Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858232_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858232_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858232_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. 11,858,232.

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

Mechanical engineering, specifically packaging and material processing machinery, with expertise in modular machine design, material handling systems, and industrial fabrication techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in industrial machinery design, familiar with modular component architectures, manufacturing process optimization, and mechanical system integration

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD represents predictable technical variations that extend the source patent's modular dunnage machine concept through incremental design modifications. A skilled practitioner would recognize that the synergistic combinations approach merely applies known engineering design principles to enhance the original patent's modular framework. The disclosed variations represent standard engineering problem-solving techniques that would be apparent to someone with ordinary skill in mechanical system design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Modular internal mounting frame with mounting fins and holding notches

PTD Variation

Enhanced mounting interface with additional structural reinforcement and alignment mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying mounting interfaces is a routine design optimization that would be obvious to improve mechanical stability and component interconnectivity

Source Patent Element

Removable gear module with opposite mounting sidewalls

PTD Variation

Alternative geometric configurations for gear module attachment that maintain core functional principles

Obviousness Reasoning

Geometric variations in mechanical interfaces represent predictable design choices within standard engineering problem-solving approaches

Source Patent Element

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

PTD Variation

Enhanced power distribution and electronic integration strategies for improved system performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvements in electronic system design represent standard engineering practice for optimizing existing technical architectures

Source Patent Element

Cutter module with removable cutting components

PTD Variation

Advanced cutting mechanism configurations that extend the original modular design principles

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing alternative cutting mechanism designs is a predictable engineering solution within the established modular framework

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858232, the present technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed synergistic combinations represent routine engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and 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.