According to Statista's forecast data, the global market size of small kitchen appliances is expected to reach $133.6 billion by 2024, with an annual compound growth rate of 4.97% from 2024 to 2029, further expanding the industry scale.

The market prospects for small kitchen appliances are broad, and hot-selling products come one after another. Previously, a brand's food chopper became an instant hit on TikTok, selling up to 17,664 units in a single day, and the product also achieved a monthly sales of over 7,000 on Amazon's US site.

Behind the hot sales, there is often a risk of infringement, and food choppers are no exception. Upon investigation, it was found that there are quite a few related US appearance patents, and if patent screening is not conducted in advance, it is easy to step on a landmine.

▼ Some appearance patents found

In addition to food choppers, other small appliances that have recently become popular in the US market include heated serving dishes. This product sold more than 1,500 orders in the TikTok US region within seven days, and the total GMV of the product exceeded $164,000 within a month of going on sale.

Although no appearance patents for heated serving dishes have been found, there is a risk of infringement of invention patents. On October 8th this year, an American invention patent named "Food heating mat manufacturing process" was granted, with the patent number US12109739S:

The patent provides a manufacturing process for a food heating pad, including the following steps:

①Manufacturing a silicone layer, which is cut into pre-mined sizes;

②Processing the heated silicone layer;

③Bonding the heating film between two layers of silicone, combining the silicone layers with the heating film to form a pad body;

④Integral molding under high temperature and high pressure;

⑤Assembling the food heating pad, placing the temperature control probe inside the pad and installing the controller;

⑥Testing the food heating pad.

Small Tips: In invention patents, the scope of protection for independent claims is the largest. If a product falls within the scope of protection of an independent right, even if the appearance of the product is changed, there is still a possibility of infringement. In short, similar processes all have the risk of infringement, regardless of whether the appearance is the same.

In addition to the above two products, there are many other kitchen small appliances that sell well but have patent infringement risks. Sellers who want to sell these products need to do a good job of screening and pay attention to avoid:

①Air fryer

Data predicts that by 2027, the global air fryer market is expected to reach $1.3 billion, and the market continues to grow. Amazon also has many products selling well, with many products selling over a thousand or even tens of thousands per month.

Similarly hot is the patent layout of air fryers, with many appearance patents granted recently. Sellers who are selling or want to sell related products need to be careful:

②Coffee machine

Coffee culture has a long history abroad, and coffee machines are essential small appliances for Europeans and Americans. For this reason, the sales of coffee machines have always been stable, and it is not difficult to top the Amazon kitchen small appliance hot sales list.

Cross-border sellers' patent layout for coffee machines is no less than that of air fryers, with several US appearance patents granted just in November:

③Milk frother

Milk frothers can quickly make milk foam and are loved by coffee enthusiasts, so their sales are naturally good. There are more than 3,000 related listings on Amazon, with many products selling over a thousand or even tens of thousands per month.

Some appearance patents found:

④Blender

Blenders can not only be used to mix fruits but also to mince meat, make smoothies, soy milk, etc. They have a comprehensive range of functions and are essential kitchen small appliances for many families. Although the market competition is fierce, it does not affect the monthly sales of individual products breaking through a thousand.

Some appearance patents found:

⑤Juicer

Freshly squeezed juice is healthy and more and more people are pursuing it, which has also driven the sales of juicers. Products that can separate fruit pulp and juice are more favored by consumers.

There are quite a few appearance patents for juicers, and the following are some appearance patents granted this year:

⑥Electric lunch box

Electric lunch boxes are convenient for directly heating meals and are very suitable for outdoor use or dining away from home. Although there are only 482 related listings on Amazon, the competition is relatively small, which allows many products to achieve high sales of over a thousand per month.

Using the keyword "Electric lunch box" for a search, 4 US appearance patents were found, all of which were granted this year or at the end of last year, relatively new:

The above is a sharing of patent searches for some hot-selling kitchen small appliances. Each product has quite a few appearance patents, and sellers must do a good job of patent searching when selecting products and listing them, and must not be careless. With the peak season upon us, listings cannot afford to be lost!

In addition to avoiding the risk of infringement, sellers should also have a sense of prevention. Applying for patents can obtain patent monopoly rights, seize the market, and protect technology. If you have a good idea, good technology, or method, be sure to apply for a patent in time.