Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858274_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. 24-11858274_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858274_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. 11,858,274.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B41 B41J2/17553
B B41 B41J2/175
B B41 B41J2/1752
B B41 B41J2/17509
B B41 B41J2/20
G G03 G03G15/0865
G G03 G03G15/0877
G G03 G03G15/10
G G03 G03G15/556
G G03 G03G21/1633

Field of Art

Liquid handling systems and apparatus, specifically focusing on technical implementations involving liquid storage, transfer, and consumption mechanisms across printing, imaging, and fluid management technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or technical specialist with expertise in fluid handling systems, familiar with design principles for liquid containers, transfer mechanisms, and interface configurations, possessing knowledge of manufacturing techniques and system integration strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's fundamental liquid handling architecture, utilizing standard design modification techniques and known interchangeable components within the established technical domain. The disclosed variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be readily apparent to someone skilled in liquid apparatus design, leveraging existing structural and functional principles from the original patent. These modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches that do not require inventive insight beyond ordinary skill in the art.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Liquid tank with front wall having light transmissive property
PTD Variation
Enhanced transparent material configurations with improved optical characteristics or durability
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and optimization represent predictable design choices within known engineering parameters, involving standard material science techniques
Source Patent Element
Inlet located at rear-side of front wall
PTD Variation
Alternative inlet positioning and geometric configurations maintaining core functional principles
Obviousness Reasoning
Inlet location modifications constitute routine design optimization achievable through standard geometric engineering approaches
Source Patent Element
Rotatable cover with internal checking section
PTD Variation
Enhanced cover mechanisms with integrated monitoring or sensing capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensing or monitoring functions represents a known technique for incrementally improving liquid handling system functionality
Source Patent Element
Liquid storing chamber configuration
PTD Variation
Modular chamber design allowing expanded application scenarios and compatibility
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design adaptations represent standard engineering practice for expanding system versatility using predictable component reconfiguration
Source Patent Element
Liquid consuming section interface
PTD Variation
Extended interface configurations supporting multiple liquid transfer methodologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Interface adaptation represents a standard engineering approach for expanding system interoperability using known connection techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858274, the published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, representing predictable extensions of existing liquid handling apparatus design principles through routine engineering modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,274
TitleLiquid consuming apparatus including liquid tank with rotatable cover
Assignee(s)Honda Motor Co., Ltd.