Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858301_0006_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858301_0006_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858301_0006_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. 11,858,301.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B60 B60C7/22
B B60 B60C7/102
B B60 B60B9/04
B B60 B60B9/26
B B60 B60C7/146
B B60 B60C7/18

Field of Art

Non-pneumatic tire design and advanced materials engineering, focusing on structural reinforcement of annular shear bands with specialized composite materials and geometric configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in composite materials, tire design, and advanced structural engineering, possessing knowledge of material science, manufacturing techniques, and mechanical load distribution principles

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and design extensions of the source patent's non-pneumatic tire architecture. The disclosed improvements leverage known techniques in material science and structural engineering to enhance the original tire design's performance characteristics. These variations would be considered routine optimization and design modifications within the standard problem-solving approach of tire engineering professionals.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Annular shear band with discrete reinforcing elements
PTD Variation
Enhanced reinforcing element geometric configurations and material compositions
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying reinforcement geometry and material selection represents a predictable design variation using known engineering techniques to optimize load distribution and mechanical performance
Source Patent Element
Fiber reinforced plastic reinforcing elements
PTD Variation
Advanced composite material formulations with improved mechanical properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting alternative composite materials with enhanced performance characteristics is a standard engineering approach for incremental technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Interlaced reinforcing elements in annular configuration
PTD Variation
Alternative interlacement patterns and structural arrangements
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring different geometric configurations for reinforcing elements represents a routine design optimization process within tire engineering practice
Source Patent Element
Non-pneumatic tire structural design
PTD Variation
Improved load distribution and stress mitigation techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing alternative stress management strategies using known engineering principles constitutes an obvious extension of existing tire design methodologies
Source Patent Element
Annular shear layer with elastomeric material
PTD Variation
Enhanced elastomeric compound formulations with improved performance characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing advanced material compositions represents a standard approach to incrementally improving mechanical and durability properties
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858301 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through routine engineering design choices, predictable material science techniques, and standard problem-solving methodologies in non-pneumatic tire design. The disclosed improvements represent incremental technological extensions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond conventional engineering practice.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,301
TitleNon-pneumatic tire
Assignee(s)Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin