Autonomous Food Processing System: Precision Mixing Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856977_0010_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Autonomous Food Processing System: Precision Mixing Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856977_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856977_0010_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 mixing apparatus for mixing an additive with food while the food is falling has limitations in terms of flexibility, customization, and scalability. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing a modular, autonomous, and highly adaptable system that can process various food types and additives with unprecedented precision and speed.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's use of advanced robotics, computer vision, and machine learning algorithms to enable real-time customization and quality control constitutes a significant departure from the original patent's limitations. The introduction of a cloud-based platform for remote monitoring and control, as well as the modular design, further distinguish the new invention from the prior art.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of robotic arms, vision systems, or machine learning algorithms. Variations could also include the integration of additional sensors, such as temperature or humidity sensors, to further enhance the system's precision and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Autonomous Food Processing System has significant commercial potential in the food processing industry, particularly in the production of customized, high-quality food products. The system's ability to adapt to changing market demands and its potential for predictive maintenance make it an attractive solution for food manufacturers seeking to improve efficiency 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.