Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation
Legal Citation
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)
Field of Art
Robotics and Precision Motion Control Systems, specifically encoder devices for position detection in mechanical and robotic systems, involving magnetic sensing technologies and motion tracking mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer with expertise in electromechanical sensing systems, magnetic encoder design, motion tracking technologies, with advanced degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 3-5 years professional experience in precision motion detection systems
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 encoder device principles. The disclosed variations leverage known design strategies for enhancing magnetic position detection by introducing incremental improvements in component configuration and signal processing techniques. These modifications would be considered routine optimization within the standard problem-solving approach of precision motion sensing technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,858,132 |
|---|---|
| Title | Encoder device, drive device, stage device, and robot device |
| Assignee(s) | NIKON CORPORATION |