Advanced Food Mixing Apparatus for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856977_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Food Mixing Apparatus for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856977_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856977_0009_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, the original invention did not address the challenges and requirements of specific, niche environments. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized mixing apparatuses tailored to these unique operational environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original mixing apparatus to specific, niche environments, addressing the unique challenges and requirements of these environments. The inventive step resides in the specialized design elements, such as remote access and control, weather-resistant housing, temperature-controlled additive supply, power generation and water purification units, and compensation for low air pressure and low oxygen levels.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include variations in the design of the mixing apparatus, such as different hopper configurations, alternative additive supply devices, or modified control systems. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in other niche environments, such as space exploration or underwater operations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food manufacturing, disaster relief, and high-security facilities. The specialized mixing apparatuses can provide unique solutions for specific markets, enabling companies to operate efficiently and effectively in challenging environments.

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.