Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Carbonated Beverage Apparatus for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856966_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Carbonated Beverage Apparatus for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856966_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856966_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. 11,856,966.

Background and Problem Solved

The original carbonated beverage apparatus patent (ORIGINAL PATENT NUMBER) has limitations in adapting to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions to cater to high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and marine vessels.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces novel features such as tamper-evident freezing cylinders, encrypted motor control, weather-resistant chilling systems, reinforced stirring pushers, portable freezing cylinders, manual stirring pushers, pressure-resistant freezing cylinders, specially designed stirring pushers, gyroscopic freezing cylinders, and shock-absorbing materials. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of adapting carbonated beverage apparatus to unique operational environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other embodiments of the invention could include adapting the specialized carbonated beverage apparatus for other niche markets, such as space exploration, medical facilities, or remote research stations. Additionally, alternative materials, designs, or manufacturing processes could be explored to further enhance the performance and versatility of the invention.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized carbonated beverage apparatus has significant commercial potential in various industries, including security, disaster relief, hospitality, aerospace, and marine. The invention's ability to operate in unique environments addresses a critical need in these markets, providing a competitive advantage for companies that adopt this technology.

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 preparation systems with freezing and mixing mechanisms, requiring mechanical engineering and food processing expertise

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or food processing technologist with expertise in beverage equipment design, familiar with thermal processing, mechanical mixing techniques, and environmental adaptation of food preparation systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental carbonated beverage apparatus design provides a flexible technical foundation that can be readily adapted to specialized environmental conditions through predictable engineering modifications. The PTD's variations represent straightforward extensions of the base apparatus design by applying known engineering principles to address specific operational challenges. These modifications involve standard design adaptation techniques that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Freezing cylinder with inner wall and stirring pusher for mixing mixtures
PTD Variation
Pressure-resistant freezing cylinder for high-altitude environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying material composition and structural parameters to withstand different pressure conditions is a predictable engineering solution using known material science techniques
Source Patent Element
Stirring mechanism that pushes and mixes mixture in a spiral manner
PTD Variation
Manual stirring pusher for disaster relief operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Replacing motorized components with manual actuation represents a standard design adaptation for environments with limited power infrastructure
Source Patent Element
Freezing cylinder with inlet and outlet for receiving mixture
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident freezing cylinder with encrypted motor control
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing security features through standard access control and encryption methods is a predictable enhancement for high-security applications
Source Patent Element
Supporting frame with elongated rods and connectors
PTD Variation
Gyroscopic freezing cylinder for marine vessel applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting structural design to compensate for dynamic environmental conditions is a known engineering approach for maintaining operational stability
Source Patent Element
Baffle with latticed units for mixture flow control
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant chilling system with reinforced stirring components
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing material durability and thermal performance through standard engineering modifications represents a predictable solution to environmental challenges
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856966, the disclosed variations in the published technical disclosure represent obvious extensions of the base carbonated beverage apparatus design. A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize these modifications as predictable engineering adaptations involving standard techniques for environmental optimization, material selection, and operational enhancement, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,966
TitleCarbonated beverage apparatus