Advanced Lettuce Cultivar: Apollo Creed Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856904_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Lettuce Cultivar: Apollo Creed Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856904_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856904_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. 11,856,904.

Background and Problem Solved

The original Apollo Creed lettuce cultivar patent provided a novel iceberg lettuce variety, but it had limitations in terms of growth optimization, disease prevention, and supply chain management. The present invention addresses these limitations by combining the Apollo Creed cultivar with advanced technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of the Apollo Creed lettuce cultivar with distinct technologies, providing a synergistic effect that enhances the overall performance and efficiency of the lettuce cultivation system. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the Apollo Creed cultivar with other AI-powered modules, such as autonomous farming equipment or robotic harvesting systems. Variations could include using different types of sensors or data analytics platforms to optimize growth conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agriculture and food production industries, particularly in the areas of vertical farming, precision agriculture, and sustainable food systems. The target market includes farmers, distributors, and retailers of lettuce and other leafy greens.

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