Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858257_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. 24-11858257_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858257_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. 11,858,257.

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	B41	B41J11/00214

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Printing technologies, specifically drop-on-demand (DOD) printing on identification documents and plastic cards, with expertise in radiation curable material application and curing processes

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with advanced knowledge in printing technologies, materials science, optical curing systems, and document printing techniques, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical disciplines

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's core printing and curing methodology. The PTD's approach builds upon known technical principles in radiation curable material printing by introducing incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. These variations represent standard design optimization techniques within the established technological framework of identification document printing systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Radiation curable material application on identification documents

PTD Variation

Enhanced application techniques targeting new use cases with modified material deposition strategies

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using known printing techniques and material science principles, representing standard design optimization within established technological domains

Source Patent Element

Shutter mechanism controlling radiation emission in curing station

PTD Variation

Alternative shutter configuration with modified movement patterns and radiation control mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite design solutions that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner through routine engineering modifications and known mechanical design principles

Source Patent Element

Drop-on-demand printing methodology for identification documents

PTD Variation

Extended printing approaches incorporating additional substrate compatibility and material interaction techniques

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical technological progression utilizing known material science and printing technology principles to expand application capabilities

Source Patent Element

Ultraviolet curable material application techniques

PTD Variation

Refined material composition and curing process parameters for improved document durability

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvements representing standard technological development through known material science optimization strategies

Source Patent Element

Identification document printing system architecture

PTD Variation

Modular system design allowing flexible configuration and expanded use case implementations

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable system design evolution representing standard engineering approach to technological adaptability and modular system development

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the comprehensive teachings of US Patent 11858257 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed technical implementations represent predictable extensions of existing printing technology principles through routine engineering modifications and standard design optimization techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,257
Title	Cure lamp shutter
Assignee(s)	ENTRUST CORPORATION