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Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858265_0008_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Synergistic Combinations Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858265_0008_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858265_0008_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. 11,858,265.

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

SectionClassGroup
B B41 B41J2/04541
B B41 B41J2/04543
B B41 B41J2/04586

Field of Art

Fluid ejection systems, specifically inkjet printing technologies with non-volatile memory customization, requiring advanced electrical engineering and semiconductor design skills

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer with expertise in semiconductor design, memory technologies, and fluid ejection device architectures, possessing knowledge of non-volatile memory configuration and device customization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's synergistic combinations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technical approach. The disclosed variations leverage known memory configuration techniques and standard design optimization strategies. The technical improvements are consistent with incremental advancements in fluid ejection device customization methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Customization bits stored in first non-volatile memory cells
PTD Variation
Enhanced memory cell configuration with expanded addressing and configuration capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design optimization using known memory configuration techniques, representing a finite set of implementable variations
Source Patent Element
Control logic modifying address inputs based on customization bits
PTD Variation
Advanced control logic implementing more granular device-specific configuration parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of expanding device-specific configuration through standard control logic modifications
Source Patent Element
Four memory cells defining 16 unique fluid ejection devices
PTD Variation
Extended memory cell configurations enabling more complex device identification and customization schemes
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design choice expanding the number of possible device configurations using standard memory encoding techniques
Source Patent Element
Write access disabled after customization bit configuration
PTD Variation
Enhanced security and configuration locking mechanisms for device-specific parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable security enhancement using known memory protection techniques in semiconductor design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11858265's teachings, the present technical disclosure renders obvious variations in fluid ejection device customization through predictable combinations of known semiconductor design techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed synergistic combinations an obvious extension of existing non-volatile memory configuration methodologies, thereby anticipating potential patent claims covering similar technical implementations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,265
TitleIntegrated circuits including customization bits
Assignee(s)Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.