Intelligent Coffee Bean Grinder Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857113_0003_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Coffee Bean Grinder Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857113_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857113_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. 11,857,113.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present disclosure relates to the integration of coffee bean grinders with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create more powerful and efficient coffee bean grinder systems.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional coffee bean grinders have limitations, including inefficient grinding, inconsistent coffee quality, and lack of inventory management. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating coffee bean grinders with advanced technologies to provide a more efficient, automated, and connected coffee grinding experience.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises synergistic combinations of coffee bean grinders with AI-powered coffee flavor prediction modules, IoT-enabled coffee quality monitoring modules, blockchain-based inventory management modules, new material-based grinding blades, and sensor modules. These combinations enable real-time monitoring, automated optimization, and improved grinding efficiency. For instance, the AI-powered coffee flavor prediction module can predict optimal grinding settings based on coffee bean type and desired flavor profile, while the IoT-enabled coffee quality monitoring module can monitor coffee quality parameters and provide real-time feedback.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic integration of distinct technologies with coffee bean grinders, providing a more efficient, automated, and connected coffee grinding experience. The inventive step is the recognition of the benefits of combining these technologies to create a more powerful system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating coffee bean grinders with other technologies such as robotics, computer vision, or augmented reality. Variations may include different types of coffee bean grinders, such as manual or automatic grinders, and different applications, such as commercial or residential use.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the coffee industry, particularly in coffee shops, restaurants, and households. The market for intelligent coffee bean grinder systems is expected to grow as consumers increasingly demand high-quality, convenient, and connected coffee experiences.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A47	A47J42/38
A	A47	A47J42/04
A	A47	A47J42/10
A	A47	A47J42/18

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Coffee bean grinding technology, specifically mechanical grinding systems with precision components for food processing equipment, requiring mechanical engineering, materials science, and food processing expertise

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or food processing technologist with expertise in precision grinding mechanisms, familiarity with IoT and sensor integration, and understanding of advanced manufacturing techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with mechanical grinding systems represents a predictable evolution of coffee bean grinder technology. The source patent establishes a foundational grinding mechanism that naturally invites technological augmentation through sensors, connectivity, and intelligent monitoring. The disclosed variations represent straightforward technological extensions using well-established integration techniques in modern product design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Housing assembly with bearing components and grinding mechanism from source patent US 11857113

PTD Variation

Adding IoT-enabled coffee quality monitoring module and sensor modules to track grinding performance

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding sensor monitoring to existing mechanical systems is a known technique for improving equipment performance, representing a predictable application of digital technologies to existing mechanical designs

Source Patent Element

Shaft component and grinding member configuration

PTD Variation

Implementing new material-based grinding blades with enhanced material properties

Obviousness Reasoning

Material science improvements to grinding components are a routine design optimization approach, representing an expected progression in manufacturing technology

Source Patent Element

Adjusting component with rotating ring and driving rods

PTD Variation

Integrating AI-powered coffee flavor prediction module to dynamically adjust grinding parameters

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing machine learning algorithms to optimize mechanical system parameters is a standard approach in modern intelligent design, representing a predictable technological enhancement

Source Patent Element

Coffee bean grinding mechanism

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based inventory management module for tracking coffee bean supplies

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying blockchain tracking to inventory management represents a standard digital transformation technique applicable across multiple product domains

Source Patent Element

Basic coffee grinding apparatus

PTD Variation

Wi-Fi enabled connectivity module with cloud-based brewing guidance

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding network connectivity and cloud services to mechanical devices is a well-established trend in product design, representing a predictable technological evolution

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of source patent US 11857113, the disclosed technical variations represent obvious extensions of existing coffee bean grinding technology through standard technological integration techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize these combinations as predictable applications of known digital technologies to established mechanical grinding systems, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,113
Title	Coffee bean grinder
Assignee(s)	CHUANG-KANG MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD