Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety CH011176 Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856912_0001_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety CH011176 Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856912_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856912_0001_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. 11,856,912.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for hybrid corn variety CH011176 has limitations in terms of yield potential, disease susceptibility, and environmental stress tolerance. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing targeted genetic modifications and improvements to the original variety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in the specific combination of genetic modifications and breeding techniques used to enhance the original hybrid corn variety CH011176. The inventive step is the integration of these modifications to produce a more resilient and productive crop.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of different genetic modification techniques, such as CRISPR-Cas9 or RNA interference, to introduce desirable traits into the original variety. Variations may also include the development of new hybrid corn varieties with improved traits, or the application of similar genetic modifications to other crop species.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced hybrid corn variety CH011176 has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions prone to drought, heat stress, or pest infestations. The invention may be licensed to seed companies, agricultural biotechnology firms, or used in-house by farming corporations to improve crop yields and reduce losses.

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

Plant Breeding and Agricultural Biotechnology, specifically corn (maize) hybrid development and genetic modification techniques, requiring advanced degrees in plant genetics, molecular biology, or agricultural science with expertise in crop improvement strategies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with knowledge of corn breeding techniques, genetic modification methods, understanding of trait inheritance, familiarity with precision agriculture technologies, and experience in developing hybrid crop varieties with enhanced performance characteristics

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core hybrid corn breeding methodology, utilizing standard genetic engineering and agricultural optimization techniques that are well-established in the field of crop improvement. The disclosed modifications follow established paradigms of enhancing plant resilience, yield, and environmental adaptability through targeted genetic interventions and precision agricultural approaches. These variations represent logical, incremental advancements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve upon an existing hybrid corn variety.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety breeding technique involving specific parental lines CV681190 and CV360779

PTD Variation

Introducing additional genetic modifications for drought tolerance and pest resistance

Obviousness Reasoning

Known genetic modification techniques like CRISPR would provide predictable methods for enhancing existing hybrid traits, representing a standard approach in agricultural biotechnology

Source Patent Element

Corn variety development focused on improving agronomic performance

PTD Variation

Implementing precision agriculture monitoring systems with sensor-based nutrient and moisture management

Obviousness Reasoning

Integration of sensor technologies and data-driven agricultural management represents a foreseeable technological progression for optimizing crop performance

Source Patent Element

Breeding goal of developing corn varieties with enhanced environmental adaptability

PTD Variation

Genetic engineering to improve heat tolerance and yield under high-temperature conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Addressing climate change impacts through targeted genetic modifications is a predictable and well-established research approach in crop improvement

Source Patent Element

Corn hybrid development emphasizing trait combination and improvement

PTD Variation

Incorporating microorganism-based soil amendments to enhance nutrient uptake and plant defense

Obviousness Reasoning

Microbiome engineering and symbiotic agricultural strategies represent known techniques for improving crop resilience and performance

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856912 for hybrid corn variety CH011176, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of existing agricultural biotechnology techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize these modifications as predictable improvements achievable through standard genetic engineering, precision agriculture, and crop optimization methodologies, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipatable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,912
Title	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011176
Assignee(s)	MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC