Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Modular Food Processing System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856958_0005_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Modular Food Processing System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856958_0005_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856958_0005_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, 'Method for forming stuffed food', provided an innovative solution for forming stuffed food. However, with the rapid advancement of technologies, there is a growing need for a more efficient, customizable, and sustainable food manufacturing system. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a modular, vertically integrated, and highly automated system that minimizes waste, maximizes efficiency, and caters to diverse consumer preferences.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in its integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D food printing, to create a highly customizable, efficient, and sustainable food manufacturing system. The inventive step resides in the combination of these technologies to address the limitations of the original patent and provide a paradigm shift in the food processing industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of different types of robots, such as SCARA or delta robots, or the incorporation of additional sensors and monitoring systems to ensure food safety and quality. Variations of the invention could also include the development of specialized modules for specific food products, such as pizza or pasta, or the integration of blockchain technology to ensure transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has vast commercial potential in the food processing industry, particularly in the areas of stuffed food, baked goods, and confectionery. The system's ability to cater to diverse consumer preferences and provide customized products makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to stay competitive in the market. The invention's focus on sustainability, efficiency, and quality also aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly and healthy food options.

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

Food processing machinery and automated food manufacturing systems, with expertise in mechanical engineering, robotics, and food production technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years of experience in food processing equipment design, familiar with automation technologies, robotic systems, and industrial food manufacturing processes

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's food processing method. The core food manufacturing principles remain consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental technological improvements using standard automation and robotics techniques. These modifications would be considered routine engineering adaptations within the existing technological framework of food manufacturing systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Rotational disc with shaping molds for cutting and forming dough wrappers
PTD Variation
Robotic arm with interchangeable tooling performing similar dough wrapper cutting and shaping tasks
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting mechanical rotation with robotic manipulation represents a known design variation for achieving identical food processing objectives, utilizing predictable robotic technologies
Source Patent Element
Mechanical pressing and shaping of food product wrappers
PTD Variation
3D food printing for generating customized food product geometries
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending wrapper shaping techniques to additive manufacturing represents a predictable technological progression using known 3D printing techniques applicable to food processing
Source Patent Element
Automated food processing method with sequential manufacturing steps
PTD Variation
Modular food manufacturing system with dedicated task-specific modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Modularizing manufacturing processes is a standard engineering approach for improving flexibility and efficiency in industrial systems, representing an obvious design optimization
Source Patent Element
Mechanical dough wrapper cutting and forming mechanism
PTD Variation
AI-driven customization of food product design and manufacturing parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating machine learning and AI into existing manufacturing processes represents a predictable technological enhancement using standard computational techniques
Source Patent Element
Industrial food manufacturing method
PTD Variation
Vertically integrated farm-to-table ecosystem with automated production
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding manufacturing scope to include broader production integration represents a logical system-level optimization using known industrial engineering principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856958 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed food manufacturing system modifications obvious and lacking inventive step. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable applications of known robotic, computational, and manufacturing techniques to the existing food processing domain, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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