Adaptive Mixing Apparatus for Diverse Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856977_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Mixing Apparatus for Diverse Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856977_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856977_0004_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 disclosed a mixing apparatus for mixing an additive with food while the food is falling. However, it did not address the need for specialized variations of the mixing apparatus to cater to specific, niche environments. The present invention solves this problem by introducing adaptive designs and components that enable the mixing apparatus to operate effectively in diverse and challenging environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original mixing apparatus to specific, niche environments. The inventive step lies in the design of specialized enclosures and components that enable the mixing apparatus to operate effectively in diverse and challenging environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other embodiments of the adaptive mixing apparatus could include designs for use in space exploration, remote or isolated locations, or other unique operational environments. Variations of the invention could also include different types of additives or foods, or alternative mixing mechanisms.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive mixing apparatus has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food manufacturing, disaster relief, space exploration, and underwater exploration. The invention's ability to adapt to specific, niche environments enables it to cater to a wide range of markets and applications.

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.