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Adaptive Flash Brew Coffee Concentrate Production Method

Publication ID: 24-11856964_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Flash Brew Coffee Concentrate Production Method,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856964_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856964_0009_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 of producing a flash brewed coffee concentrate, but it lacked adaptability for niche applications. This invention addresses the need for tailored solutions to accommodate specific operational constraints, ensuring reliable and efficient flash brewed coffee concentrate production in diverse scenarios.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the creative adaptation of the original flash brewed coffee concentrate production method to cater to specific niche markets and operational environments. The inventive step resides in the deliberate design choices and component selections made to address the unique challenges and constraints of each target scenario, thereby providing a tailored solution that ensures reliable and efficient production of high-quality flash brewed coffee concentrates.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include adaptations for other specialized environments, such as space exploration, marine vessels, or military operations. Variations could also involve the integration of additional features, such as automated brewing and mixing, advanced temperature control, or real-time quality monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, military, and high-security organizations, as well as in remote or isolated locations, such as research stations or luxury resorts. The adaptive nature of the invention also enables expansion into emerging markets, such as space exploration and extreme weather event response.

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 techniques, involving thermal extraction, mixing, and concentration processes for coffee beverages

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in food science, beverage engineering, or culinary technology, possessing knowledge of brewing methods, thermal extraction principles, and industrial food processing techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable adaptations of the source patent's core flash brewing methodology by applying standard engineering problem-solving techniques to specific environmental constraints. The fundamental brewing process remains consistent, with modifications addressing contextual challenges through known technical strategies. These variations demonstrate routine design modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to implement the flash brewing technique in diverse operational scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flash hot brewing ground coffee in a temperature range of 165°F to 205°F
PTD Variation
High-altitude brewing chamber optimized for brewing conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would understand that adjusting brewing parameters for altitude is a predictable engineering solution involving standard thermodynamic compensation techniques
Source Patent Element
Mixing hot coffee extract with concentrated coffee extract to increase solids concentration
PTD Variation
Secure mixing vessel for producing coffee concentrate in high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing containment modifications while maintaining core mixing methodology represents a straightforward design adaptation addressing specific operational requirements
Source Patent Element
Brewing process involving 5-25 minute extraction time
PTD Variation
Portable brewing unit for disaster relief scenarios with mobile extraction capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Translating standard brewing techniques to portable platforms is a predictable engineering solution using known modular design principles
Source Patent Element
Coffee concentrate production involving temperature and solids management
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant brewing and mixing systems for extreme environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Protecting brewing equipment through standard environmental engineering techniques represents a routine technical adaptation
Source Patent Element
Flash brewing method with specific temperature and concentration parameters
PTD Variation
Remote location coffee concentrate production using portable power sources
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting brewing processes to alternative power configurations demonstrates standard engineering problem-solving within predictable technological constraints
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856964, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in this publication to represent obvious extensions of the fundamental flash brewing methodology, wherein contextual adaptations are achieved through routine engineering modifications that do not constitute non-obvious innovation. The disclosed variations represent predictable technical solutions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to implement flash brewing techniques across diverse operational environments.

Original Patent Information

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