Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Coffee Concentrate Production System

Publication ID: 24-11856964_0003_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Coffee Concentrate Production System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856964_0003_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856964_0003_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. 11,856,964.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method for producing a flash brewed coffee concentrate, but it had limitations in terms of flavor profiling, supply chain management, and production optimization. The present invention addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to create a more efficient, customizable, and sustainable coffee concentrate production system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the patented flash brewing method, enabling a new level of customization, optimization, and traceability in coffee concentrate production. The inventive step is the integration of these advanced technologies to create a more efficient, sustainable, and personalized coffee concentrate production system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different AI algorithms for flavor profiling, the integration of additional IoT devices for real-time monitoring, or the use of alternative blockchain platforms for supply chain management. Variations of the invention could also include the application of the system to other types of coffee products or the development of new, edible, and biodegradable packaging materials.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the coffee industry, particularly in the areas of specialty coffee, coffee retail, and coffee manufacturing. The system's ability to produce customized, high-quality coffee concentrates could appeal to coffee shops, restaurants, and foodservice providers. Additionally, the invention's focus on sustainability and traceability could attract environmentally conscious consumers and companies.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23F5/267
A A23 A23F5/04
A A23 A23F5/08
A A23 A23F5/243

Field of Art

Coffee brewing technologies, specifically flash brewing and coffee concentrate production, with expertise in brewing parameters, extraction techniques, and process optimization

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced knowledge in food science, beverage engineering, and coffee production techniques, capable of understanding brewing chemistry, temperature dynamics, and process optimization strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with established flash brewing methods represents a predictable and incremental advancement in coffee production. The core brewing technique from the source patent provides a foundational framework that naturally invites technological augmentation for process monitoring, customization, and quality control. These technological integrations represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing existing manufacturing processes.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flash hot brewing method with specific temperature range of 165°F to 205°F
PTD Variation
AI-powered flavor profiling module to optimize brewing parameters based on coffee bean characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to optimize brewing conditions is a predictable application of known AI techniques to an existing technical process, representing a routine design optimization
Source Patent Element
Method of mixing hot coffee extract with concentrated coffee extract
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensors tracking brewing parameters and production yields
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing real-time monitoring and data collection represents a standard industrial engineering approach to process improvement, using well-established sensor and data analytics technologies
Source Patent Element
Coffee concentrate production with specific solids concentration ranges
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based supply chain tracking for coffee bean origin and quality verification
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying blockchain to supply chain management is a known technique for enhancing traceability, representing a straightforward technological extension to existing production processes
Source Patent Element
Flash brewing method for coffee concentrate production
PTD Variation
Mobile app-driven personalization of brewing parameters through machine learning
Obviousness Reasoning
Customizing industrial processes through user preference analysis is a predictable application of modern software and data processing techniques
Source Patent Element
Coffee concentrate production method
PTD Variation
Development of edible, biodegradable packaging derived from plant-based polymers
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring sustainable packaging solutions represents a standard innovation approach in food and beverage industries, driven by environmental considerations and material science advancements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856964 and the present technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed technological variations obvious and predictable extensions of existing flash brewing methodologies. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced packaging technologies represents a routine application of known techniques to an established coffee production process, thereby rendering potential claims covering such variations obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,964
TitleMethod of producing a flash brewed coffee concentrate
Assignee(s)S&D Coffee, Inc.