Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858325_0008_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858325_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858325_0008_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 mechanisms and vehicle roof structural systems, specifically focusing on deflector mechanisms and movable roof panel configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in automotive design, familiar with vehicle roof structures, movable panel mechanisms, and material selection for automotive components, typically having 3-5 years of professional experience in automotive engineering

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's fundamental deflector mechanism design. The disclosed variations leverage known automotive engineering techniques to enhance and modify the original sunroof deflector concept. These modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize vehicle roof structural systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Deflector mechanism using a net material for the deflector member

PTD Variation

Enhanced material composition and structural configurations for the deflector network

Obviousness Reasoning

Material selection and optimization are routine design choices for a PHOSITA, with predictable results in improving deflector performance and manufacturing efficiency

Source Patent Element

Pipe material upper edge member with specific diameter configurations

PTD Variation

Alternative material and cross-sectional design for upper edge structural components

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying structural component materials and geometries represents a standard engineering approach with predictable mechanical performance outcomes

Source Patent Element

Engagement mechanisms between connecting portions and upper edge members

PTD Variation

Enhanced connection techniques with modified recessed and protruded interface configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Mechanical interface design represents a finite set of known connection strategies that a PHOSITA would find obvious to iterate and improve

Source Patent Element

Pressure contact mechanisms between connecting portions and upper edge members

PTD Variation

Advanced pressure contact implementations with refined geometric and material interaction approaches

Obviousness Reasoning

Pressure contact optimization is a standard engineering problem with multiple known solution approaches that would be obvious to implement

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein render obvious any patent claims directed to sunroof deflector mechanism configurations, building upon the foundational teachings of US Patent 11858325. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed synergistic combinations to represent predictable technical extensions that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

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