Advanced Maize Hybrid Tech: Precision Agriculture Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856907_0003_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Maize Hybrid Tech: Precision Agriculture Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856907_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856907_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. 11,856,907.

Background and Problem Solved

The original maize hybrid X15R414 patent addressed the need for improved crop traits, but it did not consider the potential benefits of integrating this hybrid with other advanced technologies. The present invention solves this problem by creating synergistic combinations that leverage the strengths of each component to create more powerful and efficient systems for precision agriculture.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the synergistic combinations of the maize hybrid X15R414 with advanced technologies, which create new and non-obvious systems for precision agriculture. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential benefits of integrating these components and the development of novel systems that leverage their strengths.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the integration of the maize hybrid X15R414 with other advanced technologies, such as robotics, computer vision, or biotechnology. Variations of the invention could include the use of different maize hybrids or the development of new systems for precision agriculture that incorporate the strengths of the maize hybrid X15R414.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of precision agriculture, crop yield optimization, and sustainable farming practices. The target market includes farmers, agricultural companies, and governments seeking to improve crop yields, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable agriculture.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01H6/4684
A	A01	A01H5/10

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically maize hybrid breeding and precision agriculture technologies, requiring advanced degrees in plant genetics, agricultural engineering, or related fields with expertise in crop improvement techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced training in plant breeding, genetic modification, and agricultural technology integration, capable of understanding complex genetic systems and emerging agricultural technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced digital technologies with established maize hybrid breeding represents a natural progression of precision agriculture. The source patent establishes a foundational maize hybrid, which provides a predictable platform for technological augmentation. The disclosed variations represent straightforward combinations of known agricultural monitoring and optimization technologies with an established genetic base.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Hybrid maize variety X15R414 with potential for genetic modification

PTD Variation

AI-powered monitoring system integrated with maize hybrid for crop health tracking

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining crop-specific genetic material with digital monitoring represents a predictable application of known precision agriculture techniques, where technological augmentation of agricultural systems is a standard design approach

Source Patent Element

Genetic modification potential described in source patent claim 4

PTD Variation

Genetic modification for drought resistance combined with nanomaterial-based water retention coating

Obviousness Reasoning

Enhancing crop resilience through complementary technological interventions is a known strategy in agricultural biotechnology, representing an obvious extension of existing genetic improvement methodologies

Source Patent Element

Hybrid development methodology focused on trait combination

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based data integration system for yield prediction

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying advanced data management technologies to agricultural breeding represents a logical progression of existing agricultural information management practices, utilizing predictable computational techniques

Source Patent Element

Emphasis on mechanical harvesting and uniform plant characteristics

PTD Variation

Drone-based crop monitoring system with AI-powered analytics platform

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending traditional crop monitoring techniques through automated technological systems represents an obvious technological progression consistent with ongoing agricultural innovation trends

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856907 for maize hybrid X15R414, the present disclosure demonstrates that integrating digital technologies with established genetic breeding represents an obvious technological progression. A person having ordinary skill in agricultural biotechnology would recognize these variations as predictable combinations of known techniques, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,907
Title	Maize hybrid X15R414
Assignee(s)	PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.