Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Composite Ice Glaze Preparation Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856963_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Composite Ice Glaze Preparation Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856963_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856963_0006_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. 11,856,963.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a device and method for preparing composite ice glaze, but it had limitations in terms of maintenance, efficiency, and product quality. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a modular design, real-time monitoring, and optimized controller system, which improve the device's overall performance and product consistency.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the introduction of a modular design, real-time monitoring, and optimized controller system, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive step resides in the combination of these features, which provide a significant improvement over the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different modular designs, varying levels of automation, and alternative materials for the device's components. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in different industries, such as food processing or pharmaceuticals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the aquatic fresh-keeping industry, where it can be used to improve the efficiency and product consistency of composite ice glaze preparation. The invention could also be adapted for use in other industries, such as food processing or pharmaceuticals, where similar devices and methods are used.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23B4/09
A A23 A23B4/26
B B01 B01F27/05
B B01 B01F27/0724
B B01 B01F27/112
B B01 B01F27/806
B B01 B01F33/81
B B01 B01F35/2112
B B01 B01F35/21112
B B01 B01F35/2203
B B01 B01F35/2209
F F25 F25C1/00
A A23 A23V2002/00
F F25 F25C2301/002
F F25 F25C2400/12

Field of Art

Food processing and preparation technologies, specifically ice glaze and liquid preparation systems, involving thermal processing, fluid handling, and automated manufacturing equipment

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a bachelor's or master's degree in food engineering, chemical engineering, or related technical field, with 3-5 years experience in food processing equipment design, familiar with fluid handling systems, control technologies, and modular manufacturing equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's core ice glaze preparation system. The modular design, real-time monitoring, and optimized controller system are logical extensions of existing manufacturing automation principles. These modifications represent standard design evolution in food processing equipment that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking incremental technological enhancements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Thermal insulation baffles dividing shell into multiple functional chambers
PTD Variation
Modular frame structure enabling easy disassembly and reassembly
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modular design is a known technique for improving equipment maintainability, representing a predictable design optimization for complex processing equipment
Source Patent Element
Water storage tank with electromagnetic valve and flowmeter
PTD Variation
Real-time monitoring system to ensure quality standards
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating quality monitoring into fluid handling systems is a standard engineering approach for improving process consistency, utilizing known sensor and control technologies
Source Patent Element
Controller system managing device operations
PTD Variation
Programmatic optimization of preparation process using real-time data inputs
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive control systems that optimize processes based on dynamic input are well-established in manufacturing, representing an obvious extension of existing control methodologies
Source Patent Element
Multi-chamber processing device for ice glaze preparation
PTD Variation
Built-in cleaning mechanism to reduce contamination risk
Obviousness Reasoning
Hygiene and contamination prevention are critical considerations in food processing, making integrated cleaning systems an obvious design improvement for skilled practitioners
Source Patent Element
Ice glaze preparation method involving liquid mixing
PTD Variation
Material recycling step to minimize waste
Obviousness Reasoning
Waste reduction and material efficiency are standard engineering goals, making material recycling a predictable optimization for a PHOSITA in food processing technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856963, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The incremental improvements in modular design, process monitoring, and operational optimization represent predictable engineering solutions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thus rendering potential claims covering these variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,963
TitleDevice and method of preparing composite ice glaze
Assignee(s)Shanghai Ocean University