Adaptable Curved Cutting Board Systems for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857117_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Curved Cutting Board Systems for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857117_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857117_0007_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

This inventive concept expands the application of curved cutting boards to various industries, including surgical, laboratory, forensic science, pharmaceutical, and veterinary settings, enabling efficient processing and analysis of diverse materials.

Background and Problem Solved

The original curved cutting board patent addressed the limitations of traditional flat cutting boards in food processing. However, its design and functionality were confined to the culinary industry. This inventive concept tackles the problem of adapting the curved cutting board technology to cater to the unique requirements of distinct industries, thereby unlocking new possibilities for efficient material processing and analysis.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptable curved cutting board system comprises a curved cutting board and holder designed to accommodate diverse materials and settings. The system's versatility is achieved through customizable features, such as adjustable curvature, interchangeable cutting surfaces, and adaptable holders. In a surgical setting, the curved cutting board is used to dissect and analyze biological tissue samples. In a laboratory setting, it is employed to chop and mix plant tissue samples. Similarly, the system is adapted for use in forensic science, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and veterinary laboratories, catering to the specific needs of each industry.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this inventive concept lies in its ability to transcend the original patent's culinary focus and apply the curved cutting board technology to diverse industries. The inventive step is the recognition of the core technology's potential to address material processing and analysis challenges in various fields, and the subsequent adaptation of the design to meet those specific needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the adaptable curved cutting board system could include modular designs, allowing users to interchange different cutting surfaces and holders depending on the specific application. Other variations might incorporate advanced materials, such as antimicrobial coatings or specialized surface textures, to enhance the system's performance in specific industries.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable curved cutting board system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including surgical, laboratory, forensic science, pharmaceutical, and veterinary markets. The system's ability to efficiently process and analyze diverse materials can lead to increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved outcomes. Target industries can benefit from this innovative technology, driving market growth and expansion.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J47/005
A A47 A47J47/16

Field of Art

Cutting board design and material processing systems, encompassing culinary, medical, scientific, and industrial applications involving surface manipulation and sample handling

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in materials engineering, product design, and cross-industry adaptable surface technologies, capable of recognizing transferable design principles across different technical domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental curved cutting board design from the source patent represents a versatile spatial manipulation technology with inherent adaptability across multiple technical domains. The core mechanical principles of a bendable surface with configurable geometry are universally applicable, making the extension to surgical, laboratory, and scientific contexts a predictable design variation. The PTD's industry-specific adaptations represent straightforward modifications that leverage the source patent's core technological innovation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flat bendable cutting board with configurable curvature
PTD Variation
Applying curved board design to surgical tissue sample processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting flexible surface technologies across domains, with predictable ergonomic and functional benefits
Source Patent Element
Through-holes and notched-out areas enabling board flexibility
PTD Variation
Incorporating modular design features for interchangeable cutting surfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering solution for enhancing product versatility using known mechanical design principles
Source Patent Element
Upward-extending opposed sides creating containment configuration
PTD Variation
Adapting board geometry for laboratory sample containment and processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite design solution for creating controlled processing environments using inherent structural characteristics
Source Patent Element
Bendable material allowing spatial reconfiguration
PTD Variation
Implementing specialized surface coatings for industry-specific requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Known material science approach of enhancing base technology through surface modification techniques
Source Patent Element
Cutting board designed for efficient food processing
PTD Variation
Extending design principles to forensic, pharmaceutical, and veterinary sample handling
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious technological transfer based on recognizing universal material manipulation principles
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 Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the extension of such design principles to diverse technical domains an obvious variation. The PTD's industry-specific adaptations represent predictable engineering solutions that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims in related technological spaces.

Original Patent Information

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