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Modular Product Formation System: Multi-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856958_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Product Formation System: Multi-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856958_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856958_0007_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, while effective in its intended application, had limitations in terms of its versatility and adaptability to other industries. This invention addresses the need for a flexible and modular system that can be applied to diverse product categories, enabling the creation of customized products with unique features and benefits.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in its ability to apply the core technology of the original patent to entirely new industries and product categories, thereby creating innovative solutions that were not previously possible. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for modular and flexible system design, which enables the creation of customized products with unique features and benefits.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the type of material used, the design of the sending and cutting station, the stuffing injection station, and the shaping station. Additionally, the system and method could be adapted for use in other industries, such as pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive, further expanding its commercial potential.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The commercial potential of this invention is substantial, with potential applications in various industries, including skincare, jewelry, biodegradable plant pots, edible cutlery, and customized orthotics. The target market includes manufacturers and producers of customized products, as well as consumers seeking unique and personalized products with specific features and benefits.

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 manufacturing systems, with expertise in material handling, precision cutting, molding, and automated product formation techniques across multiple manufacturing domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled engineer with advanced mechanical engineering background, familiar with modular manufacturing systems, capable of translating processing techniques across different material types and industrial applications

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental modularity of the source patent's food processing method, understanding that the core technical principles of sending, cutting, stuffing, and shaping can be readily adapted to diverse material types and product categories. The systematic approach of precision material handling, controlled spatial positioning, and multi-stage transformation is universally applicable across manufacturing domains. The technical elements of rotational molding, precise material cutting, and injection-based filling represent transferable engineering concepts that can be systematically applied to alternative industries.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Rotational disc with shaping molds for precise food wrapper positioning
PTD Variation
Applying rotational positioning mechanism to facial mask sheet cutting and shaping
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting precision positioning systems across manufacturing domains, predictable result of maintaining spatial control during material processing
Source Patent Element
Sending and cutting station for preparing dough wrappers
PTD Variation
Extending cutting station concept to metal sheets for custom jewelry fabrication
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite identified solution for material preparation, transferable precision cutting techniques across material types
Source Patent Element
Stuffing injection mechanism for introducing filling into wrapper
PTD Variation
Repurposing injection technique for introducing plant seeds or supportive materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering adaptation of controlled material introduction process, known technique of modular system design
Source Patent Element
Pre-set shape molding using mechanical shaping stations
PTD Variation
Applying shape transformation principles to bioplastic pot and orthotic manufacturing
Obviousness Reasoning
Recognized design choice in translating geometric transformation principles across material processing domains
Source Patent Element
Automated multi-stage food product formation method
PTD Variation
Systematic translation of processing workflow to create customized product formation system
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of manufacturing workflow principles, demonstrating interchangeability of processing stages across industries
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856958's comprehensive food processing method, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed variations in product formation techniques obvious and predictable, representing a straightforward technological adaptation that does not rise to the level of non-obvious invention. The systematic approach to material handling, precise positioning, and multi-stage transformation demonstrates clear technological transferability across diverse manufacturing domains.

Original Patent Information

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