Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Grill Kilt: AI-Enhanced Cooking Gear Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857007_0008_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Grill Kilt: AI-Enhanced Cooking Gear Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857007_0008_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857007_0008_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 with accessibility to utensils and accessories. However, it lacked the integration of advanced technologies to elevate the grilling experience. This new invention solves this limitation by combining the grill kilt with cutting-edge technologies to provide a more efficient, connected, and rewarding grilling experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the synergistic integration of the grill kilt with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and wearable technology, providing a more comprehensive and connected grilling experience. The inventive step is the combination of these technologies to create a system that optimizes food quality, enhances user experience, and provides real-time guidance and feedback.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the grill kilt with virtual or augmented reality systems to enhance the grilling experience, or incorporating additional sensors to monitor environmental factors such as temperature and humidity. Variations of the invention could also include different materials or designs for the grill kilt, or alternative blockchain-based systems for inventory management and loyalty programs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Synergistic Grill Kilt System has significant commercial potential in the grilling and outdoor cooking industry, with potential applications in restaurants, backyard grilling, and outdoor events. The system's integration of advanced technologies could appeal to tech-savvy consumers and professional grillers, and its focus on optimizing food quality and enhancing user experience could lead to increased customer loyalty and retention.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D13/04
A A41 A41D13/0012

Field of Art

Protective Garment Design and Wearable Technology, specifically focusing on specialized apparel for cooking and grilling environments with modular and adjustable features

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in textile engineering, garment design, and wearable technology, familiar with modular clothing systems, attachment mechanisms, and ergonomic design principles for functional apparel

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating smart technologies into the existing grill kilt design represents a predictable evolution of functional apparel. The source patent's modular panel structure naturally suggests opportunities for technological enhancement. The combination of existing garment design with emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and blockchain represents an obvious extension of known design principles and technological trends.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Detachable panel system with hook and loop attachments
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled utensil storage compartments with wireless tracking capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to add electronic tracking to an already modular garment design, as sensor miniaturization and embedded electronics are well-established techniques in wearable technology
Source Patent Element
Adjustable belt and panel configuration
PTD Variation
AI-powered sensor integration for monitoring grilling parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
The existing garment's structural flexibility naturally accommodates sensor integration, and adding environmental monitoring represents a predictable application of known wearable sensing technologies
Source Patent Element
Protective garment with multiple attachment points
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based inventory and loyalty tracking system
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending the garment's functional tracking capabilities through blockchain represents an obvious combination of existing digital tracking methodologies with specialized apparel design
Source Patent Element
Removable top portion and panel configuration
PTD Variation
Augmented reality and virtual guidance overlay system
Obviousness Reasoning
The modular design inherently supports additional technological overlays, and integrating AR guidance is a straightforward extension of existing wearable technology trends
Source Patent Element
Belt loop and attachment mechanism
PTD Variation
Haptic feedback system for real-time cooking guidance
Obviousness Reasoning
The existing garment's structural framework provides natural integration points for haptic feedback mechanisms, representing a predictable technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857007's disclosure of a modular grill kilt with detachable panels, a person of ordinary skill would find the technological variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The combination of known garment design principles with emerging technologies represents an incremental and predictable innovation that lacks the requisite non-obviousness for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,007
TitleGrill kilt
Assignee(s)GRILLKILT, LLC