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Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety: Sustainable Agriculture Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856912_0008_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety: Sustainable Agriculture Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856912_0008_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856912_0008_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 provides a superior corn plant with desirable traits. However, modern farming practices require more efficient and sustainable methods to address climate change, soil degradation, and resource depletion. This invention addresses these limitations by combining the hybrid corn variety with advanced technologies to create a holistic farming system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of hybrid corn variety CH011176 with advanced technologies, enabling a precision agriculture system that is more efficient, sustainable, and productive than existing farming practices. The inventive step is the integration of these components to create a holistic system that addresses the complex challenges of modern farming.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different crop varieties, sensor networks, or AI algorithms. Variations may also involve integrating additional technologies, such as autonomous farming vehicles or biodegradable mulch materials, to further enhance the system's capabilities and sustainability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agriculture and farming industries, with applications in precision agriculture, sustainable farming, and supply chain management. The market for such solutions is growing rapidly, driven by increasing demand for environmentally friendly and efficient farming practices.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and precision agriculture technologies, involving genetic engineering, crop improvement, and advanced farming systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in agricultural science, plant genetics, or agricultural engineering, possessing expertise in crop breeding techniques, IoT technologies, and data-driven agricultural systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating the hybrid corn variety CH011176 with emerging precision agriculture technologies represents a predictable combination of known elements in agricultural innovation. The source patent establishes a foundational hybrid corn variety, while the PTD demonstrates standard technological augmentation strategies common in modern agricultural research. The variations represent logical extensions of existing agricultural technology frameworks that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize crop production.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011176 with specific genetic characteristics for improved crop performance
PTD Variation
Integration of IoT sensor networks for monitoring crop growth and environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing sensor technologies for crop monitoring is a predictable solution in precision agriculture, representing a known technique for optimizing plant performance and management
Source Patent Element
Breeding techniques focused on improving crop traits
PTD Variation
AI-driven insights for adjusting farming practices and optimizing crop yields
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to agricultural data represents a standard approach for extracting actionable insights from crop performance metrics
Source Patent Element
Goal of developing corn varieties with enhanced agricultural characteristics
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based supply chain management integrated with hybrid corn variety
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing blockchain tracking is a predictable technological enhancement for improving agricultural product traceability and management
Source Patent Element
Corn breeding techniques targeting improved crop performance
PTD Variation
Autonomous farming vehicle systems for crop management
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing autonomous agricultural technologies is a logical progression in mechanized farming, representing a finite set of predictable technological solutions
Source Patent Element
Breeding for pest and disease resistance
PTD Variation
AI-enabled targeted pest control mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Utilizing advanced monitoring and targeted intervention represents a standard approach to implementing more efficient pest management strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856912 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed agricultural system combinations obvious and non-inventive. The integration of hybrid corn variety CH011176 with precision agriculture technologies represents a predictable application of known techniques, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipatable as a matter of standard technological progression.

Original Patent Information

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