Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858495_0001_PTD
Published: October 30, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858495_0001_PTD, Published October 30, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858495_0001_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. 11,858,495.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B60 B60W10/06
B B60 B60W10/02
B B60 B60W10/10
B B60 B60W10/103
B B60 B60W10/30
B B60 B60W30/18018
B B60 B60W30/18027
B B60 B60W30/18118
B B60 B60W2510/10
B B60 B60W2520/16
B B60 B60W2552/15
B B60 B60W2710/06
B B60 B60W2710/10
B B60 B60W2710/30

Field of Art

Automotive powertrain systems, specifically transmission control and engine stop-start mechanisms, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, automotive control systems, and hydraulic system design with advanced knowledge of vehicle dynamics and power management

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 5-7 years experience in automotive powertrain design, familiar with transmission hydraulic systems, engine control strategies, and vehicle performance optimization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed improvements represent predictable variations of the source patent's core transmission control methodology. The technical extensions leverage known design optimization techniques within automotive powertrain engineering. The variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to refine engine stop-start and transmission hydraulic control systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Transmission control circuit managing auxiliary pump speeds based on vehicle grade
PTD Variation
Enhanced grade determination algorithms with additional settling error compensation techniques
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of refining control algorithms through additional error correction methods, representing a predictable optimization approach
Source Patent Element
Engine stop-start arbitration controller managing hydraulic pump operations
PTD Variation
Extended control logic incorporating more granular vehicle operational state assessments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design choice to improve system responsiveness through more sophisticated operational state monitoring
Source Patent Element
Main and auxiliary hydraulic pump coordination strategies
PTD Variation
Advanced pump speed synchronization methods with enhanced pressure management protocols
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of known techniques for improving hydraulic system efficiency through more precise pump coordination
Source Patent Element
Vehicle grade determination for transmission control
PTD Variation
Multi-dimensional grade assessment incorporating additional sensor inputs and dynamic correction factors
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of existing grade measurement techniques using known sensor integration and signal processing methods
Source Patent Element
Transmission selective coupler arrangement
PTD Variation
Enhanced coupler design with improved engagement/disengagement response characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable mechanical design optimization following established automotive engineering improvement methodologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858495, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering potential claims directed to these improvements unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103 due to the predictable nature of the proposed technical enhancements within the established automotive powertrain control system design domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,495
TitleSystem and method for controlling engine stop-start events
Assignee(s)Allison Transmission, Inc.