Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Intelligent Carbonated Beverage Production System

Publication ID: 24-11856966_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Carbonated Beverage Production System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856966_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856966_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. 11,856,966.

Background and Problem Solved

The original carbonated beverage apparatus patent has limitations in terms of production efficiency, quality control, and inventory management. The present invention addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the carbonated beverage apparatus is novel and non-obvious, providing a synergistic combination that enhances the overall efficiency, quality, and transparency of the system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include different AI-powered predictive maintenance systems, IoT-enabled sensor networks, or machine learning-based quality control systems. Variations may include integrating additional technologies, such as robotics or augmented reality, to further enhance the system's capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent carbonated beverage production system has significant commercial potential in the food and beverage industry, particularly in the areas of customized beverage production, quality control, and supply chain management. Target industries may include restaurants, cafes, and food manufacturers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23G9/16
A A23 A23G9/224
B B01 B01F27/091
B B01 B01F27/1145
B B01 B01F27/724
B B01 B01F35/55
B B01 B01F2035/352
B B01 B01F2101/13

Field of Art

Food and beverage processing equipment, specifically carbonated beverage production systems involving mixing, freezing, and ingredient management technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or food processing technologist with expertise in beverage production equipment, familiar with IoT, sensor technologies, and advanced manufacturing techniques, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing carbonated beverage apparatus represents a predictable and incremental improvement. The source patent's fundamental beverage production mechanism provides a natural platform for technological enhancement, with well-established integration strategies in food processing industries. These technological additions represent standard optimization techniques that would be obvious to implement given the existing technical framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Freezing cylinder with inlet and outlet for receiving and processing beverage mixture
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensor network monitoring production parameters in real-time
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor monitoring to existing processing equipment is a known technique for improving quality control and process efficiency, representing a predictable technological upgrade
Source Patent Element
Stirring pusher for mixing beverage ingredients inside freezing cylinder
PTD Variation
AI-powered predictive maintenance system for monitoring equipment performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing predictive maintenance on existing mechanical systems is a standard industrial practice with well-understood integration methodologies
Source Patent Element
Baffle system with latticed units for mixture processing
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based inventory and supply chain tracking system
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending production equipment tracking to comprehensive supply chain management represents a logical technological progression using established digital tracking technologies
Source Patent Element
Carbonated beverage apparatus with mixing and freezing capabilities
PTD Variation
Machine learning quality control system for detecting and adjusting beverage production parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing adaptive quality control using machine learning is a standard approach for optimizing manufacturing processes in food and beverage production
Source Patent Element
Supporting frame with elongated rods and connectors
PTD Variation
Integration of new material-based components for enhanced flavor and texture processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring material innovations to improve existing equipment performance is a routine engineering design choice with predictable developmental pathways
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856966 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials technologies into carbonated beverage production systems to be an obvious extension of existing technical knowledge, rendering potential patent claims in this domain obvious and unpatentable as anticipated prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,966
TitleCarbonated beverage apparatus