the ordinary level of skill in the packaging engineering domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,231
Title	Carton lidding and stacking apparatus and process
Assignee(s)	PUNCHBOWL AUTOMATION IP LIMITED