Advanced Cathode active material for lithium A cathode active Synergistic Combinations System

Publication ID: 26-US12087945B2_0003_PTD

Published: January 17, 2026

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Cathode active material for lithium A cathode active Synergistic Combinations System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 26-US12087945B2_0003_PTD, Published January 17, 2026, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/26-US12087945B2_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. 120,879,452.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A sophisticated Cathode active material for lithium A cathode active solution that integrates synergistic combinations methodologies to address specific technical challenges in Cathode domain.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent Cathode active material for lithium A cathode active addresses core functionality, but synergistic combinations presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion in this domain.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements synergistic combinations enhancements to the original Cathode active material for lithium A cathode active technology. 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 for Cathode active material for lithium A cathode active systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches for synergistic combinations that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept of Cathode active material for lithium A cathode active.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from synergistic combinations enhancements to Cathode active material for lithium A cathode active technology.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
H	H01	H01M4/525
H	H01	H01M10/0525
H	H01	H01M2004/021
H	H01	H01M2004/028

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Electrochemical energy storage systems, specifically lithium-ion battery cathode materials with a focus on particle morphology, crystal structure, and performance optimization

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A materials scientist or electrochemical engineer with expertise in battery technology, advanced materials characterization, X-ray diffraction analysis, and lithium-ion battery design, holding at least a Master's degree with 3-5 years of specialized research experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations approach represents a predictable extension of the source patent's fundamental cathode active material technology. The disclosed variations leverage known techniques for improving lithium-ion battery performance through incremental modifications to particle structure and compositional engineering. The systematic approach of exploring synergistic combinations is a standard methodology in materials science for optimizing electrochemical systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Lithium-transition metal composite oxide particle with specific crystal grain size and XRD peak intensity ratio

PTD Variation

Implementing synergistic combinations to further refine particle morphology and crystal structure

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine materials engineering optimization using known techniques for manipulating particle characteristics to enhance battery performance

Source Patent Element

XRD analysis methodology for characterizing particle crystal structure

PTD Variation

Extending analytical techniques to explore additional structural variations and performance metrics

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of established characterization methods to explore alternative material configurations

Source Patent Element

Cathode active material with defined crystallographic structure

PTD Variation

Introducing alternative embodiments that systematically modify crystal structure parameters

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of known approaches for improving battery material performance through structural modifications

Source Patent Element

Lithium secondary battery particle composition

PTD Variation

Implementing synergistic combinations to enhance overall battery system performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Standard design approach in materials engineering to incrementally improve technological systems through systematic variations

Source Patent Element

Particle grain size and XRD peak intensity ratio measurement techniques

PTD Variation

Expanding measurement and optimization methodologies for battery material characterization

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable extension of existing analytical techniques using known scientific methodologies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure (PTD) would have been obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art at the time of invention, when viewed in light of US Patent US12087945B2. The systematic exploration of synergistic combinations represents a predictable application of known techniques in battery materials engineering, rendering any claims covering similar technical variations obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 120,879,452
Title	Cathode active material for lithium secondary battery and lithium secondary battery including the same