現在分詞による付加的修飾：being要る？

Which of the following sentence structure is preferable?

1. A device including A and B, the device characterized in that ....

2. A device including A and B, the device being characterized in that ....

ChatGPT:

Between the two structures, Option 2 ("A device including A and B, the device being characterized in that ...") is preferable in formal technical writing, especially in patent specifications. Here’s why:

1. Clarity and Formality:

   • "the device being characterized in that ..." clearly links the defining characteristics of the device to the prior clause in a grammatically smooth and precise way.
   • This construction aligns with common legal and technical writing styles, ensuring clarity.

2. Avoiding Potential Ambiguity:

   • In Option 1, "the device characterized in that ..." might be misinterpreted as an awkward phrase, as "characterized in that" typically follows a verb or participial phrase.

3. Standard Patent Language:

   • The phrase "being characterized in that" is widely used in patent documents to introduce the defining technical features of the invention.

Alternative:

If brevity is preferred while maintaining clarity, you could also consider:

• "A device including A and B, characterized in that ..."
  (This eliminates the second mention of "the device" while keeping the sentence formally correct.)

Would you like further refinements based on specific contexts?