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IoT Smart Warmer/Smoker: AI-Powered Cooking Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856962_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “IoT Smart Warmer/Smoker: AI-Powered Cooking Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856962_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856962_0008_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 disclosed a versatile warmer/smoker device that attaches to existing heating/smoking systems. However, this device lacked the ability to adapt to changing user preferences, monitor and adjust temperature and smoke levels, and integrate with other technologies to enhance the cooking experience. The present invention solves these limitations by introducing IoT-enabled temperature control, blockchain-based food tracking, AI-powered cooking assistance, and novel heat-resistant materials.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the integration of IoT, blockchain, AI, and novel materials with the versatile warmer/smoker device, which is not disclosed in the original patent. This synergistic combination of technologies provides a new and non-obvious solution for maintaining food temperature and adding smoke flavor.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the warmer/smoker device with other technologies such as robotics, augmented reality, or biometric sensors to further enhance the cooking experience. Variations of the invention could include different configurations of the modular device, such as a compact version for home use or a large-scale version for commercial kitchens.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The smart versatile warmer/smoker system has significant commercial potential in the food service industry, including restaurants, cafes, and catering services. Additionally, the system could be marketed to home cooks and outdoor enthusiasts who value advanced cooking technology and precision temperature control. The integration of IoT, blockchain, and AI technologies also opens up opportunities for partnerships with technology companies and food suppliers.

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

Culinary equipment design, specifically warmer and smoking devices for food preparation, encompassing thermal management, modular cooking systems, and integration of smart technologies in kitchen appliances

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in mechanical engineering, culinary technology, and IoT systems, possessing knowledge of food preparation equipment, thermal control mechanisms, and emerging digital integration techniques for cooking devices

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies with the existing warmer/smoker device represents a predictable extension of current technological trends in smart kitchen appliances. The fundamental thermal management and structural principles from the source patent provide a clear technical foundation for incorporating digital monitoring and control systems. These technological enhancements represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to modernize traditional cooking equipment.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Base portion with central aperture and modular chamber design
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled temperature and smoke level monitoring system integrated with the base portion
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor and network connectivity to existing modular device design is a known technique for creating smart appliances, representing a predictable application of standard IoT integration methods
Source Patent Element
Planar surface for supporting serveware and food items
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based food tracking system integrated with the warmer/smoker device
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing provenance tracking on existing food preparation equipment is an obvious extension of current supply chain and food safety technologies
Source Patent Element
Heating and smoking functionality with peripheral wall and chamber
PTD Variation
AI-powered cooking assistant providing recipe suggestions and automated temperature control
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating machine learning and adaptive control systems into cooking devices represents a standard approach to enhancing user experience through predictable technological augmentation
Source Patent Element
Flat planar mesh for food placement
PTD Variation
Novel heat-resistant and eco-friendly material composition for device components
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science innovations that improve thermal performance and sustainability are routine design choices for skilled engineers seeking incremental device improvements
Source Patent Element
Versatile warmer/smoker attachment system
PTD Variation
Cloud-based recipe database with remote execution and temperature control capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Connecting cooking devices to centralized information systems is a predictable evolution of networked kitchen technology, representing an obvious combination of existing communication protocols
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856962 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed IoT, AI, blockchain, and material innovations to be obvious extensions of existing warmer/smoker device technologies. The incremental improvements represent predictable combinations of known techniques in culinary equipment design, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipatable by this prior art disclosure.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,962
TitleVersatile warmer/smoker