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Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety Monitoring System

Publication ID: 24-11856913_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety Monitoring System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856913_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856913_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. 11,856,913.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011009', provided a novel hybrid corn variety with desirable traits. However, it did not address the limitations of low germination rates, susceptibility to disease, and the need for manual monitoring of corn ear attitude. The present invention solves these problems by introducing novel systems, methods, and compositions that improve the overall performance and efficiency of the hybrid corn variety CH011009.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in the combination of these five improvements, which collectively address the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step is in the specific implementation of these improvements, which provide a synergistic effect in enhancing the overall performance and efficiency of the hybrid corn variety CH011009.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include varying the composition of the seed treatment, using different types of fungicides, or incorporating additional genetic markers. Variations could also include adapting the automated monitoring system for use in other crop varieties or integrating it with existing agricultural systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the production of high-yielding, disease-resistant corn varieties. The automated monitoring system could also be marketed as a standalone product for use in various crop monitoring applications.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and genetic improvement, involving plant genetics, seed treatment technologies, and precision agriculture techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a PhD or MS in plant breeding, genetics, or agricultural sciences, with expertise in hybrid corn development, molecular marker technologies, and advanced agricultural monitoring techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in corn breeding would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core hybrid corn variety technology. The disclosed improvements leverage standard agricultural techniques and known technological approaches in seed treatment, genetic marker identification, and crop monitoring. These variations demonstrate incremental advancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize the performance of hybrid corn variety CH011009.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011009 with specific genetic lineage from varieties CV602186 and CV413999
PTD Variation
Adding genetic markers for Diabrotica species root damage resistance
Obviousness Reasoning
Identifying and incorporating resistance markers is a standard practice in crop breeding, representing a predictable solution to enhance plant performance using known genetic selection techniques
Source Patent Element
Corn seed and plant variety with defined genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
Seed treatment composition and controlled environment chamber to enhance germination rates
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing seed germination through targeted treatment and controlled environments is a well-established technique in agricultural science, representing a routine design optimization
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety with potential for agricultural deployment
PTD Variation
Drone-based automated monitoring system with machine learning for ear attitude classification
Obviousness Reasoning
Integration of precision agriculture technologies like drone monitoring is a predictable technological progression, utilizing standard machine learning and imaging techniques to improve crop management
Source Patent Element
Corn seed with basic genetic and physiological characteristics
PTD Variation
Biodegradable polymer coating with responsive plant growth promoter release
Obviousness Reasoning
Advanced seed coating technologies represent a known approach to enhancing seed performance, using well-understood polymer and controlled-release mechanisms
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety with inherent growth characteristics
PTD Variation
Fungicide application targeting specific growth stages to reduce barren plants
Obviousness Reasoning
Strategic fungicide application is a standard agricultural practice, representing a predictable method to manage plant health and reduce crop losses
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856913 for hybrid corn variety CH011009, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of the prior art, employing standard agricultural breeding and technological techniques that would be readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in corn breeding and agricultural biotechnology. The disclosed improvements constitute prima facie obviousness under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, rendering subsequent claims covering similar technological approaches unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,913
TitlePlants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011009
Assignee(s)MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC