Intelligent Liquid Dispensing System with IoT, AI, and Blockchain Integration

Publication ID: 24-11857107_0008_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Liquid Dispensing System with IoT, AI, and Blockchain Integration,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857107_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857107_0008_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. 11,857,107.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An advanced liquid dispensing system integrating IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies to optimize liquid dispensing, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a liquid dispensing system capable of dispensing liquids at different temperatures. However, the system lacked real-time demand data, predictive analytics, and secure payment capabilities, resulting in inefficient liquid dispensing and limited user convenience. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies to create a more efficient, intelligent, and secure liquid dispensing system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a liquid dispensing system integrating IoT-enabled liquid supply sources, machine learning-based predictive analytics systems, and blockchain-based secure payment systems. The IoT-enabled liquid supply sources provide real-time demand data, enabling the system to adjust liquid dispensing accordingly. The machine learning-based predictive analytics system predicts demand patterns and optimizes liquid dispensing. The blockchain-based secure payment system facilitates secure transactions for liquid dispensing. The system also includes a smart sensor network to monitor and adjust the liquid flow rate based on real-time usage data.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's integration of IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies provides a novel and non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent. The use of real-time demand data, predictive analytics, and secure payment capabilities creates a more efficient, intelligent, and secure liquid dispensing system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integration with other technologies, such as augmented reality or robotic automation, to further enhance user experience and efficiency. Variations of the system could be designed for specific industries, such as healthcare or hospitality, with tailored features and functionalities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent liquid dispensing system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, and retail. The system's ability to optimize liquid dispensing, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience makes it an attractive solution for businesses seeking to improve their operations and customer satisfaction.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A47	A47J31/465
A	A47	A47J31/3676
A	A47	A47J31/4403
A	A47	A47J31/5255

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Liquid dispensing systems and beverage preparation technologies, focusing on temperature-controlled liquid flow, IoT integration, and smart dispensing mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or systems designer with expertise in fluid control systems, IoT technologies, and beverage dispensing equipment, possessing knowledge of sensor integration, control systems, and emerging digital technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies into the existing liquid dispensing system represents a predictable extension of known technological convergence strategies. The source patent's foundational liquid flow control mechanism provides a natural platform for digital enhancement through smart sensing and data-driven optimization. The proposed variations represent incremental technological improvements using standard integration techniques available to skilled practitioners in the field.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Liquid reservoir with inlet, chamber, and outlet for controlling liquid dispensing

PTD Variation

Adding IoT-enabled liquid supply sources with real-time demand data integration

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating network-connected sensors into existing liquid control systems is a known technique for improving system responsiveness and efficiency, representing a predictable application of digital technologies

Source Patent Element

Liquid flow control assembly with manifold and liquid flow member

PTD Variation

Implementing blockchain-based secure payment and transaction tracking

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding secure transaction layers to existing dispensing systems is a standard approach for creating value-added service capabilities, utilizing well-established blockchain integration methodologies

Source Patent Element

Temperature-controlled liquid storage and dispensing mechanism

PTD Variation

Machine learning-based predictive analytics for demand pattern optimization

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying machine learning to existing temperature and flow control systems represents a logical extension of data-driven optimization techniques commonly used in smart manufacturing and IoT contexts

Source Patent Element

Liquid flow control with vertical and horizontal conduit configurations

PTD Variation

Smart sensor network for monitoring and dynamically adjusting liquid flow rates

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing adaptive flow control through sensor networks is a predictable enhancement that builds upon existing fluid control principles, representing a standard approach to system intelligence

Source Patent Element

Liquid dispensing system with temperature and flow management

PTD Variation

Integration with augmented reality and robotic automation interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Expanding system interfaces through emerging technologies is a foreseeable design choice for skilled practitioners seeking to enhance user interaction and system capabilities

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857107 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed IoT, AI, and blockchain-integrated liquid dispensing system variations to be obvious extensions of existing liquid flow control technologies. The incremental digital enhancements represent predictable combinations of known techniques that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to modernize liquid dispensing systems through standard technological integration strategies.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,107
Title	Liquid dispensing system, liquid flow control assembly and liquid dispenser for dispensing liquid at different temperatures
Assignee(s)	DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC., CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED