Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858132_0003_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858132_0003_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858132_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. 11,858,132.

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

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25J9/04
B	B25	B25J19/027
G	G01	G01D5/245

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotics and Precision Positioning Systems, specifically encoder devices and motion tracking technologies with expertise in magnetic sensing, motion detection, and precision measurement techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with advanced degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, specialized knowledge of magnetic sensing technologies, understanding of encoder design principles, and practical experience in developing position detection systems for robotic and precision motion applications

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 magnetic position detection approach. The disclosed variations leverage known techniques in magnetic sensing and encoder design to incrementally improve functional capabilities. These modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving within the established technological framework of precision motion detection systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Magnetic position detection using magnetosensitive wire with multiple pole configurations

PTD Variation

Enhanced magnetic field line guidance and positioning techniques that optimize signal generation across different motion scenarios

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design optimization using known magnetic sensing principles, representing a routine engineering enhancement

Source Patent Element

Encoder device with magnetic field detection across multiple polarities

PTD Variation

Expanded signal processing techniques that improve resolution and accuracy of position information extraction

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of refining signal processing methods to extract more precise positional data from existing magnetic sensing architectures

Source Patent Element

Flat plate magnet configuration with orthogonal polarity variations

PTD Variation

Advanced geometric arrangements that enable more complex magnetic field interactions and improved sensing capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of possible geometric configurations that a skilled practitioner would recognize as obvious design variations

Source Patent Element

Electric signal generation circuit using magnetic body for field line guidance

PTD Variation

Refined magnetic body configurations that optimize magnetic flux transmission and signal generation efficiency

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering optimization using well-understood principles of magnetic field manipulation

Source Patent Element

Position detection unit for tracking moving part trajectories

PTD Variation

Enhanced motion tracking algorithms that provide more granular and precise positional information extraction

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable software and algorithmic improvements that extend existing technical capabilities through standard computational techniques

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, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858132. The incremental enhancements represent standard engineering problem-solving within the established technological domain of magnetic position detection systems, thereby rendering potential claims covering similar technical approaches anticipated and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,132
Title	Encoder device, drive device, stage device, and robot device
Assignee(s)	NIKON CORPORATION