Apollo Creed Lettuce: AI-Driven Crop Monitoring Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856904_0002_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Apollo Creed Lettuce: AI-Driven Crop Monitoring Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856904_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856904_0002_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. 11,856,904.

Background and Problem Solved

The original Apollo Creed lettuce cultivar patent primarily focused on the development of a novel iceberg lettuce variety. However, the present invention addresses the limitations of traditional environmental monitoring and control systems in greenhouses and agricultural settings, which often rely on expensive and inefficient technologies. By utilizing the Apollo Creed lettuce cultivar, this invention provides a novel, cost-effective, and sustainable approach to optimize crop yields, reduce energy consumption, and detect abiotic stress in plants.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a significant departure from the original patent by applying the Apollo Creed lettuce cultivar to entirely new fields, including environmental monitoring, bioreactors, and automated harvesting. The inventive step lies in the unexpected combination of the lettuce cultivar with advanced technologies to create innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of other lettuce cultivars or plant species, integration with machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics, or the development of modular, scalable systems for large-scale agricultural operations. Variations of the bioreactor system could be designed for use in space exploration or urban agriculture settings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Apollo Creed lettuce-based environmental monitoring and control systems have significant commercial potential in the agricultural technology, environmental monitoring, and sustainable agriculture markets. The invention could be licensed to companies specializing in greenhouse management, agricultural automation, or environmental consulting, or used to develop new products and services for the growing market of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/1472
A A01 A01H5/10
A A01 A01H5/12

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,904
TitleLettuce cultivar Apollo Creed
Assignee(s)Southwest Genetics, LLC