Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858450_0003_PTD
Published: October 30, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858450_0003_PTD, Published October 30, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858450_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. 11,858,450.

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 B60R21/2338
B B60 B60R21/214
B B60 B60R21/232
B B60 B60R21/2342
B B60 B60R2021/0004
B B60 B60R2021/23107
B B60 B60R2021/23161
B B60 B60R2021/23382
B B60 B60R2021/23386

Field of Art

Vehicle safety systems, specifically occupant restraint technologies with a focus on airbag deployment mechanisms, roof-mounted safety systems, and adaptive crash response technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in automotive safety systems, familiar with airbag design, crash sensor technologies, and vehicle occupant protection mechanisms, typically holding a BS or MS in mechanical engineering with 3-5 years of experience in automotive safety design

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 roof-mounted airbag system. The disclosed variations leverage known design principles in occupant restraint technologies, applying standard engineering problem-solving approaches to enhance existing safety mechanisms. The technical improvements represent incremental advancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize vehicle safety systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Roof-mounted airbag with controllable tether deployment
PTD Variation
Enhanced tether control mechanisms with expanded crash condition response algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known sensor integration and control system techniques to improve crash response specificity
Source Patent Element
Vehicle crash condition sensing for airbag deployment
PTD Variation
Multi-dimensional crash analysis incorporating additional sensor inputs and dynamic response mapping
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of expanding sensor fusion and response algorithms to improve safety system precision
Source Patent Element
Tether-based airbag positioning mechanism
PTD Variation
Advanced material and mechanical design for tether responsiveness and adaptive deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of design improvements using standard materials engineering and mechanical design principles
Source Patent Element
Roof-mounted occupant restraint system
PTD Variation
Modular design allowing configurable deployment characteristics based on vehicle and occupant parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design optimization using known parametric design and adaptive system configuration techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858450, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The incremental improvements represent predictable variations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize vehicle occupant safety systems through standard engineering problem-solving approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,450
TitleRoof-mounted occupant restraint system
Assignee(s)ZF PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS US INC.