Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858238_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. 24-11858238_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858238_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. 11,858,238.

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 design, polymer processing, and multi-layer material fabrication, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or related field

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technical approach, leveraging known techniques for substrate modification and application expansion. The fundamental manufacturing process and material composition principles remain consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. The variations demonstrate standard design iteration and adaptation strategies common in materials engineering and manufacturing process development.

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 targeting new applications and use cases

Obviousness Reasoning

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

Source Patent Element

Heat and pressure application during substrate formation

PTD Variation

Modified heat and pressure parameters to enable expanded use cases

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering adjustment within known processing parameters, representing a finite set of predictable modifications

Source Patent Element

Thermoplastic material positioned between surface layers

PTD Variation

Alternative thermoplastic material compositions with similar mechanical properties

Obviousness Reasoning

Known material substitution technique using materials with equivalent performance characteristics

Source Patent Element

Fixed fiber sheet configuration during substrate formation

PTD Variation

Alternative fiber arrangement strategies maintaining core manufacturing principles

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious design choice representing standard engineering problem-solving approach

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858238, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable modifications within the established substrate manufacturing domain. The incremental improvements and alternative implementations would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond routine engineering problem-solving.

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