Beverage-based Solutions for Industrial Processes, Cosmetics, Fragrances, Food Safety, and Pharmaceuticals

Publication ID: 24-11857103_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Beverage-based Solutions for Industrial Processes, Cosmetics, Fragrances, Food Safety, and Pharmaceuticals,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857103_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857103_0007_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

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original patent to create innovative solutions for various industries, including industrial processes, cosmetics, fragrances, food safety, and pharmaceuticals, by adapting the machine for preparing beverages to dispense precise amounts of liquid reactants, infuse aromatic mixtures, sanitize food processing equipment, and create customized formulations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on machines for preparing beverages, primarily for consumer use. However, the core technology has untapped potential for application in other industries. The new inventive concept addresses the problem of limited industrial process control, lack of customization in cosmetics and fragrances, inadequate food safety measures, and inefficient pharmaceutical production. By adapting the machine for preparing beverages, these industries can benefit from precise liquid dispensing, customizable formulations, and enhanced safety protocols.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a machine for preparing beverages adapted for industrial use, featuring a tank for water or other liquids, a filtering container for aromatic mixtures or reactants, and a flowmeter to measure fluid flow. The machine interfaces with a process control unit to regulate reaction conditions, ensuring precise control over industrial processes. In cosmetics and fragrances, the machine prepares customized formulations by dispensing specific quantities of ingredients. For food safety, the machine sanitizes equipment with a controlled sanitizing solution. In pharmaceuticals, the machine creates customized formulations by dispensing precise amounts of active ingredients. The machine's adaptability and precision enable a wide range of applications across these industries.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces the novel application of the original patent's core technology to entirely different industries, addressing unmet needs and providing innovative solutions. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the machine for preparing beverages to interface with process control units, dispense precise amounts of liquid reactants, infuse aromatic mixtures, sanitize food processing equipment, and create customized formulations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the machine with existing industrial process control systems, using different types of filtering containers or flowmeters, or incorporating additional features such as temperature control or agitation mechanisms. Variations may involve adapting the machine for specific industries, such as biotechnology or agriculture, or developing new applications for the machine, like environmental remediation or medical research.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including industrial processes, cosmetics, fragrances, food safety, and pharmaceuticals. The target market includes companies seeking to improve process control, customize formulations, and enhance safety protocols. The market size is substantial, with potential applications in various sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods.

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 machines, industrial process control systems, and multi-purpose liquid dispensing technologies with expertise in fluid control, temperature regulation, and precision ingredient delivery across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with advanced engineering or chemical engineering background, possessing knowledge of fluid dynamics, process control systems, and cross-industry liquid handling technologies, capable of adapting specialized equipment for diverse applications

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the source patent's beverage preparation machine as fundamentally adaptable to multiple industrial contexts by leveraging its core technical features of fluid control, precise measurement, and programmable dispensing. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original machine's design principles, applying known engineering adaptation techniques to solve problems in different technical domains. The machine's inherent modularity and programmable nature make its repurposing across industries a straightforward design modification.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flowmeter configured to measure fluid flow through a filtering container
PTD Variation
Adapting flowmeter for precise liquid reactant dispensing in industrial processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing measurement technology to control liquid delivery with known precision engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Control and command unit governing selector device and diversion elements
PTD Variation
Interfacing control unit with process systems for pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine software and hardware integration using standard industrial control protocols and programmable logic
Source Patent Element
Water tank and heating device with temperature regulation
PTD Variation
Utilizing temperature control for sanitization and precise ingredient activation
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-known technique of adapting thermal control systems for sterilization and chemical processing across multiple domains
Source Patent Element
Filtering container for aromatic mixtures
PTD Variation
Repurposing filtering container for infusing reactants, cosmetic ingredients, and pharmaceutical compounds
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design modification leveraging existing containment and infusion principles with minimal technical complexity
Source Patent Element
Machine configured for beverage preparation with programmable dispensing
PTD Variation
Cross-industry adaptation for creating customized formulations in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward application of existing precision dispensing technology to solve related technical challenges using known engineering principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857103's disclosure of a beverage preparation machine with programmable fluid control, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations in industrial, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food safety applications obvious and predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological principles, thereby rendering such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

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