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Intelligent Express Barbeque Systems with Integrated Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857110_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Express Barbeque Systems with Integrated Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857110_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857110_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. 11,857,110.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel cooking system that combines an express barbeque with offset heat distributor with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide enhanced cooking experiences, improved food safety, and optimized cooking conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an express barbeque with an offset heat distributor, which improved cooking efficiency but lacked integration with other technologies to enhance user experience and food quality. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by incorporating AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide a more comprehensive cooking solution.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The intelligent express barbeque system comprises a smart BBQ grill with an offset heat distributor, a blockchain-based food safety monitoring module, and an IoT-enabled temperature control system. The blockchain module tracks food preparation history, while the IoT system optimizes cooking conditions for optimal food quality. Additionally, the system may include an AI-powered recipe suggestion module, a new material-based non-stick cooking surface, and a sensor-enabled cooking parameter monitoring system. These integrated technologies enable real-time cooking analytics, personalized recipe recommendations, and optimized cooking settings.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of the express barbeque with offset heat distributor and advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials. The inventive step resides in the integration of these technologies to provide a holistic cooking solution that enhances user experience, food safety, and cooking efficiency.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations of the blockchain-based food safety monitoring module, such as integrating with existing food safety standards or using alternative blockchain platforms. Additionally, the AI-powered recipe suggestion module could be modified to accommodate different cuisines or cooking styles. The new material-based non-stick cooking surface could be replaced with alternative materials or coatings, and the sensor-enabled cooking parameter monitoring system could be adapted for use with different types of cooking appliances.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent express barbeque system has significant commercial potential in the outdoor cooking and smart home industries. Target markets include consumers seeking advanced cooking solutions, restaurants and commercial kitchens looking to improve cooking efficiency, and food safety-conscious consumers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J37/0704
A A47 A47J37/0786
B B23 B23P19/04
A A47 A47J2037/0795

Field of Art

Cooking apparatus design, specifically barbecue and grilling technologies with heat distribution systems, involving mechanical engineering, thermal management, and food preparation equipment

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or culinary equipment designer with expertise in thermal management, cooking system design, and integration of electronic control systems into cooking appliances

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like IoT, AI, and blockchain into existing cooking apparatus designs represents a predictable extension of standard technological convergence. The core mechanical elements of the express barbeque with offset heat distributors provide a natural platform for adding intelligent monitoring and control systems. The proposed variations represent straightforward technological augmentations that leverage existing computational and sensing technologies to enhance a known cooking apparatus design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Heat distributors positioned along base with lateral extension capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding sensor-enabled monitoring of heat distribution and temperature control
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding electronic sensors to monitor existing mechanical heat distribution is a predictable application of known IoT monitoring techniques to improve functional performance
Source Patent Element
Cooking grill with openings allowing airflow
PTD Variation
Implementing AI-powered recipe suggestion and cooking parameter optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating computational intelligence to manage airflow and cooking conditions represents a standard design evolution using known machine learning techniques
Source Patent Element
Cooking drawer with grill and drip tray configuration
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based food safety and supply chain tracking module
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying distributed ledger technologies to track food preparation and origin is a logical extension of existing traceability requirements in food preparation systems
Source Patent Element
Base with front, rear, and side heat distribution
PTD Variation
New material-based non-stick cooking surfaces with integrated sensor technologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Upgrading cooking surfaces with advanced materials and embedded sensing represents a predictable technological improvement using known materials science techniques
Source Patent Element
Express cooking grill with modular heat distribution system
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled real-time cooking analytics and feedback system
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing computational feedback systems to optimize existing mechanical cooking processes is a standard approach to enhancing user experience and cooking performance
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857110 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed intelligent cooking system variations obvious and non-inventive. The integration of IoT, AI, blockchain, and advanced materials into the existing express barbeque design represents a predictable technological evolution that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential claims to such systems obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,110
TitleExpress barbeque with offset heat distributor and method of using same