Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858321_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858321_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858321_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. 11,858,321.

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

Section	Class	Group
B	B60	B60J3/0217

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Automotive interior design and safety systems, specifically vehicle sunvisor assemblies with energy absorption mechanisms, requiring mechanical engineering expertise in automotive component design and safety integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in automotive interior design, familiar with vehicle safety components, mechanical coupling systems, and energy absorption principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable engineering variations that naturally extend the source patent's core energy absorption and mechanical coupling concepts. The disclosed technical improvements represent standard design optimization approaches within the automotive interior component design domain. These variations would be considered routine problem-solving by a skilled practitioner seeking incremental performance enhancements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Support structure with pivot mechanism for sunvisor panel

PTD Variation

Enhanced pivot structure with additional mechanical coupling points

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying pivot mechanisms is a known technique for improving component flexibility and energy absorption, representing a predictable design variation

Source Patent Element

Energy absorbing structure with biasing member

PTD Variation

Alternative biasing configurations using different spring geometries or material compositions

Obviousness Reasoning

Material and geometric variations in energy absorption components are standard engineering design choices with foreseeable performance characteristics

Source Patent Element

Shaft member with pivotal axis configuration

PTD Variation

Expanded shaft geometry allowing multi-directional movement and enhanced range of motion

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding mechanical range of motion is a routine engineering optimization approach with predictable implementation strategies

Source Patent Element

Forward momentum absorption mechanism

PTD Variation

Enhanced energy dissipation techniques incorporating additional damping or absorption materials

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing alternative energy absorption techniques represents standard problem-solving within mechanical design domains

Source Patent Element

Vehicle sunvisor assembly structural configuration

PTD Variation

Modular design allowing increased component interchangeability and customization

Obviousness Reasoning

Creating modular design approaches is a known technique for improving manufacturing flexibility and component adaptability

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858321 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, rendering any subsequent patent claims covering substantially similar technical implementations obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,321
Title	Vehicle sunvisor assembly
Assignee(s)	Nissan North America, Inc.