Intelligent Beverage Preparation System

Publication ID: 24-11857103_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Beverage Preparation System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857103_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857103_0003_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. 11,857,103.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A synergistic combination of a machine for preparing beverages with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a personalized, high-quality, and efficient beverage preparation system.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for a machine and method for preparing beverages provided a foundational technology for producing high-quality beverages. However, it lacked the ability to personalize beverage preparation, ensure authenticity and quality of ingredients, and adapt to environmental factors. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The intelligent beverage preparation system comprises a machine for preparing beverages, a user interface, and an AI-powered recommendation engine that selects a beverage type, quantity, and concentration based on user preferences and historical usage data. The system integrates with a blockchain-based supply chain management system to ensure authenticity and quality of the aromatic mixture used in the beverage preparation. An IoT-enabled sensor system monitors and adjusts the brewing process in real-time based on environmental factors such as humidity and temperature. The system also employs a machine learning algorithm to analyze user behavior and adapt the beverage preparation process to optimize flavor and aroma profiles. Additionally, the system utilizes a new material-based filtering container that enhances the flavor and aroma of the brewed beverage by selectively filtering out impurities and preserving desirable compounds.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a personalized, high-quality, and efficient beverage preparation system. This integration of distinct technologies provides a novel and non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integration with other technologies such as robotics, augmented reality, or biometric sensors to further enhance the beverage preparation experience. Variations of the system could be designed for specific industries such as hospitality, healthcare, or retail.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent beverage preparation system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, and retail. The system's ability to personalize beverage preparation, ensure authenticity and quality of ingredients, and adapt to environmental factors makes it an attractive solution for businesses seeking to provide high-quality beverages to their customers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47J31/057
A A23 A23F5/262
A A47 A47J31/002
A A47 A47J31/0652
A A47 A47J31/5251
A A47 A47J31/5253
A A47 A47J31/5255
A A23 A23F5/26
A A47 A47J31/525

Field of Art

Beverage preparation systems and automated brewing technologies, encompassing mechanical design, fluid control systems, and intelligent process optimization in food and beverage equipment

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or food technology specialist with expertise in automated brewing systems, sensor integration, control systems, and emerging digital technologies for food and beverage preparation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and advanced materials into the source patent's beverage preparation machine represents a predictable technological evolution using known techniques of digital transformation and materials science. The fundamental brewing mechanism remains consistent with the original patent, while the proposed variations represent incremental improvements in sensing, control, and personalization. These modifications align with established trends in smart appliance development and would be considered obvious extensions of existing beverage preparation technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flowmeter for measuring liquid flow in beverage preparation circuit
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensor system monitoring brewing process with real-time environmental adjustments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding digital sensing and adaptive control to an existing measurement system represents a known technique for enhancing process control, with predictable results of improved brewing consistency
Source Patent Element
Filtering container for aromatic mixture infusion
PTD Variation
New material-based filtering container designed to enhance flavor and selectively filter compounds
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements to filtering components are a standard approach in beverage preparation, representing an obvious design optimization with predictable performance enhancement
Source Patent Element
Machine for preparing beverages with control and command unit
PTD Variation
AI-powered recommendation engine integrating user preferences and historical usage data
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing machine learning algorithms for personalized product selection is a well-established technique in smart appliance design, representing an obvious technological progression
Source Patent Element
Beverage preparation machine with fluid circuit and selector device
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based supply chain management system ensuring aromatic mixture authenticity
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating blockchain verification into existing product systems is a known approach for enhancing traceability, representing a predictable technological extension
Source Patent Element
Automatic beverage preparation method
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithm analyzing user behavior to optimize flavor and aroma profiles
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying adaptive algorithms to improve product customization is a standard technique in intelligent systems, with predictable results of enhanced user experience
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857103 and the accompanying Published Technical Disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed beverage preparation system variations obvious, as they represent predictable technological extensions utilizing known techniques of digital integration, sensor optimization, and intelligent control systems. The disclosed modifications constitute prima facie obviousness under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, rendering potential patent claims covering similar technological implementations anticipated and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,103
TitleMachine and method for preparing beverages
Assignee(s)DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO