Adaptive Drip Filter Coffee Maker Systems for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A family of drip filter coffee makers tailored to specific, challenging operational environments, offering enhanced security, portability, and performance in extreme conditions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an advanced drip filter coffee maker, but its design limitations hindered its adoption in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-altitude, and marine environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized components and designs to cater to these niche markets.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptive drip filter coffee maker systems comprise a range of components, including secure water reservoirs with tamper-evident features, hardened weather-resistant upright bodies, filter baskets with biometrically authenticated locking mechanisms, portable solar-powered designs, removable collapsible water reservoirs, and specialized coffee grounds containers for high-altitude brewing. These components enable the coffee makers to operate effectively in various challenging environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its specialized designs and components, which provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent. The adaptive systems offer a unique combination of features that address the specific needs of niche markets, distinguishing them from conventional drip filter coffee makers.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include coffee makers with modular components for easy customization, integrated water purification systems, or advanced sensors for real-time monitoring and control. Variations could also include coffee makers designed for specific industries, such as healthcare or education.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive drip filter coffee maker systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, outdoor recreation, aviation, and marine industries. These systems can provide a competitive edge in niche markets, offering a unique value proposition to customers operating in challenging 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 brewing appliance design, focusing on drip filter coffee makers, with expertise in mechanical engineering, thermal systems, and beverage preparation technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with 3-5 years of experience in small appliance design, familiar with thermal fluid systems, materials engineering, and user interaction design for kitchen appliances
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core coffee maker design, applying known engineering techniques to address specific environmental challenges. The fundamental coffee brewing mechanism remains consistent, with modifications representing standard design adaptations for specialized use cases. These variations demonstrate routine problem-solving within the coffee maker design domain, utilizing well-established engineering principles of modular design and environmental adaptation.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,102 |
|---|---|
| Title | Advanced drip filter coffee maker |
| Assignee(s) | BREVILLE PTY LIMITED |