AI-Driven Food Coating System: Optimized Mixing Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856977_0005_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Driven Food Coating System: Optimized Mixing Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856977_0005_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856977_0005_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 relates to a mixing apparatus for coating food with additives. However, the existing design has limitations in terms of additive distribution, waste minimization, and cleaning efficiency. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing AI-driven optimization, modular additive storage, and self-cleaning mechanisms to create a more efficient, flexible, and sustainable food manufacturing system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces AI-driven optimization, modular additive storage, and self-cleaning mechanisms, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement over the existing design, enabling more efficient, flexible, and sustainable food manufacturing processes.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in AI algorithm design, additive storage module configurations, and self-cleaning mechanism implementations. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use with different types of food products, such as snacks, confectionery, or baked goods.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent food mixing and coating system has significant commercial potential in the food manufacturing industry, particularly in the production of noodles, snacks, and other processed foods. The system's ability to optimize additive distribution, minimize waste, and increase efficiency could lead to cost savings and improved product quality, making it an attractive solution for food manufacturers.

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.