Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858238_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. 24-11858238_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858238_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. 11,858,238.

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

Materials engineering and manufacturing processes for multi-layer substrates, specifically cleaning wipe substrate fabrication with thermoplastic materials and tissue paper layers

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer or manufacturing process specialist with expertise in substrate fabrication, polymer processing, and multi-layer material design, having knowledge of thermoplastic bonding techniques and substrate manufacturing methods

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core substrate manufacturing approach. The technical improvements are consistent with known methods of substrate design and manufacturing optimization. The variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with multi-layer substrate fabrication techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Multi-layer substrate with tissue paper top and bottom layers and thermoplastic material between layers

PTD Variation

Enhanced substrate configuration targeting new applications and use cases with modified layer interactions

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using known substrate design principles and standard material engineering techniques

Source Patent Element

Thermoplastic material with specific tan delta value characteristics

PTD Variation

Refined thermoplastic material properties to optimize performance for specific use cases

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine material optimization through known polymer engineering approaches

Source Patent Element

Manufacturing process using pressure and heat application during melt softening

PTD Variation

Modified processing parameters to achieve enhanced substrate performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious design choice within standard manufacturing process optimization techniques

Source Patent Element

Fixed-form fiber sheet configuration during substrate formation

PTD Variation

Alternative fiber arrangement strategies maintaining core manufacturing principles

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable modification using known substrate fabrication methods

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858238, the disclosed technical variations represent obvious extensions of the original substrate manufacturing approach that would be readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in materials engineering and substrate fabrication. The incremental improvements demonstrate standard design modifications within the predictable application of known substrate manufacturing techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,238
Title	Process for manufacturing multi-layer substrates comprising sandwich layers and polyethylene
Assignee(s)	THE CLOROX COMPANY