Specialized Hand-held Electric Barbecue Devices for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857114_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Hand-held Electric Barbecue Devices for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857114_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857114_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. 11,857,114.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses a series of specialized hand-held electric barbecue devices tailored to specific, high-demand environments, including correctional facilities, extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, high-altitude environments, and marine settings.

Background and Problem Solved

The original hand-held electric barbecue device patent has limitations in terms of security, weather resistance, and adaptability to unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations that cater to specific niche markets, ensuring improved performance, safety, and user experience.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims describe a range of innovative hand-held electric barbecue devices, each designed to tackle specific challenges. For instance, the high-security device features a tamper-evident handle and secure locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized access. The extreme weather device boasts a waterproof handle and wind-resistant barbecue fork, enabling users to cook in harsh conditions. The disaster relief device incorporates a solar-powered driving system and detachable, portable barbecue fork for emergency response situations. The high-altitude device includes a pressure-resistant handle and modified driving system to compensate for lower air pressure. Lastly, the marine device features a marine-grade handle and waterproof driving system to withstand exposure to saltwater and moisture. These specialized devices overcome the limitations of the original patent, offering users enhanced functionality and peace of mind.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features and combinations that are non-obvious compared to the original patent. Specifically, the integration of tamper-evident handles, secure locking mechanisms, waterproof and wind-resistant components, solar-powered driving systems, pressure-resistant handles, and marine-grade materials represents a significant departure from the original design. These innovative features and combinations provide a unique solution to the specific challenges posed by niche environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include hand-held electric barbecue devices designed for other specialized environments, such as search and rescue operations, remote wilderness areas, or high-temperature industrial settings. Variations could also involve the use of alternative energy sources, such as fuel cells or advanced batteries, to further enhance the devices' performance and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized hand-held electric barbecue devices have significant commercial potential in various industries, including correctional facilities, disaster relief organizations, outdoor recreation, and marine services. The market demand for these devices is substantial, driven by the need for reliable, high-performance cooking solutions in challenging environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J43/283
A A47 A47J43/18

Field of Art

Portable cooking devices, specifically hand-held electric barbecue equipment with mechanical driving and locking systems, requiring mechanical engineering and electrical design skills

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in portable cooking devices, familiar with electric motor systems, mechanical linkages, handle design, and adaptable device configurations for outdoor and specialized environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental electric barbecue device design provides a clear technical foundation for specialized environment adaptations. The core mechanical principles of the original device can be systematically modified to address specific environmental challenges through predictable engineering variations. These modifications represent standard design adaptations within the technical domain of portable cooking equipment.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Handle with internal driving system and detachable barbecue fork mechanism
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident handle with secure locking mechanism for correctional facilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying handle security is a predictable design choice for restricted environments, using known mechanical locking techniques to prevent unauthorized access
Source Patent Element
Motor-driven rotating shaft within handle
PTD Variation
Solar-powered driving system replacing electric motor
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting power sources is a known engineering technique, with solar power representing a predictable alternative energy solution for portable devices
Source Patent Element
Basic handle construction with internal mechanical components
PTD Variation
Pressure-resistant handle for high-altitude environments with modified driving system
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting mechanical systems for environmental conditions is a standard engineering practice, involving predictable material and design modifications
Source Patent Element
Electric motor and rotating mechanism
PTD Variation
Waterproof driving system for marine environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing environmental sealing techniques is a routine engineering solution for protecting electrical components in challenging conditions
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857114's disclosure of a hand-held electric barbecue device, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed specialized variations obvious through predictable engineering modifications. The technical extensions represent standard design adaptations within the portable cooking device domain, thereby establishing prior art that would render subsequent similar claims non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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