Intelligent Lettuce Cultivation & Supply Chain Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856904_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Lettuce Cultivation & Supply Chain Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856904_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856904_0008_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 and desirable plant germplasm. However, modern lettuce cultivation and supply chain management face significant challenges, including inefficient resource allocation, inadequate monitoring and control, and lack of transparency and accountability. The present invention addresses these limitations by combining the Apollo Creed cultivar with advanced technologies to create a more intelligent and integrated system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces a synergistic combination of advanced technologies with the Apollo Creed lettuce cultivar, providing a novel and non-obvious solution that addresses the limitations of modern lettuce cultivation and supply chain management. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials with the cultivar creates a more powerful and efficient system that is not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different AI algorithms or machine learning models, varying sensor configurations, or alternative blockchain platforms. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use with other plant cultivars or in different agricultural contexts.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Intelligent Lettuce Cultivation and Supply Chain Management System has significant commercial potential in the agricultural technology and food industries, with potential applications in precision agriculture, vertical farming, and supply chain management. The system could be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and food retailers, offering improved efficiency, sustainability, and transparency in lettuce cultivation and supply chain management.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Plant biotechnology and agricultural engineering, specifically focused on lettuce cultivar development, precision agriculture technologies, and plant breeding techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in plant science, biotechnology, or agricultural engineering, possessing expertise in crop improvement, sensor technologies, data analytics, and modern agricultural systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies with existing plant cultivars represents a predictable and incremental advancement in agricultural innovation. The combination of IoT sensors, AI-driven decision support, and blockchain tracking with a specific lettuce cultivar follows established patterns of technological enhancement in precision agriculture. These variations represent standard engineering approaches to improving agricultural productivity and traceability using well-known technological frameworks.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Lettuce cultivar Apollo Creed with specific genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
Integrating AI-powered stress detection and decision support systems with the cultivar
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning and sensor technologies to crop monitoring is a known technique in precision agriculture, representing a predictable solution for optimizing plant growth conditions
Source Patent Element
Plant genetic material with unique morphological characteristics
PTD Variation
Using computer vision and machine learning for plant classification and disease prediction
Obviousness Reasoning
Automated plant phenotyping and disease detection using computational methods is a standard approach in modern plant breeding and agricultural monitoring
Source Patent Element
Specific lettuce plant genetic line
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based provenance tracking and quality verification system
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing blockchain for agricultural product traceability is a well-established technique for ensuring supply chain transparency and product authentication
Source Patent Element
Plant genetic material with specific characteristics
PTD Variation
Developing smart greenhouse systems with IoT sensor networks for growing conditions optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Automated climate control and sensor-driven agricultural management represents a predictable technological evolution in precision farming techniques
Source Patent Element
Lettuce cultivar with defined genetic profile
PTD Variation
Creating advanced packaging with antimicrobial nanoparticles and spoilage detection sensors
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating smart packaging technologies with agricultural products is a known approach for extending shelf life and improving food safety
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856904 for lettuce cultivar Apollo Creed, the present publication demonstrates that applying standard digital technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to existing plant genetic lines represents an obvious technological extension well within the capabilities of a person having ordinary skill in agricultural biotechnology and engineering.

Original Patent Information

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