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Advanced Customization Tech: Precision Manufacturing Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856958_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Customization Tech: Precision Manufacturing Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856958_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856958_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. 11,856,958.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for forming stuffed food revolutionized the food processing industry, but its potential applications extend far beyond. This invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying its core technology to entirely new industries, such as healthcare, consumer products, and manufacturing, where customization and precision are paramount.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in its ability to adapt the original patent's technology to new industries, leveraging its core principles to create customized products that meet specific requirements. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the potential for this technology to be applied beyond food processing, and the development of new components and processes to accommodate these new applications.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the sending and cutting station, such as using different cutting tools or materials. The stuffing injection station could be modified to accommodate different types of filling materials or injection methods. The shaping station could be adapted to produce different shapes or sizes of products.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, consumer products, and manufacturing. The ability to produce customized products efficiently and accurately could revolutionize industries such as orthotics, prosthetics, and packaging. The market for customized products is vast, and this invention could capture a significant share of that market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A21 A21C9/063
A A21 A21C5/00
A A21 A21C9/085
A A21 A21C11/10
A A21 A21D13/31
B B65 B65G29/00

Field of Art

Manufacturing and processing technologies with a focus on automated material transformation, including food processing, packaging, and custom fabrication systems. Skill level involves understanding mechanical engineering principles, automation design, and material handling techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or technical specialist with expertise in automated manufacturing systems, capable of understanding modular design principles, material transformation processes, and cross-industry technology adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental process structure from the food processing patent as a generalizable manufacturing approach applicable across multiple domains. The core technical elements of sending, cutting, filling, and shaping materials represent a transferable systematic methodology that can be adapted to different material types and industries with predictable engineering modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Rotational disc with shaping molds for positioning dough wrappers
PTD Variation
Applying rotational positioning mechanism to fabric, filter material, or prosthetic material cutting and shaping
Obviousness Reasoning
Mechanical positioning systems are known interchangeable techniques across manufacturing domains, representing a predictable design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Sending and cutting station for preparing base material
PTD Variation
Extending cutting station concept to precisely prepare fabric, filter, or orthotic materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Material preparation techniques are fundamentally similar across industries, with cutting precision being a transferable engineering skill
Source Patent Element
Injection of filling material into prepared wrapper
PTD Variation
Replacing food filling with custom cushioning, support, or filtering agents
Obviousness Reasoning
Injection mechanisms are technically consistent across material types, representing a known technique for introducing secondary materials
Source Patent Element
Automated shaping of prepared material using molds
PTD Variation
Applying molding techniques to create pillows, filters, prosthetics, and orthotics
Obviousness Reasoning
Molding is a standard manufacturing technique with predictable results when applied to different material substrates
Source Patent Element
Integrated multi-stage manufacturing process
PTD Variation
Maintaining sequential processing stages across different product categories
Obviousness Reasoning
Process flow standardization is a recognized engineering approach for developing flexible manufacturing systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856958's disclosed food processing method, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein obvious through standard engineering adaptation. The systematic approach of material sending, cutting, filling, and shaping represents a generalizable manufacturing technique readily transferable across technical domains, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar process structures anticipated and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,958
TitleMethod for forming stuffed food
Assignee(s)SHANGHAI SOONTRUE MACHINERY EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.