Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858261_0003_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858261_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858261_0003_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. 11,858,261.

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 B41J5/16
B B41 B41J15/165
B B65 B65H23/048
B B65 B65H23/16
B B65 B65H23/195
B B65 B65H23/1955
B B65 B65H2408/217

Field of Art

Printing and Media Transport Systems, specifically involving recording apparatus with complex media handling mechanisms, including winding, transport, and positioning components for printed media

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in printing technologies, media transport mechanisms, and mechanical design, possessing knowledge of printer engineering, material handling systems, and precision mechanical components

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable engineering variations that naturally extend the source patent's core technical framework. The disclosed enhancements represent incremental improvements using standard design techniques within the known solution space for media transport and recording systems. These variations would be considered routine optimization and combination of known elements to achieve predictable results in the technical domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Transport unit configured to move media through a recording apparatus
PTD Variation
Enhanced transport mechanisms with improved positioning and alignment capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design optimization using known mechanical adjustment techniques, representing a standard engineering approach to improving precision and reliability
Source Patent Element
Winding unit rotating about a rotation axis to wind up transported media
PTD Variation
Advanced winding configurations with dynamic interval adjustment mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine mechanical engineering solution applying known interval modification principles to existing winding system architectures
Source Patent Element
Bar members for pressing and guiding printed media
PTD Variation
Modular bar members with attachable friction-enhancing surface components
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of known friction modification techniques with standard mechanical attachment methods
Source Patent Element
Recording apparatus with multiple mechanical subsystems
PTD Variation
Integrated system with enhanced component interoperability and modular design
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard system-level design approach using well-understood mechanical integration principles
Source Patent Element
Media transport and recording mechanisms
PTD Variation
Synergistic technical implementations extending original patent's functional capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering evolution representing incremental improvements using known design methodologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858261, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious and anticipated, representing routine engineering optimization that does not rise to the level of non-obvious invention. The disclosed synergistic combinations constitute prior art demonstrating that the claimed subject matter would have been obvious to a skilled practitioner at the time of invention, lacking the requisite innovative step to warrant patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,261
TitleRecording apparatus and transport device
Assignee(s)Seiko Epson Corporation