Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858232_0002_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. 24-11858232_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858232_0002_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. 11,858,232.

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 machinery and material handling systems, specifically modular dunnage machine assemblies with mechanical and electronic integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in packaging equipment design, familiar with modular machine architectures, electronic integration, and material handling system components

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's modular dunnage machine architecture. The disclosed enhancements leverage known design principles of modular system integration and represent incremental technical improvements within the established technological framework. These variations would be considered routine design modifications by a skilled practitioner seeking to adapt the original invention for expanded applications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Modular internal mounting frame with mounting fins and holding notches

PTD Variation

Enhanced mounting frame with additional structural reinforcement and adaptable connection points for new use cases

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying mounting frame geometry is a predictable design choice for expanding system compatibility and functionality

Source Patent Element

Electronic box (E-box) module providing power to gear module

PTD Variation

Advanced electronic integration with expanded power management and control interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending electronic system capabilities represents a known technique for improving machine performance and adaptability

Source Patent Element

Cutter module with cutting components for sheet material

PTD Variation

Enhanced cutting mechanisms with precision control and alternative material processing capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining cutting system design is a standard engineering approach for improving material handling performance

Source Patent Element

Roller mount with holding tabs on internal mounting frame

PTD Variation

Improved roller mounting system with additional structural integration and quick-change mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Optimizing mechanical component interfaces is a routine design optimization within modular machine systems

Source Patent Element

Modular component interconnection approach

PTD Variation

Expanded modular architecture supporting more diverse system configurations and use cases

Obviousness Reasoning

Increasing system modularity and adaptability represents a predictable evolution of existing technical designs

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858232, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The incremental improvements represent routine design modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to adapt modular dunnage machine technologies for expanded applications, thereby rendering potential claims covering such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,232
Title	Modular dunnage machine
Assignee(s)	INTERTAPE POLYMER CORP.