Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858373_0003_PTD
Published: October 30, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858373_0003_PTD, Published October 30, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858373_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. 11,858,373.

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 B60L53/80
B B60 B60L50/64
B B60 B60L50/66
B B65 B65F3/00
B B60 B60K2001/045
B B60 B60K2001/0416
B B60 B60K2001/0461

Field of Art

Electric vehicle power systems, specifically battery storage and management for specialized vehicles like refuse trucks, requiring expertise in electrical engineering, vehicle design, and energy storage technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, 3-5 years experience in electric vehicle design, familiar with battery system integration, power management, and vehicle-specific energy solutions

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's battery storage approach. The disclosed variations leverage known design principles in electric vehicle power systems, applying standard engineering problem-solving techniques to enhance battery compartment functionality and energy management. These modifications represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with electric vehicle technology and battery system design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Tailgate-integrated battery compartment with replaceable battery cells
PTD Variation
Enhanced modular battery cell design with improved thermal management and quick-swap mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular battery design is a known technique in electric vehicle systems, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to improve cell replacement efficiency and thermal performance
Source Patent Element
Electrical energy system with control hardware for charging and energy distribution
PTD Variation
Advanced power management algorithms with predictive charging and load balancing capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Software-based power management improvements represent a predictable evolution of existing control systems, using standard software engineering approaches
Source Patent Element
Fully electric refuse vehicle power configuration
PTD Variation
Hybrid power architecture with supplemental energy recovery and distributed storage solutions
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding power system configurations using known energy storage and recovery techniques is an obvious design optimization for electric vehicles
Source Patent Element
Battery compartment integrated within vehicle tailgate structure
PTD Variation
Adaptive battery compartment with dynamic thermal regulation and structural reinforcement
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating advanced thermal and structural technologies into existing vehicle architectures represents a standard engineering design approach
Source Patent Element
Electrical energy system for refuse vehicle
PTD Variation
Enhanced energy system with multi-source charging capabilities and intelligent power routing
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding charging infrastructure and power management represents a predictable technological progression using known electrical engineering principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858373 and the technical variations disclosed herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive merit. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent predictable extensions of existing electric vehicle power system technologies, employing standard engineering techniques to achieve incremental improvements in battery storage, energy management, and vehicle power configurations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,373
TitleBattery storage system for electric refuse vehicle
Assignee(s)Oshkosh Corporation