Advanced Crop Processing Agricultural Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856884_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Crop Processing Agricultural Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856884_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856884_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. 11,856,884.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the limitation of concentrated crop flow streams behind counter-rotating disc cutters in agricultural vehicles. However, it did not provide a comprehensive solution for optimizing crop material processing, tracking, and distribution. This new invention addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of AI, IoT, blockchain, and renewable energy with the original agricultural header, providing a synergistic system that is more efficient, autonomous, and sustainable than the original invention. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a comprehensive crop material processing system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include different AI algorithms, various IoT sensor arrays, or different blockchain platforms. Variations may include integrating the agricultural header with other technologies such as robotics, drones, or satellite imaging.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in precision agriculture, autonomous farming, and sustainable crop material processing. The target market includes agricultural companies, farmers, and suppliers of agricultural equipment and services.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01D34/667
A A01 A01D41/1243
A A01 A01D43/10

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,884
TitleAgricultural header with swath gate for spreading and converging crop material
Assignee(s)CNH Industrial America LLC