Smart Kitchen Appliance Positioning System

Publication ID: 24-11857118_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Kitchen Appliance Positioning System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857118_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857118_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. 11,857,118.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation kitchen appliance positioning system that leverages self-learning algorithms, real-time data, and augmented reality to optimize kitchen workflow and ergonomics.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a device for positioning a kitchen appliance on a working surface. However, this solution is limited by its reliance on manual adjustment and lack of adaptability to different kitchen appliances and user preferences. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a smart, modular, and adaptive system that can learn from user behavior and adjust accordingly.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Smart Kitchen Appliance Positioning System comprises a self-learning algorithm that predicts and adapts to user preferences for optimal kitchen appliance placement. The system includes a modular base unit with interchangeable displacement elements, accommodating different kitchen appliances and cooking styles. Real-time data from environmental sensors and user feedback enables dynamic adjustment of the displacement element. An integrated augmented reality display provides users with real-time guidance on optimal kitchen appliance placement and ergonomic workflow. The system can be connected to a cloud-based platform, allowing users to remotely monitor and control their kitchen appliances and receive personalized recommendations for optimal kitchen layout and workflow.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in kitchen appliance positioning by incorporating self-learning algorithms, real-time data, and augmented reality. These features are novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent, which relied on manual adjustment and did not consider user preferences or environmental factors.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Smart Kitchen Appliance Positioning System could include variations in the type of sensors used, the level of automation, or the integration of additional features such as voice control or smart home integration. The modular design of the base unit could also be adapted for use in other applications, such as industrial or medical settings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Smart Kitchen Appliance Positioning System has significant commercial potential in the smart home and kitchen appliance industries. It could be marketed as a premium feature in high-end kitchen appliances or as a standalone product for retrofitting existing kitchens. The system's ability to learn from user behavior and adapt to different kitchen appliances and cooking styles makes it an attractive solution for consumers seeking to optimize their kitchen workflow and ergonomics.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J47/16
F F16 F16M11/045
F F16 F16M11/046
F F16 F16M11/08
F F16 F16M11/18

Field of Art

Kitchen appliance positioning systems and ergonomic workflow optimization, involving mechanical displacement mechanisms, sensor integration, and user interface design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in kitchen appliance design, mechatronics, user experience engineering, and familiarity with adaptive positioning technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that adding self-learning algorithms, sensor-based dynamic adjustment, and augmented reality guidance represents a predictable technological evolution of the source patent's core positioning mechanism. The fundamental concept of adaptable kitchen appliance placement remains consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental technological enhancements that would be obvious to implement using standard engineering approaches and emerging smart technology integration techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Displacement element for moving kitchen appliances on a working surface
PTD Variation
Modular base unit with interchangeable displacement elements accommodating different appliances
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to create a modular design that generalizes the original patent's positioning mechanism, as adaptability is a standard design optimization approach in mechanical systems
Source Patent Element
Manual adjustment of kitchen appliance positioning
PTD Variation
Self-learning algorithm predicting user preferences for appliance placement
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing adaptive algorithms to optimize user interaction is a predictable application of machine learning techniques to existing mechanical systems
Source Patent Element
Static positioning mechanism
PTD Variation
Real-time environmental sensor integration for dynamic adjustment
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor-based feedback for automatic positioning represents a known technique for enhancing mechanical systems with intelligent control mechanisms
Source Patent Element
Manual repositioning of kitchen appliances
PTD Variation
Augmented reality display providing placement guidance and ergonomic workflow recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating visual guidance technologies is a predictable enhancement for improving user interaction with mechanical positioning systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857118's teachings of kitchen appliance positioning mechanisms, the present disclosure demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious through standard technological evolution, specifically by applying known smart technology integration techniques to existing mechanical positioning concepts.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,118
TitleDevice for positioning a kitchen appliance, base unit including the device, and method of using the base unit
Assignee(s)Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH