Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858292_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858292_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858292_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. 11,858,292.

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 electrical integration systems, encompassing mechanical design, electrical engineering, and vehicle component integration with expertise in bicycle and human-powered vehicle technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with electrical systems background, familiar with vehicle hub design, electrical circuit integration, and component miniaturization techniques, possessing knowledge of bicycle and human-powered vehicle technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's hub assembly design, utilizing standard engineering approaches to enhance electrical component integration and functional flexibility within established mechanical constraints.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hub body with integrated electric component and user input device
PTD Variation
Enhanced electrical system configuration with modular component placement and expanded interaction interfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design optimization using known electrical integration techniques and standard component arrangement strategies
Source Patent Element
Non-rotatably disposed electric component within hub body
PTD Variation
Alternative mounting configurations that maintain electrical system stability while providing increased design flexibility
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine mechanical engineering design choice with finite implementation options based on standard mounting principles
Source Patent Element
Electric circuit board integrated with user input device
PTD Variation
Advanced circuit board architectures supporting expanded input and interaction capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious technical evolution using standard electrical engineering practices for circuit board design and component interconnection
Source Patent Element
Hub assembly with axial component positioning
PTD Variation
Refined spatial arrangement techniques for electrical and mechanical components within hub structure
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering optimization using known spatial configuration methods and component placement strategies
Source Patent Element
Electric component integrated within human-powered vehicle hub
PTD Variation
Enhanced technical implementations extending electrical system functionality and interaction capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical technical progression utilizing standard engineering approaches for system integration and performance enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858292, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable combinations of known techniques within the field of human-powered vehicle hub assembly design and electrical system integration.

Original Patent Information

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