Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Carbonated Beverage Production System

Publication ID: 24-11856966_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Carbonated Beverage Production System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856966_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856966_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. 11,856,966.

Background and Problem Solved

The original carbonated beverage apparatus, while effective, has limitations in terms of real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and supply chain transparency. This invention addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to create a more comprehensive and efficient production system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of the original apparatus with distinct technologies, resulting in a more powerful and efficient production system that overcomes the limitations of the original invention.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the carbonated beverage apparatus with other advanced technologies, such as robotics, computer vision, or nanotechnology, to further enhance production efficiency and quality. Variations may include adapting the invention for different types of beverages or industries, such as juice or dairy production.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the food and beverage industry, particularly in the areas of customized production, supply chain management, and predictive maintenance. Target industries may include soft drink manufacturers, breweries, and dairy producers.

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 technology, specifically carbonated beverage production systems with advanced thermal and mixing technologies, involving mechanical engineering, food science, and process control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or food engineering, familiar with beverage production equipment, IoT sensor technologies, data analytics, and materials science principles applicable to food processing systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's carbonated beverage apparatus provides a foundational design that can be readily augmented with contemporary technologies like IoT sensors, AI analytics, and advanced materials. The core functional elements of temperature control, mixing, and ingredient processing remain consistent across the variations. These technological extensions represent predictable improvements using standard integration techniques available to skilled practitioners in the field.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Freezing cylinder with temperature-sensitive mixing mechanism
PTD Variation
IoT sensor integration for real-time temperature monitoring and remote control
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding networked sensors to monitor equipment performance is a standard engineering practice, with predictable results of improved process control and diagnostics
Source Patent Element
Stirring pusher for mixture manipulation
PTD Variation
AI-driven predictive analytics to optimize mixture parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to industrial process optimization is a well-established technique, representing an obvious extension of existing control methodologies
Source Patent Element
Freezing cylinder constructed from standard industrial materials
PTD Variation
Self-healing material implementation for enhanced durability
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science advancements in equipment construction represent a predictable design choice for improving equipment longevity and performance
Source Patent Element
Beverage production apparatus with mixing and temperature control
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based supply chain tracking integrated with production system
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing distributed ledger technologies for traceability is a known approach in modern manufacturing systems, representing an obvious technological integration
Source Patent Element
Beverage production method with ingredient mixing
PTD Variation
Customized flavor generation using AI-driven user preference analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalization through computational flavor profiling is a predictable application of existing machine learning and food science techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856966's disclosure of a carbonated beverage apparatus, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed technological variations obvious and predictable extensions of the existing invention, thus rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,966
TitleCarbonated beverage apparatus