Specialized Cooking Devices for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857111_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Cooking Devices for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857111_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857111_0004_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. 11,857,111.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept adapts the original cooking device to operate in specific, niche environments, including high-altitude, extreme weather, high-security, disaster relief, and extreme cold weather conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for a cooking device and method of cooking food item based on predicting food core temperature has limitations in terms of its applicability to unique operational environments. This new inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized cooking devices tailored to specific extreme environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims describe five specialized cooking devices, each designed for a specific extreme environment. The high-altitude cooking device features a heating chamber adapted for operation at elevations above 8,000 feet and a temperature sensor calibrated to account for atmospheric pressure changes. The extreme weather cooking device has a sealed heating chamber to prevent moisture and air infiltration, with a temperature sensor protected from environmental factors. The high-security cooking device features secure access control and encrypted temperature sensor data. The disaster relief cooking device is portable, powered by a renewable energy source, and designed for use in remote or emergency situations. The extreme cold weather cooking device has an insulated heating chamber to maintain a minimum temperature of -20°C, with a temperature sensor designed to operate accurately at extremely low temperatures.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations to the original cooking device, including specialized heating chambers, sensors, and control systems tailored to specific extreme environments. These adaptations provide a unique solution to the problem of cooking in these environments, distinguishing the new inventive concept from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include cooking devices designed for other niche environments, such as underwater or space-based cooking. Variations could include different types of heating elements, sensors, or control systems, or the integration of additional features, such as automated food preparation or advanced user interfaces.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized cooking devices have significant commercial potential in various industries, including aerospace, defense, disaster relief, and outdoor recreation. They could also be marketed to individuals or organizations operating in extreme environments, providing a unique solution to their cooking needs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J37/1266
A A47 A47J36/32
F F24 F24C7/085
G G05 G05D23/1917
G G05 G05D23/1928

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,111
TitleCooking device and method of cooking food item based on predicting food core temperature
Assignee(s)Koninklijke Philips N.V.