Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858238_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858238_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858238_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. 11,858,238.

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

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 layered material construction, holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience in converting and substrate manufacturing

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core substrate manufacturing approach. The disclosed variations build upon established manufacturing techniques by introducing incremental technical improvements that leverage known polymer and substrate processing principles. These modifications represent standard design iterations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize multi-layer substrate performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

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

PTD Variation

Enhanced substrate configuration with modified layer interfaces and synergistic material combinations

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using known substrate engineering techniques, representing a standard design optimization approach

Source Patent Element

Thermoplastic material with specific tan delta value characteristics

PTD Variation

Extended material property range exploring alternative polymer compositions and processing parameters

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine material science experimentation to expand performance envelope using known polymer modification techniques

Source Patent Element

Manufacturing process involving simultaneous heat and pressure application

PTD Variation

Refined processing parameters with enhanced control mechanisms for layer bonding and material integration

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental process improvement using standard manufacturing engineering principles, representing a logical technical progression

Source Patent Element

Fixed-form fiber sheet configuration during substrate manufacturing

PTD Variation

Advanced fiber arrangement and integration strategies maintaining core fixed-form processing approach

Obviousness Reasoning

Systematic exploration of fiber configuration variations using established substrate fabrication knowledge

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858238 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed subject matter obvious through standard engineering design choices and predictable material science extensions. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed innovations represent routine optimization of known substrate manufacturing techniques, thereby rendering subsequent similar claims obvious and unpatentable.

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