Advanced Stuffed Food Processing System Innovation
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Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for forming stuffed food using a mechanical system. However, this approach has limitations in terms of quality control, waste reduction, and supply chain transparency. The present invention addresses these limitations by combining the original method with cutting-edge technologies to create a more efficient, sustainable, and secure system.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more efficient, sustainable, and secure stuffed food formation system. The inventive step is the integration of these distinct technologies to address the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different AI algorithms for computer vision, various IoT protocols for quality control, or different blockchain networks for supply chain tracking. The invention could also be adapted for use in different food processing industries or for the formation of various types of stuffed food products.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Stuffed Food Formation System has significant commercial potential in the food processing industry, particularly in the areas of quality control, sustainability, and supply chain transparency. The system could be marketed to food manufacturers, restaurants, and consumers, offering a competitive advantage in terms of efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A21 | A21C9/063 |
| A | A21 | A21C5/00 |
| A | A21 | A21C9/085 |
| A | A21 | A21C11/10 |
| A | A21 | A21D13/31 |
| B | B65 | B65G29/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food processing technology, specifically automated systems for manufacturing stuffed food products, involving mechanical food preparation, cutting, and forming techniques with expertise in mechanical engineering, food science, and industrial automation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a bachelor's degree in food engineering or mechanical engineering, familiar with food processing equipment design, automation technologies, quality control systems, and industrial manufacturing processes for food production
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing food processing methods represents a predictable evolution of manufacturing systems. The core mechanical principles of the source patent's stuffed food formation method provide a natural foundation for technological enhancement. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using well-established technological integration strategies commonly applied across manufacturing domains.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,958 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method for forming stuffed food |
| Assignee(s) | SHANGHAI SOONTRUE MACHINERY EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. |