Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858325_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858325_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858325_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. 11,858,325.

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	B60J7/22

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Automotive sunroof and vehicle roof mechanism design, specifically focusing on deflector systems and movable roof panel components. Expertise requires mechanical engineering background with specialization in automotive interior structural mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in automotive interior design, familiar with vehicle roof mechanisms, material selection for structural components, and mechanical coupling techniques

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD presents synergistic combinations that extend the source patent's deflector mechanism through predictable variations that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner. These variations represent incremental improvements using standard design techniques within the known technological framework of vehicle roof systems. A PHOSITA would recognize these modifications as straightforward adaptations of existing technical principles disclosed in the original patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Deflector mechanism with movable roof panel and arc-shaped arm components

PTD Variation

Enhanced mechanical coupling techniques for connecting deflector components with alternative material configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Known design variation using predictable mechanical substitution techniques that a PHOSITA would recognize as routine engineering problem-solving

Source Patent Element

Net material used for deflector member construction

PTD Variation

Alternative composite material configurations maintaining similar structural performance characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Material selection represents standard design choice with expected mechanical properties within a skilled practitioner's design capabilities

Source Patent Element

Upper edge member formed from pipe material with specific diameter constraints

PTD Variation

Modified connection interfaces and engagement mechanisms between deflector components

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing alternative connection strategies using known mechanical coupling techniques represents predictable engineering adaptation

Source Patent Element

Recessed and protruded engagement portions between mechanical components

PTD Variation

Extended geometric configurations for component interface connections with enhanced alignment features

Obviousness Reasoning

Geometric variation represents standard design optimization approach using finite identified solution set known in mechanical design

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858325, the present technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed synergistic combinations represent predictable extensions of prior art mechanical design principles, utilizing standard engineering problem-solving techniques within the established technological framework of vehicle roof mechanism design.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,325
Title	Deflector mechanism of sunroof device
Assignee(s)	Webasto SE