Advanced Coffee Flavor Enhancement for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856975_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Coffee Flavor Enhancement for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856975_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856975_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. 11,856,975.

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

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

Original Patent Information

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