Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858232_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. 24-11858232_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858232_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. 11,858,232.

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 and Material Processing Machinery, specifically modular dunnage machine systems with configurable mechanical and electronic components for generating cushioning materials

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in packaging equipment design, familiar with modular machine architectures, electronic integration, and material processing systems, typically having 3-5 years professional experience in industrial packaging machinery

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's modular dunnage machine architecture by introducing incremental technical improvements and alternative implementation approaches that leverage the fundamental modular design principles established in the original patent. The variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving techniques applied to expanding the original system's functionality and adaptability. These modifications would be considered routine design iterations within the technical domain of packaging machinery system development.

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 expanded interface compatibility

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying mounting frame geometry represents a predictable design optimization that a PHOSITA would recognize as a standard engineering approach to improving mechanical interface performance

Source Patent Element

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

PTD Variation

Extended electronic integration with enhanced power management and distributed control architectures

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding electronic system capabilities through known electrical engineering techniques constitutes a routine design evolution with expected incremental improvements

Source Patent Element

Removable cutter module with cutting components

PTD Variation

Advanced cutting mechanism with improved material handling and precision cutting capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Refining cutting module performance represents a standard engineering approach to enhancing machine functionality using known mechanical design principles

Source Patent Element

Roller mount with holding tabs on internal mounting frame

PTD Variation

Enhanced roller integration with additional mechanical interfaces and configurable mounting options

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding roller mounting capabilities through geometric and functional variations constitutes a predictable design modification within the mechanical engineering domain

Source Patent Element

Modular component interconnection approach

PTD Variation

Generalized modular system architecture supporting broader application scenarios and technical adaptations

Obviousness Reasoning

Generalizing modular design principles to support expanded use cases represents a standard engineering problem-solving technique with expected systematic variations

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the comprehensive technical disclosure derived from US Patent 11858232, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the presented technical implementations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental modular dunnage machine architecture through routine engineering design modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in packaging machinery system development.

Original Patent Information

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