Smart Grill Kilt: IoT Wearable for Advanced Cooking Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857007_0003_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Grill Kilt: IoT Wearable for Advanced Cooking Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857007_0003_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857007_0003_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 patent addressed the need for a protective garment that allows accessibility to utensils and accessories while grilling. However, it did not account for the growing demand for smart, connected, and data-driven grilling experiences. The present invention solves this problem by synergistically combining the Grill Kilt concept with advanced technologies to create a comprehensive grilling ecosystem.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the Smart Grill Kilt System lies in the synergistic integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the original Grill Kilt concept, creating a comprehensive grilling ecosystem that provides real-time food recognition, inventory management, temperature control, and personalized recipe suggestions. The inventive step is the unexpected combination of these technologies to create a wearable grilling garment that enhances the grilling experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Smart Grill Kilt System could include variations in the type of AI-powered module used, such as computer vision or natural language processing. The system could also be integrated with other technologies, such as augmented reality or robotics, to further enhance the grilling experience. Additionally, the system could be designed for specific grilling applications, such as barbecue or sous vide cooking.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Smart Grill Kilt System has significant commercial potential in the grilling and outdoor cooking industry, with applications in both consumer and commercial markets. The system could be marketed as a premium product for grilling enthusiasts, as well as a solution for restaurants and food service providers looking to enhance their grilling capabilities. The potential market for the Smart Grill Kilt System is substantial, with the global grilling industry projected to grow significantly in the coming years.

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 Wearable Technology, specifically focusing on specialized apparel for cooking and culinary activities, with expertise in modular garment design and integrated technological systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in textile engineering, wearable technology design, and culinary equipment interfaces, capable of integrating sensor technologies and modular garment configurations

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the Smart Grill Kilt System represents a predictable technological extension of the original grill kilt concept by incorporating contemporary digital technologies into an existing modular garment design. The fundamental structure of a detachable, utility-focused garment provides a natural platform for technological integration. The proposed AI, IoT, and blockchain enhancements represent standard evolutionary approaches to enhancing functional apparel through embedded smart technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Modular garment with detachable panels and belt loops

PTD Variation

Adding AI-powered food recognition module to detect spills and stains

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor technology into existing modular garment design represents a predictable application of known wearable technology techniques

Source Patent Element

Utility-focused garment designed for specific activity (grilling)

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based inventory tracking for utensils and accessories

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending garment functionality through digital tracking is a logical design evolution using standard technological integration methods

Source Patent Element

Protective garment with multiple attachment points

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled temperature sensors for real-time grill monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding environmental sensing capabilities to a specialized activity garment represents a straightforward technological enhancement

Source Patent Element

Garment designed for accessory management

PTD Variation

Machine learning recipe suggestion module integrated into wearable device

Obviousness Reasoning

Incorporating contextual recommendation systems into specialized activity apparel is a predictable technological progression

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857007 and the disclosed technological variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed Smart Grill Kilt System embodiments obvious and lacking inventive step. The systematic integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into a modular protective garment represents a predictable application of known technological enhancement techniques within the field of wearable technology and specialized culinary apparel.

Original Patent Information

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