Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Microwave Drying for Smart Food Seasoning Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856973_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Microwave Drying for Smart Food Seasoning Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856973_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856973_0003_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. 11,856,973.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method for manufacturing instant soup stock solid seasoning using microwave drying. However, this method has limitations in terms of customization, production monitoring, and flavor retention. The present invention addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and graphene-based nanomaterials to create a personalized instant soup stock solid seasoning system, which is non-obvious compared to the original patent's method of manufacturing.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in the AI-driven flavor profiling module, such as using different machine learning algorithms or incorporating additional sensory data. The IoT-enabled sensor network could be replaced with alternative sensing technologies, and the blockchain-based data analytics module could be modified to utilize different blockchain platforms.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the food industry, particularly in the areas of personalized nutrition, meal kit delivery, and smart packaging. The target market includes health-conscious consumers, meal kit providers, and food manufacturers seeking to differentiate their products through innovative technology integration.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23L23/10
A A23 A23L5/34
A A23 A23L5/51
A A23 A23L5/55
A A23 A23L13/10
A A23 A23L13/52
A A23 A23L27/10
A A23 A23L27/88
A A23 A23P30/10
A A23 A23V2002/00

Field of Art

Food Processing and Seasoning Technology, specifically focused on instant soup stock solid seasoning production, involving techniques in food dehydration, flavor extraction, and ingredient processing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A food technologist with expertise in food engineering, seasoning formulation, drying technologies, and advanced processing techniques, typically holding a BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering with 3-5 years of industrial experience in food product development

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed AI, IoT, and blockchain enhancements represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's core manufacturing method, applying standard digital transformation strategies to existing food processing technologies. The integration of advanced sensing, machine learning, and data tracking represents incremental improvements that leverage known computational techniques to enhance existing food production processes. These variations would be considered obvious combinations of known technological approaches within food manufacturing innovation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Microwave drying method for soup stock solid seasoning
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensor network tracking environmental conditions during drying process
Obviousness Reasoning
Monitoring and controlling processing conditions is a standard engineering practice, and integrating digital sensors into existing manufacturing processes represents a predictable technological enhancement
Source Patent Element
Mixture formation using raw meat and soup stock with specific inosinic acid concentration
PTD Variation
AI-driven flavor profiling module determining user taste preferences for seasoning customization
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalization of food products through computational analysis is a known technique, and applying machine learning to flavor optimization represents an obvious extension of existing product development methodologies
Source Patent Element
Drying process involving specific temperature, vacuum, and microwave output parameters
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data analytics module ensuring production transparency and ingredient authentication
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing traceability systems using distributed ledger technologies is a standard approach in modern manufacturing, representing an obvious technological progression
Source Patent Element
Soup stock solid seasoning composition
PTD Variation
Incorporation of graphene-based nanomaterials to enhance flavor release and aroma retention
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science enhancement of food products through nanomaterial integration is a known technique, and exploring novel material properties represents a predictable innovation strategy
Source Patent Element
Method of manufacturing instant soup stock solid seasoning
PTD Variation
Smart packaging system with sensor-enabled label tracking product freshness
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensing technologies into packaging for quality monitoring is a well-established approach in food technology, representing an obvious design choice
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would be considered obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art in light of US Patent 11856973, as the proposed technological enhancements represent predictable combinations of known techniques in food processing, digital sensing, and computational personalization, without demonstrating unexpected results or non-obvious technical achievements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,973
TitleInstant soup stock solid seasoning and method for manufacturing same
Assignee(s)Ariake Japan Co., Ltd.