Advanced Multi-Industry Mixing Technology Patent

Publication ID: 24-11856977_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Multi-Industry Mixing Technology Patent,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856977_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856977_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. 11,856,977.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Mixing apparatus for mixing an additive with food while the food is falling', has limitations in its application to specific industries. This new invention addresses these limitations by adapting the core technology to tackle distinct challenges in diverse fields, such as optimizing livestock feed, reducing environmental impact, improving cosmetics manufacturing, enhancing bioremediation, and creating customized 3D printing materials.

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 the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges in distinct industries, resulting in a versatile mixing apparatus with broad commercial potential.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifications to the hopper design, spray device configurations, and material handling systems to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations may also involve integrating sensors, automation systems, or data analytics to optimize the mixing process and improve product quality.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including livestock feed, industrial farming, cosmetics manufacturing, bioremediation, and 3D printing. The market demand for efficient and uniform mixing technologies is substantial, and this invention is poised to capture a significant share of the market by offering a versatile and adaptable solution.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23P20/18
A A23 A23G3/0095
A A23 A23G3/26
A A23 A23L7/109
A A23 A23P20/13
A A47 A47J31/401
A A47 A47J31/402
A A47 A47J31/404
A A47 A47J31/465
A A47 A47J31/54
A A61 A61J3/005
B B01 B01F25/721
B B01 B01F33/813
B B01 B01F35/7548
B B01 B01J2/12
B B05 B05B13/025
B B05 B05B13/0257
A A23 A23V2002/00
B B05 B05C3/00
B B05 B05C3/08
B B05 B05D3/12
B B67 B67D1/0016

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,977
TitleMixing apparatus for mixing an additive with food while the food is falling
Assignee(s)AJINOMOTO CO., INC., MAYEKAWA MFG. CO., LTD.