Intelligent Curved Cutting Board System

Publication ID: 24-11857117_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Curved Cutting Board System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857117_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857117_0005_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. 11,857,117.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation curved cutting board system integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision to automate food processing, providing unparalleled efficiency and precision.

Background and Problem Solved

The original curved cutting board patent addressed the limitation of traditional flat cutting boards, but it still relied on manual operation. The new inventive concept solves this problem by introducing an integrated food processing module powered by AI and machine learning, enabling real-time cutting pattern adjustments and automated food processing.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Intelligent Curved Cutting Board System consists of a curved cutting board with an integrated food processing module, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. This module utilizes computer vision to detect and adjust cutting patterns in real-time, ensuring optimal food processing efficiency. The system also includes a built-in sensing system to detect the type and quantity of food items, automatically adjusting the cutting board's curvature and angle. Additionally, the system integrates with a smart kitchen hub to provide real-time recipe suggestions and cooking guidance. The curved cutting board features an integrated augmented reality display, providing users with real-time cooking guidance, recipe suggestions, and nutritional information.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in food processing by integrating AI, machine learning, and computer vision into a curved cutting board system. This innovation enables real-time adjustments, automated food processing, and unparalleled precision, making the original curved cutting board patent obsolete.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include a modular design, where the food processing module and smart kitchen hub are separate components. Variations could include different types of sensors, such as weight sensors or moisture sensors, to detect food items and adjust the cutting board's curvature and angle.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Intelligent Curved Cutting Board System has vast commercial potential in the kitchen appliance and smart home industries. It targets professional chefs, home cooks, and meal preparation services, offering a revolutionary solution for efficient and precise food processing.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J47/005
A A47 A47J47/16

Field of Art

Kitchen utensils and food preparation equipment, specifically cutting board design and food processing technologies, requiring expertise in mechanical design, materials engineering, and kitchen ergonomics

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with engineering or industrial design background, familiar with kitchen product innovation, computer-assisted design, and emerging food preparation technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies and intelligent sensing systems into the foundational curved cutting board design represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's core innovation of a bendable, curved cutting board provides a natural platform for incorporating advanced processing technologies. The proposed intelligent features are logical extensions of existing kitchen technology trends, utilizing well-established AI and computer vision techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flat bendable cutting board with configurable curvature
PTD Variation
Adding computer vision and AI-powered curvature adjustment
Obviousness Reasoning
Automated shape modification is a known technique in adaptive materials and smart design, representing a predictable application of sensor and control technologies
Source Patent Element
Through-holes and notched areas along cutting board sides
PTD Variation
Integrating sensor mounting points for food detection and processing modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Utilizing existing structural features for sensor integration is a standard design approach in modular product development
Source Patent Element
Cutting board configured for efficient food processing
PTD Variation
Adding computer vision and machine learning for automated cutting patterns
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational intelligence to improve mechanical processes is a well-established engineering approach with predictable technological progression
Source Patent Element
Flat bendable cutting board with configurable geometry
PTD Variation
Incorporating augmented reality display for cooking guidance
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing physical tools with digital information overlay is a common design strategy in modern smart product development
Source Patent Element
Cutting board designed for food preparation efficiency
PTD Variation
Integrating smart kitchen hub for recipe and nutritional guidance
Obviousness Reasoning
Connecting kitchen tools to broader information and guidance systems represents a natural technological convergence
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857117's disclosure of a curved, bendable cutting board, the present publication demonstrates that a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the integration of AI, computer vision, and smart sensing technologies into the fundamental cutting board design to be an obvious technological progression, rendering subsequent claims of novelty in this domain prima facie obvious.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,117
TitleCurved cutting board and holder