Published Technical Disclosure Archive

AI-Driven Flash Brewed Coffee Concentrate Production

Publication ID: 24-11856964_0005_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Driven Flash Brewed Coffee Concentrate Production,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856964_0005_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856964_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. 11,856,964.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for flash brewed coffee concentrate production has limitations in terms of labor intensity, time consumption, and lack of customization options. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing AI-driven technology, machine learning algorithms, and robotic automation to revolutionize the flash brewed coffee concentrate production process.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the use of AI-driven flavor profiling, machine learning algorithms, and robotic automation in the flash brewed coffee concentrate production process, which is a significant departure from the original patent. The combination of these technologies enables a level of customization, efficiency, and quality control that was not possible with the original invention.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different AI algorithms, varying levels of automation, or integration with existing coffee production lines. The invention could also be adapted for use with different types of coffee or other beverages.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The AI-driven flash brewed coffee concentrate production system has significant commercial potential in the coffee industry, particularly in the specialty coffee segment. The system's ability to offer personalized flavor profiles and ensure consistent product quality makes it an attractive solution for coffee manufacturers and retailers looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

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 concentrate production, with expertise in process engineering, thermal extraction methods, and beverage manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a degree in food science or chemical engineering, experience in beverage production, understanding of extraction parameters, brewing technologies, and process optimization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI and machine learning into coffee brewing represents a natural technological progression for optimizing existing flash brewing methods. The source patent establishes a precise brewing methodology that inherently invites computational optimization of parameters like temperature, brewing time, and extraction efficiency. Applying modern machine learning and automation technologies to enhance the existing flash brewing process would be a predictable and logical extension of the original invention.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flash hot brewing ground coffee with specific temperature range (165°F to 205°F) and brewing duration (5-25 minutes)
PTD Variation
Using machine learning algorithms to dynamically adjust brewing temperature and duration based on coffee bean characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing brewing parameters through computational methods is a known technique in process engineering, representing a predictable application of AI to an existing precise brewing methodology
Source Patent Element
Mixing hot coffee extract with concentrated coffee extract to control solids concentration
PTD Variation
Implementing robotic automation and real-time quality control to precisely manage extract mixing and concentration
Obviousness Reasoning
Automation of precise mixing processes is a standard industrial engineering approach, offering improved consistency and efficiency in a well-defined technical process
Source Patent Element
Producing coffee concentrate with specific solids concentration ranges (3-12° Brix, increasing to >15° Brix)
PTD Variation
Developing AI-driven flavor profiling to customize concentrate characteristics based on consumer preferences
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring product characteristics through computational analysis represents a logical extension of existing product development methodologies in food and beverage industries
Source Patent Element
Flash brewing method for coffee concentrate production
PTD Variation
Creating a modular production system with interchangeable brewing modules for different coffee varieties
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing flexible manufacturing systems that can accommodate product variations is a standard approach in process engineering, representing a predictable technological evolution
Source Patent Element
Specific coffee extraction and concentration method
PTD Variation
Implementing cloud-based remote monitoring and control platform for production processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating digital monitoring technologies into industrial processes is a well-established trend in modern manufacturing, representing an obvious technological improvement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856964 for flash brewed coffee concentrate production, the present disclosure demonstrates that applying contemporary machine learning, robotics, and digital monitoring technologies to existing precise brewing methodologies would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art, thereby rendering potential derivative claims anticipated and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

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