Advanced Food Mixing Apparatus with Precision Control

Publication ID: 24-11856977_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Food Mixing Apparatus with Precision Control,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856977_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856977_0006_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 additives with food, but it had limitations in terms of additive distribution uniformity and food waste. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable speed and direction control, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of the mixing process.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the introduction of adjustable speed and direction control, modular design, real-time monitoring, and self-cleaning mechanism, which collectively provide a significant improvement over the original patent. The inventive step resides in the combination of these features, which enables optimized additive distribution, reduced food waste, and increased efficiency.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different hopper designs, adjustable additive flow rates, and varying self-cleaning mechanisms. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use with different types of food and additives, or integrated with existing manufacturing lines.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced mixing apparatus has significant commercial potential in the food manufacturing industry, particularly in the production of fried noodles, snack foods, and other processed foods. The invention's ability to optimize additive distribution, reduce food waste, and increase efficiency makes it an attractive solution for manufacturers seeking to improve product quality and reduce costs.

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.