Advanced Food Processing Method for Extreme Environments
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for forming stuffed food using a standard dough wrapper sending and cutting station and a stuffing injection station. However, this method has limitations when applied to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations of the original method, tailored to meet the requirements of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and underwater environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of the original method for forming stuffed food to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step is the introduction of specialized components and designs that enable the systems and methods to operate effectively in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and underwater environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the present invention may include variations of the systems and methods adapted for other unique operational environments, such as space exploration or military applications. Additionally, the invention could be modified to accommodate different types of food products or ingredients.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food processing, disaster relief, and extreme environment operations. The high-security system could be marketed to government agencies, military organizations, and high-security facilities. The disaster relief method could be marketed to disaster relief organizations and emergency responders. The extreme weather method could be marketed to companies operating in extreme weather environments, such as oil rigs or research stations. The high-altitude system could be marketed to companies operating in high-altitude environments, such as ski resorts or mountainous regions. The underwater method could be marketed to companies operating in underwater environments, such as offshore oil platforms or underwater construction companies.
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 machinery, specifically automated systems for producing stuffed food products, involving mechanical design, food handling, and industrial automation with expertise in mechanical engineering, food technology, and precision manufacturing
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or food processing technologist with advanced training in industrial automation, capable of designing modular food production systems, understanding material handling, and adapting manufacturing processes to diverse environmental conditions
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the fundamental food processing method disclosed in US 11856958 can be readily adapted to specialized environments by applying standard engineering design principles. The core mechanical principles of dough wrapper handling and stuffing remain consistent, with modifications primarily involving protective enclosures, material selection, and environmental compensation techniques. Such adaptations represent predictable variations within the established technological framework of food processing machinery.
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. |