Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856912_0004_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856912_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856912_0004_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, 'Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011176', provides a hybrid corn variety with desirable traits. However, the original patent does not address the limitations of cultivating corn in high-security facilities, disaster-stricken areas, extreme weather conditions, controlled environments, or with precision pest control. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized hybrid corn varieties tailored to these specific needs.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in the adaptation of hybrid corn variety CH011176 for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, combining the desirable traits of the original patent with specialized features to address the limitations of cultivating corn in these environments. The inventive step resides in the recognition of the need for specialized hybrid corn varieties and the provision of novel solutions to address these needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include specialized hybrid corn varieties for other niche environments, such as space exploration, vertical farming, or organic farming. Variations could also include the integration of additional features, such as genetic markers for resistance to specific diseases or pests, or the use of alternative cultivation media.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental conservation. Target markets include high-security agricultural facilities, disaster relief organizations, and companies specializing in controlled environment agriculture and precision pest control. The invention could also be licensed to companies operating in niche environments, providing a competitive advantage in these markets.

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 and corn breeding, focusing on hybrid seed development and specialized agricultural systems with expertise in genetic modification, crop adaptation, and precision agriculture techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in plant genetics or agricultural science, experienced in corn breeding techniques, familiar with genetic marker technologies, and skilled in developing crop varieties for specific environmental conditions

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's hybrid corn variety by applying standard agricultural engineering techniques to address specific cultivation challenges. The disclosed adaptations leverage known genetic and agricultural technologies to modify the base hybrid variety for targeted environments. These variations represent routine optimization strategies within the field of agricultural biotechnology.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety CH011176 with specific genetic lineage from varieties CV681190 and CV360779

PTD Variation

Adaptation of variety for high-security agricultural facilities with integrated surveillance systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing security monitoring in agricultural settings is a predictable design choice for protecting valuable genetic resources, using standard sensor and surveillance technologies

Source Patent Element

Corn seed capable of growth in standard agricultural conditions

PTD Variation

Genetic modification to introduce drought tolerance markers

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing environmental stress resistance is a known and predictable technique in crop breeding, representing a finite set of potential genetic improvements

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety with defined genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

Cultivation in controlled environment agriculture systems using hydroponic media

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting crop varieties to alternative cultivation methods is a standard practice in agricultural engineering, representing a predictable application of existing genetic knowledge

Source Patent Element

Corn variety with inherent genetic traits

PTD Variation

Precision pest control system with targeted application technologies

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor-based pest management represents a routine technological enhancement in modern agricultural systems, using well-established monitoring and intervention techniques

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn seed with specific genetic lineage

PTD Variation

Disaster relief agricultural deployment with nutrient-rich soil amendments

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting crop varieties for emergency food production represents a predictable extension of agricultural biotechnology, using known techniques for rapid crop establishment

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856912 for hybrid corn variety CH011176, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious modifications to the base genetic technology, employing standard agricultural engineering techniques to adapt the variety for specialized environments. A person of ordinary skill would recognize these adaptations as predictable extensions of the existing genetic and agricultural knowledge, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

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