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Multi-Industry Cooling & Mixing Tech Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856966_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Cooling & Mixing Tech Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856966_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856966_0002_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. 11,856,966.

Background and Problem Solved

The original carbonated beverage apparatus patent was limited to its primary application in the food production mechanism. However, the underlying technology has the potential to be adapted and applied to other industries, solving specific problems and addressing unmet needs. For instance, in agriculture, the rapid cooling and mixing capabilities can help preserve produce quality. In skincare, the technology can be used to create personalized products with customized blends of ingredients.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases that were not considered in the original patent. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the core technology to be adapted and applied to diverse industries, addressing specific problems and needs. The new claims provide a non-obvious solution by combining the original technology with industry-specific components and configurations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the chilling system, such as using different coolants or temperature control mechanisms. The mixing arrangement could be modified to accommodate different types of ingredients or products. Additionally, the stirring pusher could be replaced with alternative mixing mechanisms, such as ultrasonic or vortex-based systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable mixing and chilling technology has significant commercial potential across various industries. In agriculture, it can help reduce food waste and improve produce quality. In skincare, it enables the creation of personalized products with customized blends of ingredients. The technology also has applications in biopreservation, frozen confections, and pharmaceuticals, offering a broad market potential.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23G9/16
A A23 A23G9/224
B B01 B01F27/091
B B01 B01F27/1145
B B01 B01F27/724
B B01 B01F35/55
B B01 B01F2035/352
B B01 B01F2101/13

Field of Art

Food processing and chemical engineering, focusing on mixing, cooling, and preservation technologies with expertise in thermal processing, mixing mechanisms, and material transformation techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in chemical engineering or food science, experienced in thermal processing equipment design, familiar with heat transfer principles, mixing technologies, and cross-industry equipment adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core technical principles of the carbonated beverage apparatus - precise temperature control, mechanical mixing, and material transformation - are universally applicable across multiple domains. The fundamental mechanisms of controlled cooling and mechanical agitation can be readily translated to different application contexts with predictable results. The source patent's technical elements provide a robust framework for adaptation to diverse fields like biological preservation, pharmaceutical processing, and custom product manufacturing.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Freezing cylinder with inner wall and inlet/outlet for receiving mixture
PTD Variation
Adapting freezing cylinder for cryogenic biological sample preservation
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard thermal engineering practice of repurposing controlled cooling equipment across domains, with predictable temperature management outcomes
Source Patent Element
Stirring pusher configured to mix mixture in spiral manner
PTD Variation
Using spiral mixing mechanism for preventing ice crystal formation in pharmaceutical compounds
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying mechanical mixing principles to prevent phase separation and maintain product integrity
Source Patent Element
Baffle with latticed units and radial windows for mixture passage
PTD Variation
Modifying baffle configuration for controlled ingredient introduction in custom skincare or confectionery production
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering design choice to adapt mixing chamber geometry for controlled material interaction
Source Patent Element
Supporting frame with elongated rods and connectors
PTD Variation
Reconfiguring frame structure to accommodate different sample volumes and processing requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable structural modification using standard mechanical engineering principles of modular design
Source Patent Element
Carbonated beverage apparatus for mixing and chilling
PTD Variation
Implementing flavor injection system for customizable frozen product manufacturing
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of existing mixing technology by adding standard ingredient introduction mechanism
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856966's disclosure, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations in the present publication obvious, as they represent predictable applications of known thermal processing and mechanical mixing technologies across multiple domains. The technical teachings provide sufficient motivation and framework for adapting the core apparatus to diverse industrial contexts, rendering subsequent claims involving similar mechanisms non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,966
TitleCarbonated beverage apparatus