Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety: AI-Driven Agricultural Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856912_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety: AI-Driven Agricultural Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856912_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856912_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. 11,856,912.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for hybrid corn variety CH011176 addressed the need for improved corn breeding, but it did not provide a holistic solution for optimizing corn yield, ensuring seed quality, and predicting environmental impacts. The new invention solves these limitations by combining the patented hybrid corn variety with cutting-edge technologies to create a synergistic system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The integration of the hybrid corn variety CH011176 with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials constitutes a novel and non-obvious invention. The combination of these distinct technologies creates a synergistic system that surpasses the original patent's limitations, providing a comprehensive solution for optimized corn farming.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the integration of other advanced technologies, such as machine learning algorithms for yield prediction, robotic farming equipment, or precision irrigation systems. Variations of the system could also be adapted for different crop types or agricultural environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent corn farming system has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of precision farming, crop management, and seed tracking. The system could be marketed to farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and seed companies, offering a competitive advantage in terms of yield optimization, cost reduction, and environmental sustainability.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology and crop breeding, specifically focused on corn (maize) hybrid development and precision agriculture technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in agricultural science or plant genetics, familiar with biotechnology techniques, IoT sensor technologies, machine learning applications in agriculture, and blockchain tracking systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with existing hybrid corn varieties represents a natural progression of agricultural innovation. The combination of IoT sensors, AI decision support, and blockchain tracking with established hybrid corn genetics follows predictable technological convergence patterns in modern agriculture. These technological extensions provide incremental improvements to existing agricultural systems using well-understood integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011176 with specific genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
AI-powered yield prediction and monitoring system using genetic data from the hybrid variety
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to agricultural genetic data is a known technique with predictable results in crop science
Source Patent Element
Corn seed and plant variety with specific genetic traits
PTD Variation
IoT sensor-based environmental monitoring system for tracking plant growth and conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies with crop management is a standard approach in precision agriculture with expected outcomes
Source Patent Element
Seed composition and growth media specifications
PTD Variation
Biodegradable seed coating with microorganism-infused polymer matrix
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing enhanced seed treatments using known polymer and microbiological techniques represents an obvious design optimization
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety with specific genetic lineage
PTD Variation
Blockchain platform for tracking seed origin and genetic provenance
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying blockchain tracking to agricultural genetic materials follows established technological convergence patterns
Source Patent Element
Corn plant breeding techniques
PTD Variation
Autonomous drone monitoring system for crop management
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing robotic and drone-based monitoring represents a predictable technological extension of existing agricultural practices
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 integration of digital technologies with established agricultural genetic systems would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art. The disclosed variations represent predictable combinations of known techniques in agricultural biotechnology, sensor systems, and digital tracking platforms, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,912
TitlePlants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011176
Assignee(s)MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC