Specialized Hand-Held Electric Barbecue Devices for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857114_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Hand-Held Electric Barbecue Devices for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857114_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857114_0009_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 relates to a series of hand-held electric barbecue devices adapted for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, including high-altitude, high-wind, disaster relief, high-security, and arctic environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original hand-held electric barbecue device patent (background) is limited to general outdoor use. However, the new inventive concept addresses the need for specialized barbecue devices that can operate effectively in extreme environmental conditions, such as high-altitude, high-wind, disaster relief, high-security, and arctic environments, where the original device would be inadequate or unreliable.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises five specialized hand-held electric barbecue devices, each tailored to a specific extreme environment. The high-altitude device features a modified driving system capable of operating at low atmospheric pressure, with a pressure sensor to adjust power output accordingly. The high-wind device includes a securing mechanism to attach to a stable surface and an adjustable angle for the barbecue fork to counteract wind resistance. The disaster-relief device features a ruggedized handle and a water-resistant driving system, powered by a portable solar panel and battery pack. The high-security device includes an encrypted control system and a tamper-evident locking mechanism, designed to operate in various extreme environmental conditions. The arctic device incorporates a specialized thermal insulation system and a cold-weather-resistant motor, capable of operating at temperatures below -20°C.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the adaptation of the original hand-held electric barbecue device to specific, extreme environmental conditions, resulting in a series of specialized devices that overcome the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step is the combination of unique features and components that enable each device to operate effectively in its respective environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include additional features, such as GPS tracking for the disaster-relief device or biometric authentication for the high-security device. Variations could also include different power sources, such as fuel cells or advanced batteries, to enhance portability and reliability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized hand-held electric barbecue devices have significant commercial potential in various industries, including outdoor recreation, disaster relief, military, and environmental monitoring. The target markets include government agencies, outdoor enthusiasts, and organizations operating in extreme 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 expertise in mechanical design, electrical systems, and environmental adaptation of portable cooking technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with mechanical engineering background, familiar with electric motor systems, thermal management, portable device design, and adaptable mechanical configurations for outdoor cooking equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental hand-held electric barbecue device provides a modular platform that can be readily adapted to specific environmental conditions through predictable engineering modifications. The PTD's variations represent straightforward extensions of the original device's core mechanical and electrical design principles. These adaptations involve standard engineering techniques like thermal insulation, pressure compensation, and environmental ruggedization that are well-understood within portable device design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Motor with D-shaped shaft and rotating sleeve from original patent
PTD Variation
High-altitude device with pressure sensor to adjust motor power output
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding a pressure compensation mechanism is a known technique for maintaining consistent motor performance across different atmospheric conditions, representing a predictable solution to altitude-related operational challenges
Source Patent Element
Detachable barbecue fork connection mechanism
PTD Variation
High-wind device with surface securing mechanism and adjustable fork angle
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying the attachment system to provide stability is an obvious design choice for improving device performance in challenging environmental conditions, utilizing standard mechanical adaptation techniques
Source Patent Element
Handle with internal driving system
PTD Variation
Disaster-relief device with ruggedized handle and solar/battery power system
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating alternative power sources and enhancing structural durability are standard engineering approaches for expanding device utility in specialized contexts, representing predictable technological evolution
Source Patent Element
Locking mechanism with connection slots
PTD Variation
High-security device with encrypted control and tamper-evident locking
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing security features through electronic and mechanical modifications represents a straightforward application of known security technologies to the existing device architecture
Source Patent Element
Electric motor as primary driving mechanism
PTD Variation
Arctic device with specialized thermal insulation and cold-weather motor
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting motor performance for extreme temperatures is a standard engineering practice, involving well-understood thermal management and materials selection techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857114 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations of hand-held electric barbecue devices to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable technological adaptations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation. The disclosed environmental variations represent standard engineering approaches to expanding device utility through modular design and targeted performance modifications.

Original Patent Information

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