Intelligent Food Storage and Management System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A comprehensive food storage and management system integrating a patented food elevating platform with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to optimize food storage conditions, track inventory, and reduce food waste.
Background and Problem Solved
The original food elevating platform patent addressed the issue of food spoilage by elevating food above liquids. However, it lacked advanced features to monitor and control food storage conditions, leading to inefficient storage and waste. The new inventive concept solves this problem by incorporating synergistic technologies to create a smart food storage and management system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a food elevating platform with a sensor to detect the type of food placed on the platform, which communicates with a blockchain-based inventory management system to track food storage and expiration. Additionally, the platform integrates an IoT-enabled temperature control module to maintain optimal storage conditions and a new material-based antimicrobial coating to inhibit bacterial growth. The system also includes a cloud-based AI system to provide storage recommendations and a remote monitoring system to ensure optimal food storage conditions. The inventive concept enables real-time monitoring, automated inventory management, and data-driven decision-making for optimal food storage and reduction of food waste.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of advanced technologies, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive concept's novelty lies in the integration of these technologies to create a comprehensive food storage and management system that solves the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in sensor types, AI algorithms, and blockchain protocols. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different industries, such as restaurants, supermarkets, or food manufacturers, to optimize food storage and reduce waste.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent food storage and management system has significant commercial potential in the food industry, with applications in food storage, inventory management, and waste reduction. The system could be marketed to food manufacturers, restaurants, and supermarkets, with potential revenue streams from hardware sales, subscription-based software services, and data analytics.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J19/005 |
| B | B65 | B65D81/262 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food storage and container technologies, specifically focusing on platforms for elevating food items within storage containers, with expertise in materials science, sensor technologies, and food preservation systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, materials science, or food technology, possessing knowledge of sensor integration, IoT technologies, and food storage optimization techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating modern sensor, AI, and IoT technologies with the existing food elevating platform represents a predictable extension of the original patent's core functionality. The fundamental problem of food storage optimization naturally invites technological augmentation using standard industry techniques. The PTD's variations represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance food storage solutions.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,100 |
|---|---|
| Title | Food elevating platform |