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Flavor Enhancement Tech: Multi-Industry Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856975_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Flavor Enhancement Tech: Multi-Industry Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856975_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856975_0007_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 focused on enhancing flavor qualities of coffee, but the technology has broader applications. This invention addresses the limitation of the original patent by applying the flavor enhancement technology to entirely new industries, providing a solution for manufacturers seeking to improve the flavor quality of their products.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the flavor enhancement technology to diverse industries, providing an unexpected solution for manufacturers. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the broader applicability of the technology and the adaptation of the compounds to suit the specific needs of each industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention include using different concentrations of the flavor enhancing compounds, combining the compounds with other ingredients, or applying the technology to other industries such as pharmaceuticals or cosmetics.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the food and beverage industry, with potential applications in plant-based milk alternatives, fermented foods, craft beer, functional beverages, and personalized food products. The market for flavor enhancement technologies is growing, driven by consumer demand for high-quality products with unique flavor profiles.

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 Flavor Chemistry, specifically focusing on beverage and food flavor enhancement technologies, with expertise in molecular compound manipulation and sensory improvement techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in food science, chemistry, or chemical engineering, experienced in flavor compound isolation, modification, and application across food and beverage industries, familiar with molecular structure-function relationships

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD represents a straightforward extension of the source patent's core technology by applying the flavor enhancement compounds to diverse food and beverage systems. A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental molecular mechanism of flavor enhancement disclosed in the original patent could be readily adapted to alternative food matrices with predictable results. The variations demonstrate routine application of known flavor modification principles across different product categories.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flavor enhancing compounds with specific molecular formulae targeting coffee flavor improvement
PTD Variation
Applying identical molecular compounds to plant-based milk alternatives
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable result of extending known flavor enhancement technique to structurally similar liquid food systems with expected sensory improvement outcomes
Source Patent Element
Caffeic acid derivative compounds with variable substituent groups
PTD Variation
Implementing flavor compounds in fermented food products and craft beer
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of molecular flavor modification, with finite set of potential applications in related food processing domains
Source Patent Element
Chemical structure for flavor enhancement targeting specific molecular interactions
PTD Variation
Creating personalized flavor profiles across different food product categories
Obviousness Reasoning
Design choice utilizing well-understood molecular engineering principles, representing standard practice in flavor science for systematic compound adaptation
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 disclosed variations in the present publication to represent obvious extensions of the original flavor enhancement technology. The molecular compounds and their application across diverse food systems constitute routine engineering modifications that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential claims directed to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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