Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858255_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858255_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858255_0008_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. 11,858,255.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to synergistic combinations that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but synergistic combinations presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations 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 synergistic combinations enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B41 B41F33/0036
B B41 B41F5/24
B B41 B41F13/004
B B41 B41F33/02

Field of Art

Printing and sheet processing machinery, specifically focusing on sheet transport, sensor integration, and processing unit coordination in printing and manufacturing systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in printing technology, familiar with sheet transport mechanisms, sensor integration, drive systems, and industrial automation techniques with 3-5 years of practical experience in printing equipment design

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's core sheet processing architecture. The disclosed variations leverage known design techniques and standard engineering approaches to enhance sheet processing functionality. These modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with printing machinery design and sensor integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sheet sensor positioned upstream of application unit with transport means
PTD Variation
Enhanced sensor positioning and integration strategies for improved sheet tracking and coordination
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying sensor placement is a routine design choice for optimizing sheet processing, representing a predictable variation within known technical capabilities
Source Patent Element
Individual drive mechanisms for processing cylinders
PTD Variation
Expanded drive configuration options with more granular control and synchronization techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing alternative drive strategies is a standard engineering approach for improving machine flexibility and performance, utilizing well-understood mechanical design principles
Source Patent Element
Transport means for sheet movement between processing units
PTD Variation
Advanced transport mechanism configurations with improved sensor integration and coordination
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining transport system architectures represents a predictable evolution of existing technical solutions, applying known mechanical engineering techniques to enhance system performance
Source Patent Element
Master axis value comparison for sheet detection and processing
PTD Variation
Extended data synchronization and processing techniques for more precise sheet tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing more sophisticated data correlation methods is an obvious extension of existing sensor and processing technologies, representing a logical progression of known technical approaches
Source Patent Element
Application unit with integrated sheet processing capabilities
PTD Variation
Enhanced application unit designs with improved modularity and technical integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing more flexible and adaptable application unit configurations represents a standard engineering approach to improving machine versatility and performance
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858255 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed synergistic combinations obvious and anticipated, as the PTD demonstrates that the proposed technical extensions represent predictable and routine design modifications within the established technological framework of sheet processing machinery.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,255
TitleProcessing machine for processing sheets, and method for processing sheets
Assignee(s)KOENIG & BAUER AG