Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| B | B60 | B60K1/04 |
| B | B60 | B60L50/66 |
| B | B60 | B60L53/305 |
| B | B60 | B60L53/80 |
| H | H01 | H01M50/204 |
| B | B60 | B60K2001/0455 |
| H | H01 | H01M2220/20 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Electric vehicle battery systems and interface technologies, involving mechanical coupling, electrical connections, and modular battery management systems. Requires expertise in automotive electrical engineering, battery module design, and mechanical interface engineering.
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer with a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, specialized knowledge of electric vehicle battery systems, understanding of mechanical fastening mechanisms, and experience with modular battery interface design.
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core battery interface technology. The technical improvements are consistent with known design optimization strategies in electric vehicle battery systems. The variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be apparent to someone familiar with modular battery interface engineering.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,858,328 |
|---|---|
| Title | Interface for coupling electric battery and vehicle systems |
| Assignee(s) | Ample, Inc. |