Nanobubble Lean Meat Separation Tech Innovation
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for separating lean meat from lean meat-containing material using acidic fluid with nanobubbles. However, this method has limitations in terms of efficiency, scalability, and traceability. The present invention addresses these limitations by integrating the nanobubble technology with distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the present invention lies in the synergistic integration of nanobubble technology with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to create a more efficient, scalable, and transparent system for lean meat separation. The inventive step is the recognition of the benefits of combining these distinct technologies to overcome the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT protocols, or blockchain platforms. Variations of the invention could also include the integration of additional technologies, such as computer vision or robotics, to further optimize the lean meat separation process.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The synergistic lean meat separation system has significant commercial potential in the meat processing industry, enabling companies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. The system could also be applied in other industries, such as food processing and pharmaceuticals, where precise separation and tracking of materials are critical.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A22 | A22C17/00 |
| A | A22 | A22C17/0026 |
| A | A22 | A22C17/08 |
| B | B02 | B02C23/20 |
| B | B03 | B03D1/02 |
| B | B03 | B03D1/1412 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food processing technology, specifically meat separation and processing techniques involving cryogenic treatment, particle separation, and surface pathogen reduction
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A food processing engineer with expertise in meat processing technologies, familiar with cryogenic separation techniques, surface treatment methods, and advanced sensing/sorting technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed technological extensions represent predictable combinations of known techniques in meat processing, leveraging standard computational and sensing technologies to enhance the core separation method disclosed in the source patent. The fundamental separation process remains consistent, with the proposed variations representing incremental improvements using readily available technological approaches.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,960 |
|---|---|
| Title | Separation method of fat and lean using acidic fluid with nanobubbles |