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Advanced Thermal Management System for Multi-Industry Use

Publication ID: 24-11856962_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Thermal Management System for Multi-Industry Use,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856962_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856962_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. 11,856,962.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Versatile warmer/smoker', introduced a device and system for attaching to existing heating/smoking systems, primarily for culinary applications. However, the limitations of the original design restricted its applicability to other industries. The present invention addresses these limitations by adapting the core technology to cater to diverse industries, where precise temperature control is crucial.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of the original warmer/smoker technology to address specific thermal management challenges in diverse industries, thereby expanding its applicability beyond culinary purposes. The inventive step resides in the recognition of the core technology's potential in solving thermal management problems in various fields and the development of novel systems and devices to cater to these needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different materials, shapes, and sizes for the thermally-insulated containers, smoker devices, and heated serveware modules. Additionally, the invention could be modified to incorporate advanced temperature control systems, sensors, and automation features to enhance its performance and efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including medical sample storage, craft brewing, outdoor catering, 3D printing, and disaster relief. The market for thermal management systems is vast, and the invention's adaptability to diverse industries positions it for substantial growth and adoption.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23B4/052
A A47 A47J39/02
A A47 A47J39/025
A A23 A23V2002/00
A A47 A47J2202/00

Field of Art

Thermal management systems, food preparation technologies, and multi-purpose heating/containment devices with applications across culinary, industrial, and scientific domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with expertise in thermal engineering, materials science, and design adaptation, capable of recognizing transferable principles across diverse technological domains

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize the fundamental thermal management principles in the source patent as universally applicable across multiple technical domains. The core technology of a heated base with temperature-controlled chamber represents a versatile design principle that can be systematically adapted to different contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the original patent's core technological concept through straightforward design modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Base portion with central aperture and heated chamber for food preparation
PTD Variation
Adapting the heated base concept to medical sample storage with precise temperature control
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of thermal management principles to scientific sample preservation, utilizing known temperature regulation techniques
Source Patent Element
Smoker device with temperature-controlled heating mechanism
PTD Variation
Integrating smoker technology into brewing processes for flavor infusion
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying controlled heating/smoking methods across related culinary and beverage production domains
Source Patent Element
Modular serveware design with integrated heating capabilities
PTD Variation
Creating interconnected warming modules for outdoor catering applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design adaptation using standard modular engineering principles to extend original heating system's functionality
Source Patent Element
Thermally-insulated container with bottom chamber for heat source attachment
PTD Variation
Implementing similar thermal management principles in 3D printing build platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable transfer of thermal control mechanisms to precision manufacturing environments
Source Patent Element
Heating system with adaptable configuration
PTD Variation
Developing portable, solar-powered food preservation system for disaster relief
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering adaptation applying known thermal management principles to emergency preparedness contexts
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856962, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable applications of known thermal management principles across diverse technological domains. The systematic adaptability of the original heating/smoking device concept renders the presented variations obvious to one skilled in thermal engineering and design adaptation.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,962
TitleVersatile warmer/smoker