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Adaptive Positioning Systems: Multi-Industry Tower Control

Publication ID: 24-11856899_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Positioning Systems: Multi-Industry Tower Control,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856899_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856899_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. 11,856,899.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the challenge of efficiently monitoring and controlling movable towers in irrigation systems. However, the limitations of this technology lie in its restricted application to a specific industry. This new invention tackles the problem of adapting this technology to diverse industries, thereby expanding its utility and impact.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the core technology to diverse industries, thereby providing a non-obvious extension of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the technology to address specific challenges in these new industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of sensors or communication protocols, integration with other systems, such as lighting or sound systems, or application to other industries, such as healthcare or logistics.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including entertainment, leisure, and sports. The market for adaptive positioning systems is substantial, with potential applications in theme parks, theaters, and sports facilities.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01G25/092
A A01 A01G25/16
E E04 E04H12/344

Field of Art

Networked control systems for movable mechanical platforms, with expertise in sensor integration, network communication, and position monitoring across industrial and performance-related applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer or systems control specialist with knowledge of network switches, sensor-based positioning systems, and adaptive control mechanisms, capable of translating control principles across different mechanical platforms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental network-based positioning and control architecture from the irrigation system patent as directly transferable to other movable platform environments. The core technical concept of using networked switches to monitor and dynamically adjust platform positioning represents a generalizable control methodology that can be systematically adapted across diverse mechanical systems. The PTD demonstrates this adaptability by applying identical network communication and positioning control principles to theatrical stages, amusement park rides, and gymnasium floors.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Network switches located on multiple towers for monitoring positioning information
PTD Variation
Network switches located on stage sections, platform sections, and floor sections
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of control architecture using known sensor networking techniques, representing a straightforward design adaptation with expected functional results
Source Patent Element
Controller configured to receive positioning information and adjust system configuration
PTD Variation
Controller configured to optimize stage layout, enhance ride safety, and dynamically adjust platform positions
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying standard control system principles to different mechanical environments, utilizing well-understood sensor integration and adaptive control methodologies
Source Patent Element
Threshold-based positioning and operational mode modifications
PTD Variation
Safety threshold detection and warning signal transmission in amusement park ride system
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using sensor-derived positioning data to trigger system-level responses, representing a standard approach to implementing conditional control logic
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856899's disclosure of networked positioning control systems, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through straightforward technological translation. The systematic application of network-based monitoring and control principles across diverse mechanical platforms represents an expected engineering adaptation rather than an non-obvious invention, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims in related technological domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,899
TitleMonitoring and control of a movable tower in an irrigation system
Assignee(s)Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.