Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858322_0007_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_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858322_0007_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 structural engineering, focusing on vehicle frame design, body structural components, and lightweight frame construction techniques with expertise in metal plate forming, welding, and structural reinforcement methods

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 5-7 years experience in automotive design, proficient in CAD modeling, materials engineering, structural analysis, and familiar with automotive manufacturing processes for unibody and frame construction

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations on the source patent's core frame structure design principles. The disclosed enhancements leverage standard engineering design approaches to extend the original patent's lightweight frame construction methodology. These variations demonstrate routine application of known techniques to achieve improved structural performance within established automotive engineering design parameters.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Metal plate frame members with varying thicknesses connected by welding
PTD Variation
Enhanced component configurations targeting new applications and use cases with modified plate geometries
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine design modification using known metal forming and joining techniques, representing predictable engineering optimization
Source Patent Element
Inclined surface connecting different frame member heights
PTD Variation
Alternative geometric transition approaches for structural interfaces between frame components
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard structural engineering practice of adapting connection geometries to meet specific performance requirements
Source Patent Element
Quadrant reinforce frame and B pillar frame configurations
PTD Variation
Extended frame design approaches incorporating additional structural interface strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying known structural design principles to create functionally equivalent alternative frame architectures
Source Patent Element
Welded metal plate frame construction techniques
PTD Variation
New implementation methods for joining and configuring lightweight structural components
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing well-understood metal joining and structural design techniques with predictable engineering outcomes
Source Patent Element
Vehicle frame weight reduction strategies
PTD Variation
Enhanced approaches for optimizing structural performance through geometric and material variations
Obviousness Reasoning
Systematic engineering approach to improving structural efficiency using known design optimization methodologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the published technical disclosure constitutes prior art rendering obvious any patent claims directed to variations of the frame structure disclosed in US 11858322, by demonstrating that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations to represent routine engineering design choices within the established technological framework of automotive structural design.

Original Patent Information

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