Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858248_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. 24-11858248_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858248_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. 11,858,248.

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	B32B7/023
B	B29	B29C48/08
B	B29	B29C48/21
B	B32	B32B3/266
B	B32	B32B27/08
B	B32	B32B27/302
B	B32	B32B27/308
E	E04	E04F15/02161
E	E04	E04F15/105
E	E04	E04F15/163
B	B29	B29K2101/12
B	B29	B29K2995/002
B	B29	B29L2007/002
B	B29	B29L2009/00
B	B32	B32B2250/246
B	B32	B32B2307/402
B	B32	B32B2307/412
B	B32	B32B2307/732
B	B32	B32B2419/04

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Thermoplastic sheet manufacturing and architectural surface materials, specifically multilayer sheet production for architectural and decorative applications with expertise in polymer processing, surface patterning, and material composition design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer or polymer technologist with advanced degree and 3-5 years industrial experience in thermoplastic sheet fabrication, familiar with multi-layer extrusion techniques, surface texturing, and architectural material design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core multilayer thermoplastic sheet technology by applying standard design optimization techniques and exploring alternative implementation strategies within the established technical framework of architectural surface materials.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Multilayer thermoplastic sheet with colored layers and embossed patterns

PTD Variation

Enhanced technical system implementing new applications and use cases with modified layer configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine design variation using known polymer processing techniques, representing a predictable combination of existing technical elements

Source Patent Element

Thermoplastic sheet with grout line simulation for bathroom surfaces

PTD Variation

Expanded architectural surface applications beyond bathroom environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious extrapolation of existing technology to adjacent technical domains using standard material adaptation principles

Source Patent Element

Multilayer sheet with specific thickness range of 0.080 to 0.500 inches

PTD Variation

Modified thickness configurations optimized for specific architectural use cases

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable material engineering approach involving dimensional adjustments within known manufacturing tolerances

Source Patent Element

Thermoplastic sheet with printed pattern layer

PTD Variation

Advanced patterning techniques incorporating more complex surface texturing and visual design elements

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvement using known surface decoration techniques in polymer sheet manufacturing

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858248, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious modifications of the prior art, representing predictable extensions of existing multilayer thermoplastic sheet technology through routine design optimization and standard engineering practices.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,248
Title	Thermoplastic simulated tile
Assignee(s)	Safety Tubs Company, LLC.