Next-Generation Hand-Held Electric Barbecue Device
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A futuristic, high-tech hand-held electric barbecue device that integrates advanced features such as self-cleaning, precision temperature control, modular design, smokeless technology, and AI-powered cooking assistance to revolutionize outdoor cooking experiences.
Background and Problem Solved
The original hand-held electric barbecue device, while innovative, has limitations in terms of cleanliness, temperature control, and versatility. The next-generation device addresses these limitations by incorporating cutting-edge technologies to provide a more efficient, convenient, and enjoyable cooking experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The next-generation hand-held electric barbecue device comprises a handle internally provided with a driving system and a linkage mechanism, which connects to a barbecue fork. The device features a self-cleaning mechanism utilizing a retractable brush to remove food residue, a precision temperature control system with a thermocouple and PID controller, a modular design allowing for interchangeable barbecue forks and cooking surfaces, an integrated smokeless technology using an electrostatic precipitator, and an AI-powered cooking assistant employing machine learning algorithms to optimize cooking parameters and provide real-time guidance.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novel combination of advanced features, including self-cleaning, precision temperature control, modular design, smokeless technology, and AI-powered cooking assistance, constitutes a significant inventive step beyond the original patent, providing a paradigm shift in hand-held electric barbecue devices.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in the design and implementation of the self-cleaning mechanism, precision temperature control system, modular design, smokeless technology, and AI-powered cooking assistant. Additionally, the device could be adapted for use in different environments, such as indoor cooking or commercial applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation hand-held electric barbecue device has vast commercial potential in the outdoor recreation and cooking industries, with potential applications in camping, picnicking, and backyard cooking. The device's advanced features and improved user experience could attract a wide range of consumers, from casual outdoor enthusiasts to professional chefs and restaurateurs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J43/283 |
| A | A47 | A47J43/18 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Culinary and kitchen appliance engineering, specifically portable electric cooking devices with mechanical actuation systems, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical control systems, and food preparation technology
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with expertise in small appliance design, electrical control systems, and thermal management, possessing knowledge of cooking device mechanisms, temperature control techniques, and user interface design
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the disclosed advanced features represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's fundamental hand-held electric barbecue device design. The core mechanical structure remains consistent, with added technological enhancements that are readily achievable through standard engineering practices. The modular improvements and integrated technologies represent logical progressions in portable cooking device development that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,114 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hand-held electric barbecue device |
| Assignee(s) | FOSHAN DEYE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |