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Adaptable Electric Handheld Device for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857114_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Electric Handheld Device for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857114_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857114_0002_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. 11,857,114.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses a versatile, handheld electric device capable of being adapted for various applications beyond barbecue, including cleaning surfaces, sanitizing medical equipment, pet grooming, automating food preparation, and cleaning jewelry.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Hand-held electric barbecue device,' addressed the limitations of traditional manual barbecue forks by providing a handheld electric device for convenient and controlled cooking. However, the patent's scope was limited to the barbecue industry. The present inventive concept solves the problem of restricted application by extending the core technology to diverse fields, offering a more comprehensive solution.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptable electric handheld device comprises a handle internally provided with a driving system and a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism is in driving connection to an output end of the driving system and is detachably connected to a variety of interchangeable heads, such as a cleaning head, sanitizing head, pet grooming tool, food processing head, or jewelry cleaning tool. This modular design enables users to easily switch between different applications, making the device highly versatile and efficient.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in its adaptability to various industries and applications, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step involves the recognition of the core technology's potential beyond barbecue and the development of interchangeable heads to cater to diverse needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different handle designs, adjustable power settings, or integrated sensors for enhanced performance and safety. Variations may also include specialized heads for specific industries, such as dental or veterinary applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable electric handheld device has significant commercial potential across various industries, including cleaning services, medical equipment suppliers, pet grooming businesses, food processing companies, and jewelry retailers. The device's versatility and efficiency make it an attractive solution for professionals and individuals seeking to streamline their workflows and improve results.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J43/283
A A47 A47J43/18

Field of Art

Handheld electric devices with modular attachments, specifically focusing on mechanical systems for interchangeable tool interfaces in consumer and industrial applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, electrical systems, and modular tool interfaces, familiar with adaptable handheld device technologies across multiple industries

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental design of the source patent's electric barbecue device as inherently adaptable to multiple applications. The core technical elements - a handle with an internal driving system, linkage mechanism, and detachable tool interface - represent a generalized platform that could be readily modified for diverse functional requirements. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core mechanical and electrical design principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Handle with internal driving system and motor with D-shaped shaft for rotational control
PTD Variation
Applying the same driving system to different functional heads like cleaning, sanitizing, and food processing tools
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the motor and linkage mechanism could be universally applied across different tool interfaces using standard mechanical coupling techniques
Source Patent Element
Detachable barbecue fork connection mechanism
PTD Variation
Modular head attachment system for interchangeable tools with similar mechanical interface
Obviousness Reasoning
The source patent's connection methodology provides a clear template for creating standardized tool attachment points across different applications
Source Patent Element
Handle with insertion port and internal bearing mounting slots
PTD Variation
Adapting the handle design to accommodate different tool head geometries while maintaining consistent mechanical integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying the handle's internal structure to support varied tool heads represents a routine design adaptation for a skilled engineer
Source Patent Element
Electric power-driven rotational mechanism
PTD Variation
Extending rotational power transfer to cleaning, grooming, and processing applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Translating a rotational power system to different functional domains is a predictable engineering solution with well-understood mechanical principles
Source Patent Element
Handheld device with integrated electrical and mechanical systems
PTD Variation
Creating a universal platform for multiple industry-specific tool applications
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize the inherent versatility of the source patent's core technological architecture
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857114's disclosure of a hand-held electric device with a modular tool interface, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of prior art, employing standard mechanical and electrical design principles to adapt a fundamental technological platform across multiple application domains. The disclosed variations would be readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in the art of modular handheld electric devices.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,114
TitleHand-held electric barbecue device
Assignee(s)FOSHAN DEYE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.