Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858248_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. 24-11858248_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858248_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. 11,858,248.

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

Polymer processing and sheet manufacturing, specifically thermoplastic multilayer sheet production for architectural and decorative surface applications, involving material composition, layering techniques, and surface patterning

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials engineer or polymer processing specialist with expertise in thermoplastic sheet manufacturing, familiar with multilayer extrusion techniques, surface texturing, and architectural surface design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core thermoplastic sheet technology. The fundamental architectural surface manufacturing approach remains consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. These variations represent standard design iterations within the known technological framework of multilayer thermoplastic sheet production.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Multilayer thermoplastic sheet with colored layers and embossed patterns

PTD Variation

Enhanced application-specific layering techniques targeting new use cases

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would find it obvious to adapt layer configurations for specific architectural applications using known polymer processing techniques, representing a predictable variation of existing sheet manufacturing methods

Source Patent Element

Thermoplastic sheets simulating tile surfaces

PTD Variation

Expanded surface texturing and patterning approaches for diverse architectural environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying surface characteristics represents a routine design choice within polymer sheet manufacturing, utilizing standard embossing and texturing techniques known in the art

Source Patent Element

Multilayer sheet with color and pattern variations

PTD Variation

Implementation of advanced color blending and gradient techniques

Obviousness Reasoning

Color and pattern manipulation in thermoplastic sheets constitutes a well-established design approach, with variations representing predictable combinations of known manufacturing techniques

Source Patent Element

Thermoplastic sheet with defined layer thickness range

PTD Variation

Precision engineering of layer compositions and thickness tolerances

Obviousness Reasoning

Adjusting material layer thicknesses and compositions represents a standard engineering optimization process within polymer sheet manufacturing

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, based on the foundational teachings of US Patent 11858248. The incremental modifications represent predictable extensions of existing thermoplastic sheet manufacturing techniques, lacking inventive complexity sufficient to overcome standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

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