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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858322_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. 24-11858322_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858322_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. 11,858,322.

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 B60 B60J5/0468
B B60 B60J5/0402
B B60 B60R13/0243
B B60 B60R13/04
B B60 B60Y2304/03
B B60 B60Y2306/09

Field of Art

Automotive frame and structural design, focusing on vehicle body construction, frame reinforcement, and lightweight structural engineering with expertise in metal forming, welding techniques, and vehicle assembly methods

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 5-7 years experience in automotive structural design, proficient in CAD modeling, material science, stress analysis, and understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and weight reduction strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technical teachings about vehicle frame structures. The proposed new applications and use cases leverage fundamental design principles already established in the original patent, applying known engineering techniques to achieve incremental improvements in frame design and functionality. These variations would be considered routine design modifications within the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in automotive structural engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Metal plate frame structure with welded connection between first and second members of different thicknesses
PTD Variation
Enhanced component configurations targeting weight reduction and structural optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying known weight reduction techniques to existing frame design would be a predictable variation for a PHOSITA seeking improved vehicle performance
Source Patent Element
Inclined surface connecting different frame member heights
PTD Variation
Implementing alternative geometric configurations to achieve similar structural integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying connection geometries represents a standard design approach for adapting frame structures to different vehicle architectures
Source Patent Element
Quadrant reinforce frame and B pillar frame design
PTD Variation
Extending frame design principles to new vehicle component integration strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring established structural design principles across different vehicle subsystems is a routine engineering practice
Source Patent Element
Welding techniques for integrating metal plate members
PTD Variation
Advanced joining methods and material combination strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative manufacturing techniques for frame construction represents an expected evolutionary design approach
Source Patent Element
Vehicle frame structural optimization
PTD Variation
New applications exploring enhanced rigidity and weight reduction methodologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Iterative improvement of structural design parameters is an inherent part of automotive engineering problem-solving
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858322 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the proposed technical solutions represent predictable extensions of existing automotive frame design principles, achievable through routine engineering analysis and well-understood manufacturing techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,322
TitleFrame structure of vehicle
Assignee(s)HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION