Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858235_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858235_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858235_0003_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. 11,858,235.

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

Appliance component design, specifically vacuum insulated structures and trim breaker manufacturing with gas permeation mitigation technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in plastics engineering, injection molding techniques, and thermal insulation systems for appliance components, with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combination approach represents predictable variations on the source patent's core technical framework. The disclosed enhancements leverage known design optimization strategies within vacuum insulated structure technologies. The modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with trim breaker and gas permeation mitigation techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Trim breaker with gas-blocking flakes incorporated throughout plastic material

PTD Variation

Enhanced material composition with additional synergistic blocking agents

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of modifying polymer composites with supplemental blocking agents to improve gas permeation resistance, representing a predictable design optimization

Source Patent Element

Injection molded trim breaker with metallic plate surrounded by plastic material

PTD Variation

Alternative manufacturing approaches maintaining core structural configuration

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of manufacturing techniques for creating composite structural components, representing standard design flexibility within injection molding technologies

Source Patent Element

Perimetric wrapper and liner channel configuration

PTD Variation

Extended channel geometries with enhanced sealing mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using known geometric modifications to improve thermal and gas barrier performance

Source Patent Element

Vacuum insulated structure with metallic insert

PTD Variation

Alternative metallic insert compositions and geometrical configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine materials engineering approach of exploring alternative insert materials and configurations within established structural constraints

Source Patent Element

Homogenous material composition for trim breaker

PTD Variation

Enhanced material mixing techniques and additive combinations

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard materials science approach of exploring composite material variations with predictable performance characteristics

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858235, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering potential patent claims covering similar synergistic combination approaches anticipated and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,235
Title	Trim breaker having metallic insert for decreased gas permeation
Assignee(s)	Whirlpool Corporation