Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858245_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. 24-11858245_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858245_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. 11,858,245.

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.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B32	B32B5/145
B	B31	B31F1/16
B	B32	B32B5/08
B	B32	B32B5/26
B	B32	B32B27/10
B	B32	B32B27/12
B	B32	B32B27/32
B	B32	B32B29/02
D	D01	D01D5/18
D	D04	D04H1/26
D	D04	D04H1/407
D	D04	D04H1/425
D	D04	D04H1/4374
D	D04	D04H1/593
D	D04	D04H1/60
D	D21	D21H13/10
D	D21	D21H15/10
D	D21	D21H21/20
D	D21	D21H27/002
D	D21	D21H27/004
D	D21	D21H27/005
D	D21	D21H27/007
D	D21	D21H27/02
D	D21	D21H27/30
B	B31	B31F1/126
B	B32	B32B2250/20
B	B32	B32B2262/0253
B	B32	B32B2262/062
B	B32	B32B2307/54
B	B32	B32B2307/546
B	B32	B32B2555/00
D	D01	D01D5/0985
D	D04	D04H1/4218
D	D04	D04H1/435
D	D04	D04H1/4309
D	D04	D04H1/4358
Y	Y10	Y10T442/693

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Fibrous material engineering, specifically multi-ply structures for consumer products like sanitary tissues, involving polymer science, materials engineering, and manufacturing processes related to composite fibrous materials

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer with expertise in polymer processing, fiber formation techniques, composite material design, and manufacturing of multi-component fibrous structures, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or related field

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 technical approach, utilizing known polymer and fiber combination techniques to achieve incremental improvements in multi-ply fibrous structures. The variations demonstrate standard design optimization strategies commonly employed in materials engineering to enhance performance characteristics. The technical modifications align with established practices of iterative product development in fibrous material systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Multi-ply fibrous structure with thermoplastic meltblown filaments

PTD Variation

Enhanced component configurations targeting specific application use cases

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using known polymer processing techniques and standard design modification approaches

Source Patent Element

Polyolefin-based thermoplastic filaments in fibrous structure

PTD Variation

Alternative polymer blend compositions with modified performance characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine materials engineering optimization using known polymer substitution and blending techniques

Source Patent Element

Fibrous structure with specific bending modulus and mechanical properties

PTD Variation

Refined manufacturing processes to achieve targeted mechanical performance metrics

Obviousness Reasoning

Conventional engineering approach of incrementally improving material characteristics through controlled processing parameters

Source Patent Element

Wood pulp fiber and thermoplastic filament composite structure

PTD Variation

Extended composite material configurations with enhanced functional integration

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard materials science approach of exploring combinatorial design spaces within known technological frameworks

Source Patent Element

Multi-ply sanitary tissue product architecture

PTD Variation

Expanded application domains and technical implementation strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Typical engineering practice of identifying novel use cases for established technological platforms

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858245, 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 combinations of known materials engineering techniques and standard design optimization strategies. The disclosed variations do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, and therefore constitute valid prior art capable of anticipating or rendering obvious subsequent patent claims in the domain of multi-ply fibrous structures and related manufacturing approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,245
Title	Fibrous structure-containing articles that exhibit consumer relevant properties
Assignee(s)	The Procter & Gamble Company