Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858231_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858231_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858231_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. 11,858,231.

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

Packaging and carton manufacturing systems, with expertise in carton design, folding mechanisms, and stacking technologies involving mechanical assembly and material manipulation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or packaging systems designer with 3-5 years experience in carton manufacturing, familiar with industrial packaging equipment, mechanical joining techniques, and modular design principles

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD presents synergistic variations that a skilled practitioner would recognize as straightforward extensions of the source patent's core carton lidding and stacking methodology. These variations represent predictable technical solutions using known mechanical design principles that would be apparent to someone experienced in packaging system engineering. The disclosed enhancements represent incremental improvements that leverage existing technical foundations without requiring inventive complexity.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Carton with lid panels having tabs and slots for securing closure

PTD Variation

Enhanced tab and slot geometries with modified engagement mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design optimization using known mechanical interlock principles, representing a predictable variation of existing closure techniques

Source Patent Element

Stacking process involving interlocking carton tabs between levels

PTD Variation

Refined tab positioning and slot configurations for improved vertical stability

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing known mechanical alignment techniques to improve existing stacking methodology, representing a standard engineering design choice

Source Patent Element

Carton fixture engagement with wall edges during processing

PTD Variation

Modular fixture systems with expanded geometric compatibility

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying standard modular design principles to extend fixture functionality, utilizing known mechanical adaptation techniques

Source Patent Element

Carton lid panel folding process

PTD Variation

Alternative folding element trajectories and interaction methods

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring predictable mechanical variations within established folding system constraints, representing standard process optimization

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 non-patentable extensions of the prior art. The presented synergistic combinations represent predictable technical solutions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight, thus rendering potential derivative claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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