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Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858796_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858796_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858796_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. 11,858,796.

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 B67 B67B7/15
B B67 B67B7/182
G G01 G01B11/26
G G01 G01D5/20

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering and laboratory equipment design, specifically focusing on container handling systems, precision mechanical coupling, and rotational torque application mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in precision mechanical systems, laboratory equipment design, and mechanical coupling technologies, possessing knowledge of standard engineering design principles and mechanical component interactions

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 fundamental mechanical coupling and rotational torque principles. The disclosed variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be readily apparent to someone familiar with mechanical system design and container handling technologies. The PTD builds upon the source patent's core mechanical concepts by introducing incremental improvements that represent routine design optimization within the field.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Coupling assembly with circular surface for applying rotational torque to cylindrical objects
PTD Variation
Enhanced coupling system with additional alignment and precision features for improved synergistic combinations
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to refine mechanical coupling mechanisms through predictable design iterations that improve precision and alignment, representing a known technique for incremental system optimization
Source Patent Element
Rod-based mechanical interaction system for applying rotational force
PTD Variation
Modified rod configuration with advanced material compositions and geometric variations to enhance torque transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Material and geometric modifications to mechanical components represent standard engineering design choices that would be obvious to someone skilled in mechanical system design
Source Patent Element
Central shaft with threading for driving mechanical rotation
PTD Variation
Advanced shaft design incorporating additional interface features and precision alignment mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending shaft functionality through known mechanical interface techniques constitutes a predictable variation that would be readily conceived by a person with ordinary skill in mechanical engineering
Source Patent Element
Specimen container handling mechanism
PTD Variation
Expanded system for managing multiple container sizes and configurations with enhanced adaptability
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing more flexible container handling systems represents a standard engineering approach to solving practical laboratory equipment challenges, utilizing known techniques for mechanical system adaptation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858796 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and lacking inventive distinctiveness. The disclosed synergistic combinations represent predictable technical extensions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring extraordinary innovation or non-obvious problem-solving approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,796
TitleCapper/decapper system and method
Assignee(s)BD KIESTRA B.V.