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Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety CH011176 Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856912_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety CH011176 Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856912_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856912_0006_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', has limitations in terms of yield, susceptibility to diseases, and stalk strength. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel methods and systems to improve the growth and quality of hybrid corn variety CH011176.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novel combination of specialized fertilizers, optimized growth systems, and targeted seed treatments provides a significant improvement over the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these components to achieve a more efficient, disease-resistant, and high-yielding hybrid corn variety.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in fertilizer formulations, sensor types, and seed treatment compositions. Additionally, the system for monitoring and controlling growth could be adapted for use with other crop varieties or integrated with existing agricultural infrastructure.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced hybrid corn variety CH011176 has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of crop production, farming, and biotechnology. The invention's improved yield, disease resistance, and stalk strength make it an attractive solution for farmers and agricultural companies seeking to increase productivity and reduce losses.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and hybrid seed development, involving genetic manipulation, plant pathology, and agricultural engineering

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 variation, disease resistance strategies, and agricultural optimization technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's hybrid corn variety, applying standard agricultural engineering techniques to enhance yield, disease resistance, and plant performance through known methodological approaches

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011176 with specific genetic lineage from CV681190 and CV360779
PTD Variation
Specialized fertilizer formulation targeting specific plant pathogens like Cercospora zeae-maydis
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing pathogen-specific fertilizer treatments is a routine optimization strategy in agricultural science, representing a predictable solution to enhance crop performance
Source Patent Element
Corn variety with inherent genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
Sensor-based irrigation and growth monitoring system
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing precision agriculture technologies with sensor networks is a well-established technique for optimizing crop management, representing an obvious technological integration
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety with potential disease vulnerability
PTD Variation
Seed treatment composition combining fungicides and insecticides
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing comprehensive seed treatment protocols is a standard practice in agricultural biotechnology, addressing known potential disease vectors through predictable chemical interventions
Source Patent Element
Corn variety with potential structural weaknesses
PTD Variation
Plant growth regulator for enhancing stalk strength and reducing lodging
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying growth regulators to modify plant morphology is a well-understood technique in crop science, representing a predictable method for improving plant structural characteristics
Source Patent Element
Genetic hybrid with baseline performance characteristics
PTD Variation
Centralized growth control system for yield and quality optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing integrated monitoring and control systems is a standard engineering approach in precision agriculture, representing an obvious technological extension of existing crop management practices
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856912 for hybrid corn variety CH011176, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable applications of known agricultural engineering techniques to enhance crop performance through standard methodological approaches

Original Patent Information

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