Specialized Drip Filter Coffee Makers for Unique Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept adapts the advanced drip filter coffee maker for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and marine environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's advanced drip filter coffee maker has limitations in terms of security, portability, and adaptability to diverse environmental conditions. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating specialized features and designs to cater to specific markets and environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises five specialized drip filter coffee makers, each tailored to a specific environment or market. The high-security coffee maker features a tamper-evident water reservoir, secure pump and heater system, and a water dispenser with anti-contamination features. The disaster relief coffee maker is portable, uses a water purification system, and operates on a portable power source. The extreme weather coffee maker has a weather-resistant main body, insulated water reservoir, and a pump and heater system with freeze protection. The high-altitude coffee maker incorporates a pressure-regulation system, altitude-compensation features, and a reinforced structure for high-pressure operation. The marine environment coffee maker features a corrosion-resistant main body, desalination system, saltwater-resistant components, and a splash-resistant design.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the advanced drip filter coffee maker to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, incorporating specialized features and designs that are non-obvious and unexpected in the art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include coffee makers for other specialized environments, such as space exploration, medical facilities, or outdoor recreational activities. Variations could also include different materials, sizes, or shapes to accommodate diverse user needs and preferences.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The specialized drip filter coffee makers have significant commercial potential in various industries, including government, disaster relief, outdoor recreation, and marine services. The market for these coffee makers is expected to be substantial, driven by the growing demand for customized and adaptable products that cater to specific needs and environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J31/02 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/0573 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/061 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/0605 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/106 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/36 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/44 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/4403 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/4407 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/4457 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/4482 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/52 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/521 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/525 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/4492 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Coffee making appliances and electromechanical beverage preparation systems, with expertise in thermal fluid handling, mechanical design of brewing apparatus, and environmental adaptation of consumer electronic devices
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with 3-5 years experience in kitchen appliance design, familiar with thermal systems, fluid dynamics, and modular product engineering, capable of adapting standard designs to specialized environments
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental coffee maker architecture from US 11857102 can be systematically modified to address specific environmental challenges by applying standard engineering adaptation techniques. The core brewing mechanism remains consistent across variations, with incremental modifications to materials, components, and system design. These specialized variants represent predictable extensions of the base coffee maker design using known engineering problem-solving approaches.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,102 |
|---|---|
| Title | Advanced drip filter coffee maker |
| Assignee(s) | BREVILLE PTY LIMITED |