Advanced Coffee Flavor Enhancement for Extreme Environments
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 original patent's approach does not address the unique challenges and limitations of coffee consumption in specialized environments. The new invention addresses this limitation by providing specialized systems and methods that adapt the flavor-enhancing compounds to counteract the effects of these environments on coffee flavor.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new invention's novelty lies in its adaptation of flavor-enhancing compounds to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step is the recognition of the need for specialized systems and methods that counteract the effects of these environments on coffee flavor, and the provision of tailored solutions that address these limitations.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention include portable coffee brewing systems for remote areas, coffee vending machines adapted for high-security environments, and coffee flavor enhancement systems for use in space exploration or other extreme environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including specialty coffee, disaster relief, outdoor recreation, and high-security facilities. The target market includes coffee consumers in high-altitude regions, disaster relief organizations, outdoor enthusiasts, and high-security facilities.
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 Processing, specifically coffee flavor enhancement technologies, involving chemical modification of coffee compounds and brewing systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A food scientist or chemical engineer with expertise in beverage processing, familiar with coffee flavor chemistry, extraction techniques, and compound modification methods, holding at least a master's degree in food science, chemistry, or related field
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core invention by applying known flavor enhancement techniques to specific environmental contexts. The fundamental chemical approach of modifying coffee flavor compounds remains consistent, with the PTD merely extending the original invention's principles to novel operational scenarios. The variations represent routine engineering adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize coffee flavor in challenging environments.
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 |