Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation
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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 | B32B7/03 |
| B | B32 | B32B2250/05 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Composite Materials Engineering, specifically advanced laminate structure design with a focus on multi-angle ply configurations and structural optimization
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A materials engineer or composite structures specialist with expertise in laminate design, fiber orientation strategies, and mechanical performance optimization, typically holding a master's or PhD in materials science or aerospace engineering
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD represents a natural extension of the source patent's core teachings about stacked composite laminate configurations. The disclosed variations leverage known design principles of angle manipulation and structural optimization inherent in the original patent's approach. The technical improvements are consistent with standard engineering problem-solving methodologies in composite materials design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,858,249 |
|---|---|
| Title | Stacking sequence combinations for double-double laminate structures |
| Assignee(s) | The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University |