Advanced Grill Kilt: Smart Cooking Protection System

Publication ID: 24-11857007_0001_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Grill Kilt: Smart Cooking Protection System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857007_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857007_0001_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. 11,857,007.

Background and Problem Solved

The original Grill Kilt invention provided a garment for protecting clothing from food spills and providing accessibility to utensils. However, it had limitations in terms of adjustability, accessibility, and safety. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable length and width, built-in utensil holders, detachable apron portions with waterproof coatings, cooling systems, and safety features such as heat-resistant layers and warning systems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as adjustable length and width, built-in utensil holders, detachable apron portions with waterproof coatings, cooling systems, and safety features, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the combination and integration of these features, providing a more efficient, safe, and accessible grilling experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Enhanced Grill Kilt System could include different materials, such as breathable fabrics or insulating layers, to enhance comfort and protection. Variations could also include different designs for the utensil holders, apron portions, or cooling systems, or the integration of additional features such as Bluetooth connectivity or temperature control.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Enhanced Grill Kilt System has significant commercial potential in the grilling and outdoor cooking industry, targeting both professional grillers and recreational users. The system's improved accessibility, safety, and efficiency make it an attractive solution for those seeking to enhance their grilling experience. Potential market segments include high-end grilling enthusiasts, commercial grilling operations, and outdoor recreation retailers.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A41	A41D13/04
A	A41	A41D13/0012

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Protective Garments and Accessories for Cooking/Grilling, specifically focusing on adjustable apron-style garments with modular components and utility features

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in textile design, garment engineering, and culinary protective wear, familiar with modular clothing systems and ergonomic accessory integration

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's modular garment design, utilizing standard textile engineering techniques and known accessory integration methods to enhance functionality and user experience in protective cooking wear.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Detachable panel system with hook and loop attachments

PTD Variation

Adding waterproof coating to detachable apron portions

Obviousness Reasoning

Material enhancement is a predictable design variation using known waterproofing techniques commonly applied in protective garment manufacturing

Source Patent Element

Garment with belt and adjustable configuration

PTD Variation

Integrating built-in utensil holders and magnetic strips for tool retention

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding storage features to protective garments is an obvious solution to improve user convenience using standard accessory integration methods

Source Patent Element

Modular garment with removable components

PTD Variation

Implementing cooling systems and heat-resistant layers

Obviousness Reasoning

Performance enhancement through material and thermal management is a predictable improvement using established textile engineering principles

Source Patent Element

Garment with multiple attachment points and panels

PTD Variation

Creating interchangeable components with zippered pockets and safety warning systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding functional modularity through standard textile attachment and electronic integration techniques represents an obvious design evolution

Source Patent Element

Adjustable garment with belt loops and attachment mechanisms

PTD Variation

Adding removable and washable inner linings

Obviousness Reasoning

Improving garment hygiene and maintenance through detachable components is a predictable solution using known textile design practices

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857007 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step, as the proposed modifications represent predictable combinations of known techniques in protective garment design and accessory integration.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,007
Title	Grill kilt
Assignee(s)	GRILLKILT, LLC