Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858473_0002_PTD

Published: October 30, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858473_0002_PTD, Published October 30, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858473_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. 11,858,473.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases 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 new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B60	B60S1/0848
B	B60	B60S1/485
B	B60	B60S1/546
B	B60	B60S1/583

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Automotive vehicle cleaning and sensor maintenance systems, specifically vehicle washing devices with sensor protection and cleaning mechanisms, requiring expertise in automotive engineering, sensor technology, and mechanical systems design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering, 3-5 years experience in vehicle accessory design, understanding of automotive sensor technologies, mechanical actuation systems, and vehicle cleaning mechanisms

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents a natural extension of the source patent's core concepts, applying known design principles to enhance sensor cleaning and vehicle maintenance techniques. The variations represent predictable combinations of existing technical elements with minimal creative leap. The proposed system builds upon established automotive sensor protection methodologies using standard engineering problem-solving approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Wiper device configured to reciprocate across a predetermined range of rear windshield

PTD Variation

Enhanced wiper mechanism with expanded range of motion and additional cleaning zones

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying wiper range is a standard design optimization technique, representing a predictable variation within known mechanical actuation principles

Source Patent Element

Sensor imaging range cleaning mechanism

PTD Variation

Adaptive cleaning algorithm based on sensor performance metrics and environmental conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing context-aware cleaning strategies represents a natural progression of sensor maintenance technologies using known algorithmic approaches

Source Patent Element

Mode switching between different wiper operational states

PTD Variation

Expanded mode selection with granular control parameters and additional triggering mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Introducing more sophisticated mode selection represents a predictable enhancement using standard software and mechanical design techniques

Source Patent Element

Deposit detection for initiating cleaning processes

PTD Variation

Advanced deposit recognition using multiple sensor types and machine learning classification

Obviousness Reasoning

Improving sensing technologies through additional input sources is a standard engineering approach with foreseeable implementation strategies

Source Patent Element

Vehicle windshield sensor imaging range protection

PTD Variation

Integrated cleaning and calibration system for maintaining optimal sensor performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining cleaning and calibration represents a logical extension of existing sensor maintenance technologies using known system integration techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11858473, the present technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious modifications to existing vehicle sensor cleaning technologies, employing standard engineering practices and predictable combinations of known mechanical and algorithmic techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed system's technical features to be straightforward extensions of prior art, lacking inventive complexity and representing foreseeable design improvements.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,473
Title	Vehicle washing device, vehicle washing method and recording medium
Assignee(s)	DENSO CORPORATION