Coffee Flavor Innovation: Extreme Environment Brewing Solution
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method of enhancing flavor qualities of coffee by adding flavor enhancing compounds. However, the existing method does not address the challenges of brewing coffee in high-altitude, disaster relief, or extreme weather conditions, where flavor quality can be compromised. This invention adapts the original method to cater to these specific environments, ensuring consistent flavor quality in niche markets.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original method, specifically designed for high-altitude, disaster relief, and extreme weather conditions. The inventive step lies in the formulation of flavor enhancing compounds and brewing systems that address the unique challenges of these environments, providing a distinct solution for niche markets.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations of the flavor enhancing compounds and brewing systems tailored to other specific environments, such as high-humidity or high-temperature areas. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in other beverages, such as tea or hot chocolate, or for use in industrial coffee production.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in the coffee industry, particularly in the growing market of specialty coffee. The invention's unique solution for niche environments can tap into emerging markets, such as high-altitude coffee shops, disaster relief organizations, and outdoor recreation industries. The invention's adaptability to different environments and beverages also opens up opportunities for expansion into new markets.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A23 | A23L27/88 |
| A | A23 | A23F5/02 |
| A | A23 | A23F5/50 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/28 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food Science and Beverage Technology, specifically coffee flavor enhancement and brewing techniques, with expertise in chemical modification of flavor compounds and brewing system design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A food scientist or chemical engineer with advanced degree, specialized knowledge in coffee chemistry, flavor extraction techniques, and brewing technologies, familiar with environmental adaptation of food processing methods
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed high-altitude and disaster relief coffee flavor enhancement techniques represent predictable variations of the source patent's core methodology of flavor compound modification. The fundamental chemical engineering principles underlying flavor enhancement are consistent across different environmental contexts, making the PTD's adaptations a straightforward extension of the original patent's teachings. The variations represent logical problem-solving approaches to maintaining coffee flavor quality under challenging conditions.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,975 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method of enhancing flavor qualities of coffee |
| Assignee(s) | Ohio State Innovation Foundation |