Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858854_0002_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858854_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858854_0002_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. 11,858,854.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases enhancements.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Electrochemical energy storage materials, specifically ceramic solid-state electrolytes for lithium-ion battery technologies, with expertise in material composition, ionic conductivity, and ceramic processing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials scientist or chemical engineer with advanced degree, specialized knowledge in solid-state electrolyte design, experience in ceramic synthesis, understanding of lithium-ion battery material optimization, and familiarity with compositional engineering strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental ceramic electrolyte technology. The technical modifications align with known design optimization strategies in solid-state battery materials. The PTD's approach of exploring new applications and use cases represents a natural progression of the original patent's core technological framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Lithium-garnet major phase with compositional variations (Li7-3aLa3Zr2LaO12)

PTD Variation

Enhanced compositional configurations targeting specific application requirements

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine material engineering practice to modify dopant concentrations for targeted performance characteristics, representing predictable variation within known compositional design space

Source Patent Element

Mass ratio of lithium-garnet to lithium-rich minor phase (100:2 to 100:8)

PTD Variation

Exploring alternative phase ratio configurations for improved ionic conductivity

Obviousness Reasoning

Systematic optimization of material ratios is a standard approach in ceramic electrolyte development, with finite and predictable solution set

Source Patent Element

Sintered ceramic with relative density requirement (≥90% theoretical maximum)

PTD Variation

Advanced processing techniques to achieve enhanced density and performance metrics

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of refining sintering parameters to improve ceramic microstructure and performance, representing incremental technological improvement

Source Patent Element

Lithium-rich minor phase composition (LixTiO(x+4)/2)

PTD Variation

Exploring alternative lithium-rich phase compositions with modified stoichiometric ranges

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable material science approach of systematically exploring compositional variations within established structural frameworks

Source Patent Element

Ionic conductivity target (≥0.35 mS·cm−1)

PTD Variation

Implementing performance optimization strategies to enhance conductivity metrics

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard engineering practice of incrementally improving material performance through targeted compositional and structural modifications

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, when considered in light of US Patent 11858854. The disclosed modifications represent predictable extensions of known solid-state electrolyte design principles, employing routine optimization strategies within the established technological framework.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,854
Title	Garnet-lithium titanate composite electrolyte
Assignee(s)	CORNING INCORPORATED, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy Sciences