RF Sterilization: Intelligent Heating System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856976_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “RF Sterilization: Intelligent Heating System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856976_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856976_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. 11,856,976.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a process for sterilizing or pasteurizing packaged articles using radio frequency energy. However, the existing process lacked real-time monitoring, tracking, and optimization capabilities, which limited its efficiency and regulatory compliance. The new invention addresses these limitations by incorporating cutting-edge technologies to create a more powerful and intelligent system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and machine learning with radio frequency heating is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies to create a more efficient, reliable, and trackable system for sterilizing and pasteurizing packaged articles.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT protocols, or blockchain platforms. Variations may also include the integration of additional sensors, such as temperature, humidity, or pressure sensors, to further optimize the heating process. Furthermore, the system could be adapted for use in different industries, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent radio frequency heating system has significant commercial potential in industries requiring sterilization and pasteurization, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, tracking, and optimization capabilities makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23L3/01
A A23 A23L3/003
A A23 A23L3/065
B B65 B65G35/00
B B65 B65G37/00
H H05 H05B6/48
H H05 H05B6/54
H H05 H05B6/60
H H05 H05B6/62
H H05 H05B6/68
H H05 H05B6/782
H H05 H05B6/80
A A23 A23V2002/00
A A47 A47J37/045
H H05 H05B6/46
H H05 H05B2206/045

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,976
TitleContact members for packaged articles heated with radio frequency energy