Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858292_0003_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858292_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858292_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. 11,858,292.

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 B60 B60B27/0047
B B60 B60B27/0005
B B60 B60B27/023
B B60 B60B27/04
B B62 B62J45/00
B B62 B62K23/00
H H02 H02K7/006
H H02 H02K7/083
H H02 H02K7/1861
H H02 H02K11/33
H H02 H02K11/0094

Field of Art

Human-powered vehicle hub assemblies and electromechanical systems, involving mechanical engineering, electrical integration, and vehicle component design with expertise in bicycle and human-powered vehicle technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with electrical systems integration background, familiar with bicycle hub design, electrical circuit implementation, and component miniaturization techniques, possessing knowledge of vehicle-mounted electronic systems and mechanical tolerancing

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's hub assembly framework, leveraging known design strategies for integrating electrical components within mechanical systems. The disclosed variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to someone skilled in human-powered vehicle technologies. The technical improvements represent incremental advancements that follow established design optimization principles within the specific technical domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hub body with integrated electric component
PTD Variation
Enhanced electrical integration strategies with modular component placement
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design optimization using known electrical packaging techniques and mechanical integration methods
Source Patent Element
User input device electrically coupled to circuit board
PTD Variation
Alternative input configuration with expanded interface options
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine design variation using standard electrical interconnection principles and known human-machine interface techniques
Source Patent Element
Non-rotating electric component positioning
PTD Variation
Refined mechanical mounting approaches for electrical subsystems
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious engineering solution using standard mechanical design practices for vibration isolation and component stabilization
Source Patent Element
Hub axle and rotational center axis configuration
PTD Variation
Enhanced axial component arrangement with improved spatial optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable mechanical design evolution using known packaging and integration strategies
Source Patent Element
Electric circuit board within hub body
PTD Variation
Advanced circuit integration with improved thermal management and packaging
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering optimization using established electronic packaging and heat dissipation techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the comprehensive technical disclosure and systematic variations disclosed herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed technical implementations obvious in light of US Patent 11858292, rendering any substantially similar claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103 through predictable combinations of known technical elements within the human-powered vehicle hub assembly domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,292
TitleHub assembly for human-powered vehicle
Assignee(s)SHIMANO INC.