Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Flash Brew Coffee Concentrate Production System

Publication ID: 24-11856964_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Flash Brew Coffee Concentrate Production System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856964_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856964_0008_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 brewing parameter optimization, production monitoring, and coffee bean selection. The new invention addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanotechnology with flash brewed coffee concentrate production is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent, providing a synergistic combination that enhances the overall system's efficiency, flavor, and aroma.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the system with other technologies, such as robotics or augmented reality, to further enhance production efficiency and customization. Variations may include adapting the system for different types of coffee concentrates or beverages.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the coffee industry, particularly in the areas of cold brew coffee and specialty coffee. The system's ability to optimize production, enhance flavor and aroma, and provide real-time monitoring and control makes it an attractive solution for coffee manufacturers and retailers seeking to improve their products and operations.

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, involving process engineering, food science, and advanced manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in food processing, beverage engineering, with knowledge of brewing technologies, process optimization, and familiarity with emerging digital manufacturing techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and machine learning into coffee production processes represents a predictable extension of existing brewing methodologies. The fundamental coffee brewing principles from the source patent provide a clear technical foundation for implementing advanced monitoring and optimization technologies. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using well-established technological integration strategies common in modern manufacturing environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flash hot brewing method with specific temperature and brewing time parameters
PTD Variation
AI-driven optimization of brewing parameters using machine learning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to optimize existing brewing parameters, representing a known technique for process improvement in food manufacturing
Source Patent Element
Coffee extract concentration and mixing techniques
PTD Variation
IoT sensor network for real-time monitoring of coffee concentrate production parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing sensor-based monitoring represents a standard industrial control approach for enhancing process consistency and quality control
Source Patent Element
Ground coffee brewing process
PTD Variation
Computer vision and machine learning for coffee bean selection and preprocessing
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying advanced selection techniques to raw material processing is a known method for improving product quality through technological intervention
Source Patent Element
Coffee extraction method focusing on solids concentration
PTD Variation
Nanotechnology-based coffee bean treatment to enhance flavor extraction
Obviousness Reasoning
Surface modification techniques are a predictable approach to improving extraction efficiency, representing a standard engineering solution for enhancing existing processes
Source Patent Element
Coffee concentrate production method
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based tracking of production and distribution parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing blockchain for supply chain and production tracking is a known technique for enhancing traceability in food and beverage manufacturing
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856964 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed coffee concentrate production methods and systems obvious and non-inventive. The integration of digital technologies into existing coffee brewing methodologies represents a predictable application of known engineering principles, rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

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