Predictive Core Temperature Technology for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of predicting food core temperature to develop innovative solutions for various industries, including commercial laundry, fruit ripening, perishable goods transportation, pharmaceutical drying, and blood product storage.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on cooking devices and methods for predicting food core temperature. However, the underlying technology has broader applications. This inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by exploring new industries and use cases where predictive core temperature technology can provide significant value.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept involves adapting the predictive core temperature technology to various industries. For instance, in commercial laundry, the technology can optimize energy consumption by predicting the energy required to wash a load of laundry based on its core temperature. In fruit ripening, the technology can monitor and control the ripening process by adjusting storage conditions according to the predicted core temperature of the fruits and vegetables. Similarly, in perishable goods transportation, the technology can detect spoilage by predicting the core temperature of the goods. In pharmaceutical drying, the technology can optimize the drying process by adjusting conditions based on the predicted core temperature of the pharmaceuticals. Finally, in blood product storage, the technology can monitor and control the temperature of blood products to ensure they remain within a predetermined range.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious application of the predictive core temperature technology to diverse industries, going beyond the original cooking device and method. The inventive step lies in recognizing the broader potential of the technology and adapting it to address specific problems in various fields.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the predictive core temperature technology with existing systems in each industry, such as laundry management software or pharmaceutical drying equipment. Variations could involve using different types of sensors or algorithms to predict core temperature, or developing specialized devices for specific industries.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including commercial laundry, fruit ripening, perishable goods transportation, pharmaceutical drying, and blood product storage. The technology can provide cost savings, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality, making it an attractive solution for companies operating in these industries.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J37/1266 |
| A | A47 | A47J36/32 |
| F | F24 | F24C7/085 |
| G | G05 | G05D23/1917 |
| G | G05 | G05D23/1928 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Thermal control systems and sensor-based process optimization across multiple domains including food processing, industrial equipment, and environmental monitoring
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in temperature sensing, control systems, and process optimization, capable of applying sensor-based predictive technologies across different technical domains
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core technology of predictive temperature monitoring using mass and temperature sensors is fundamentally transferable across different industrial applications. The source patent's core innovation of using sensor data to predict and control thermal processes provides a clear technical framework that can be readily adapted to other domains with predictable results. The variations disclosed in the PTD represent straightforward extensions of the original cooking device's core technological principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,111 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cooking device and method of cooking food item based on predicting food core temperature |
| Assignee(s) | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |