Advanced Adaptive Soup Stock Seasoning Technology
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for instant soup stock solid seasoning provides a method for manufacturing a seasoning using a microwave reduced-pressure drying method. However, this invention has limitations in terms of adaptability to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The present invention addresses this limitation by providing specialized variations of the instant soup stock solid seasoning, tailored to meet the needs of extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, disaster relief, and remote areas.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of the original instant soup stock solid seasoning to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step is the combination of the original patent's microwave reduced-pressure drying method with specialized features and modifications to create a new, non-obvious invention that addresses the needs of extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, disaster relief, and remote areas.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different types of containers, such as airtight or vacuum-sealed containers, or incorporating additional ingredients to enhance the nutritional value of the seasoning. Variations of the invention could also include adapting the seasoning for use in other specialized environments, such as space exploration or military operations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in the food industry, particularly in the areas of emergency food supply, disaster relief, and remote area nutrition. The market for specialized instant soup stock solid seasonings is growing, driven by increasing demand for convenient, nutritionally balanced meals in challenging environments. The invention could be marketed to government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies operating in these areas.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food Processing and Preservation Technologies, specifically focused on dehydrated seasoning and stock preparation methods, involving microwave drying techniques and nutritional ingredient optimization
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A food technologist with expertise in dehydration processes, seasoning formulation, packaging design, and understanding of microwave drying parameters, typically holding a BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering with 3-5 years industrial experience
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's microwave reduced-pressure drying method for soup stock seasoning provides a fundamental technical framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environmental contexts. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technology by applying known packaging, drying, and preservation techniques to specific use cases. The modifications demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be immediately apparent to a skilled practitioner in food processing technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,973 |
|---|---|
| Title | Instant soup stock solid seasoning and method for manufacturing same |
| Assignee(s) | Ariake Japan Co., Ltd. |