Today's PatentGranted PatentUS9737168B2

TODAY’S PATENT – HAND DRIP COFFEE MAKER

Subhadra Hansda

Subhadra Hansda

Published on August 21, 2023•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US9737168B2

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for hand drip coffee maker enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
TODAY’S PATENT – HAND DRIP COFFEE MAKER
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US9737168B2
Patent Number: US9737168B2
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: August 22, 2023
Assignee: the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of KNU

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The Hand drip coffee maker was invented by Sang Ryong Lee, and Oh Hyun Kang. This was granted a patent by USPTO on 22nd August 2017 bearing patent no. US9737168B2.  The invention was assigned to the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of KNU. The invention relates to a hand-drip coffee maker that injects water and syrup in […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US9737168B2, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

TODAY’S PATENT – HAND DRIP COFFEE MAKER
Figure: TODAY’S PATENT – HAND DRIP COFFEE MAKER — Official Technical Drawing · US9737168B2

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “TODAY’S PATENT – HAND DRIP COFFEE MAKER” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US9737168B2 position the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of KNU with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.
Subhadra Hansda

Subhadra Hansda

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