Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858343_0003_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858343_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858343_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. 11,858,343.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B60 B60K17/046
B B60 B60K7/0007
B B60 B60K2007/0038
B B60 B60K2007/0092

Field of Art

Electric motor systems for vehicular powertrains, specifically wheel-end electric drive applications involving planetary gear reducers and motor assemblies, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, electric motor design, and automotive powertrain integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced degree and 5-7 years experience in electric vehicle powertrain design, familiar with motor-gear integration, lubricant-supported bearing systems, and compact power-dense electric motor configurations

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD presents synergistic combinations that represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's core electric motor assembly architecture. A skilled practitioner would recognize that the proposed variations leverage known design techniques and represent incremental improvements within the established technological framework. The disclosed enhancements demonstrate systematic, logical modifications that would be apparent to someone versed in electric motor and powertrain design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Lubricant-supported electric motor with planetary gear reducer
PTD Variation
Enhanced synergistic combinations implementing alternative lubricant distribution and thermal management strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable optimization of existing lubrication approach using known thermal engineering techniques and material science principles
Source Patent Element
Motor module with stator and rotor defining a first gap
PTD Variation
Modified gap geometry and lubricant flow characteristics to improve heat dissipation and mechanical performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering design choice involving well-understood fluid dynamics and mechanical tolerance optimization
Source Patent Element
Planetary gear reducer with multiple planet gears
PTD Variation
Alternative planet gear configurations and material compositions to enhance power transmission efficiency
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of known design variations representing standard mechanical engineering problem-solving approaches
Source Patent Element
Electric motor assembly for wheel-end vehicular applications
PTD Variation
Extended implementation strategies targeting improved power density and compact packaging
Obviousness Reasoning
Incremental technological advancement using established design principles within the specific technical domain
Source Patent Element
Motor support housing extending along central axis
PTD Variation
Refined housing geometries and structural reinforcement techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Conventional engineering optimization using known mechanical design methodologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the comprehensive technical disclosure and systematic variations presented herein, the subject matter would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, as derived from US Patent 11858343's foundational teachings. The disclosed synergistic combinations represent predictable technological extensions within the established electric motor assembly design paradigm, thereby rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,343
TitleLubricant supported electric motor assembly for compact, power dense wheel-end applications
Assignee(s)Electric Propulsion Technologies, LLC