Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Coffee Flavor Optimization System

Publication ID: 24-11856975_0005_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Coffee Flavor Optimization System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856975_0005_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856975_0005_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. 11,856,975.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent on flavor enhancing components of coffee, while groundbreaking, has limitations in terms of scalability, flexibility, and adaptability to diverse coffee blends and consumer preferences. This new invention addresses these limitations by integrating advanced technologies to create a more dynamic, intelligent, and consumer-centric coffee flavor optimization system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in coffee flavor enhancement by integrating advanced technologies such as machine learning, real-time analysis, and modular design, which are not obvious extensions of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the combination of these technologies to create a highly adaptable, intelligent, and consumer-centric coffee flavor optimization system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the flavor enhancer module with existing coffee brewing systems, developing a mobile app for coffee flavor personalization, or creating a subscription-based service for customized coffee blends and flavor enhancers.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the coffee industry, with applications in coffee shops, restaurants, and households. The target market includes specialty coffee roasters, coffee equipment manufacturers, and coffee retailers seeking to differentiate themselves through innovative flavor offerings.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23L27/88
A A23 A23F5/02
A A23 A23F5/50
A A23 A23L27/28

Field of Art

Food Science and Beverage Technology, specifically coffee flavor enhancement and processing technologies, involving chemical engineering, sensory analysis, and food processing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in food science, chemical engineering, or related field, with expertise in flavor chemistry, beverage processing, and analytical techniques for food product optimization

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's core teachings about coffee flavor enhancement, utilizing standard engineering approaches like machine learning, modular design, and real-time analysis to solve known challenges in coffee flavor optimization.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flavor enhancing compounds isolated from coffee
PTD Variation
Real-time analysis of coffee's chemical composition to generate flavor-enhancing compounds
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying known analytical chemistry techniques to dynamically generate flavor compounds represents a predictable application of existing scientific knowledge
Source Patent Element
Method of improving coffee flavor through compound addition
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms predicting optimal flavor-enhancing compound combinations
Obviousness Reasoning
Using computational methods to optimize flavor profiles is a standard engineering approach in food science with well-established predictive modeling techniques
Source Patent Element
Chemical manipulation of coffee flavor components
PTD Variation
Modular flavor enhancer unit that can be swapped for different coffee blends
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing interchangeable processing components is a common engineering solution for creating flexible food processing systems
Source Patent Element
Flavor enhancement through compound modification
PTD Variation
Genetic profiling to determine individual taste preferences for customized coffee blends
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalization through genetic analysis is a known technique in food science for creating tailored consumer experiences
Source Patent Element
Coffee flavor quality improvement method
PTD Variation
Dynamic roasting process adjusting parameters in real-time to achieve desired flavor profile
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing adaptive control systems for food processing represents a standard engineering approach to quality optimization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856975, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable technological implementations using standard engineering techniques in coffee flavor enhancement and processing technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,975
TitleMethod of enhancing flavor qualities of coffee
Assignee(s)Ohio State Innovation Foundation