Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858261_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858261_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858261_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. 11,858,261.

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 Transport Systems, specifically focusing on recording apparatus with medium transport, winding, and handling mechanisms involving precision mechanical components and printing technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in printing systems, mechanical design, material handling, and transport mechanisms, possessing knowledge of precision component integration, friction management, and mechanical motion control

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's core mechanical transport and recording apparatus concepts. The disclosed variations demonstrate incremental improvements using known techniques and design modifications that would be readily apparent to someone skilled in printer and transport system design. The technical solutions proposed build upon existing mechanical principles with straightforward implementation strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Transport unit configured to move recording medium through a printing apparatus
PTD Variation
Enhanced transport mechanism with improved friction management and interval adjustment capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying transport mechanisms with friction control and interval adjustment represents a predictable variation using known mechanical design techniques
Source Patent Element
Winding unit rotating about a rotation axis to collect printed medium
PTD Variation
Advanced winding configuration with dynamic rotational state management and configurable bar member interactions
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing dynamic state changes in mechanical winding systems is a standard design optimization approach within precision transport technologies
Source Patent Element
Bar members for pressing and guiding recording medium
PTD Variation
Configurable bar members with attachable friction-enhancing surfaces and adaptive positioning mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Introducing modular friction management and adjustable component positioning represents a routine engineering design choice with predictable performance improvements
Source Patent Element
Recording apparatus with integrated transport and winding components
PTD Variation
Synergistic system implementing enhanced component interactions and technical feature extensions
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding system-level interactions through incremental mechanical design modifications is a standard approach in precision engineering
Source Patent Element
Medium transport and handling mechanical principles
PTD Variation
Alternative embodiment approaches providing flexible technical implementation strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing multiple implementation approaches using known mechanical design principles represents an obvious extension of existing technological solutions
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858261 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed synergistic combinations and technical variations obvious and anticipated, rendering any subsequent claims covering substantially similar mechanical transport and recording apparatus configurations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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