Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Poultry Processing Tool Positioning System

Publication ID: 24-11856961_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Poultry Processing Tool Positioning System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856961_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856961_0004_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. 11,856,961.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an apparatus and method for moving-along tool positioning of linearly conveyed articles, including poultry carcasses. However, the original invention did not address the specific challenges and requirements of niche environments. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized solutions for these unique operational environments, ensuring efficient and effective poultry carcass processing in these contexts.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of the original apparatus and method to specific, niche environments, addressing the unique challenges and requirements of these contexts. The inventive step is the provision of specialized solutions, incorporating features such as secure access control, temporary processing facilities, extreme weather condition adaptability, remote monitoring, and infrastructure-limited area operation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adaptations for other niche environments, such as mobile poultry carcass processing units or systems for processing poultry carcasses in areas with limited access to resources. Variations of the invention could also include different types of poultry carcass processing, such as automated deboning or cutting systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including poultry processing, disaster relief, and remote area development. The invention's ability to adapt to specific, niche environments makes it an attractive solution for organizations operating in these contexts, ensuring efficient and effective poultry carcass processing.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A22 A22C21/0069
A A22 A22C21/0053

Field of Art

Poultry processing equipment and automated conveyor systems for food processing, specifically focused on apparatus for moving and positioning tools during carcass processing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in food processing equipment design, familiar with industrial automation, conveyor system configurations, and adaptable manufacturing environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core apparatus for moving-along tool positioning can be readily adapted to different operational contexts by incorporating standard engineering modifications such as environmental protection, access control, and remote monitoring technologies. The fundamental mechanical principles of the source patent's linearly conveyed processing system remain consistent across the proposed variations, with incremental adaptations that represent predictable engineering solutions to specific operational challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Conveyor device with receiving elements for holding articles during linear conveyance
PTD Variation
Adapting the conveyor system for high-security facilities with secure access control mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding access control to an existing conveyor system represents a standard security enhancement using known authentication technologies, which would be a predictable design modification for a PHOSITA
Source Patent Element
Apparatus for moving-along tool positioning with link guide and cam track
PTD Variation
Modifying the apparatus to operate in extreme temperature ranges from -20°C to 40°C
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing industrial equipment for wide temperature tolerance is a standard engineering practice involving material selection and thermal management techniques familiar to a PHOSITA
Source Patent Element
Linear conveying system for processing articles
PTD Variation
Implementing remote monitoring and control systems for real-time equipment tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating IoT and remote monitoring technologies into industrial processing equipment represents a known technique for improving operational visibility and maintenance tracking
Source Patent Element
Apparatus for moving poultry carcasses through a processing line
PTD Variation
Developing mobile or transportable processing units for disaster relief or remote area deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating modular, transportable industrial equipment is a predictable solution for extending equipment utility to challenging or temporary operational environments
Source Patent Element
Conveyor system with tool positioning capabilities
PTD Variation
Adapting the system for processing in infrastructure-limited areas with minimal supporting infrastructure
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing robust, self-contained processing equipment capable of operating with minimal external support is a standard engineering approach for expanding equipment deployment flexibility
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856961, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the source patent's core technical principles. The proposed modifications represent predictable engineering solutions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner, utilizing standard techniques for adapting industrial processing equipment to diverse operational contexts.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,961
TitleApparatus and method for moving-along tool positioning as well as assembly and method for wishbone removal
Assignee(s)Nordischer Maschinenbau Rud. Baader GMBH & Co. KG