Climate-Resilient Soybean Tech: Aquaculture & Biofuel Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856914_0007_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Climate-Resilient Soybean Tech: Aquaculture & Biofuel Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856914_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856914_0007_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. 11,856,914.

Background and Problem Solved

The original soybean cultivar 01140108 patent provided a significant breakthrough in soybean breeding. However, its applications were limited to traditional agriculture. This invention builds upon the core technology of the original patent to tackle unmet needs in climate resilience, aquaculture, and biofuel production. The new claims address the limitations of the original patent by exploring innovative applications of soybean technology in entirely different industries.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the unexpected application of soybean technology to address pressing global challenges in climate resilience, aquaculture, and biofuel production. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for soybean technology to be adapted and integrated into these new fields, resulting in innovative solutions that were not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the integration of machine learning algorithms to optimize climate-resilient farming strategies, the development of new algae strains with enhanced nutritional profiles, or the use of different microorganisms for biofuel production. Variations of the invention could also include the application of soybean technology to other industries, such as bioremediation or pharmaceuticals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the climate resilience, aquaculture, and biofuel production industries. The market for climate-resilient farming strategies is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, while the demand for sustainable aquaculture feed and efficient biofuel production is increasing globally. The invention's ability to address these pressing global challenges makes it an attractive opportunity for investors and industry partners.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01H6/542
A	A01	A01H5/10

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically plant breeding, genetic engineering, and crop science with a focus on soybean cultivar development and agricultural innovation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in plant genetics, biotechnology, or agricultural sciences, possessing expertise in crop improvement techniques, genetic modification, sensor technologies, and interdisciplinary agricultural systems

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of soybean technology by applying known genetic engineering and sensor technologies to address agricultural challenges. A PHOSITA would recognize that the core principles of crop improvement and stress tolerance disclosed in the source patent can be readily adapted to broader agricultural and environmental applications. The variations represent logical combinations of existing technologies with established methodological approaches in biotechnology and agricultural systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Soybean cultivar breeding methodology focused on stress tolerance and genetic improvement

PTD Variation

Climate change monitoring system using sensor networks and predictive modeling for crop protection

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of existing stress detection techniques to broader agricultural monitoring, utilizing known sensor and data integration technologies

Source Patent Element

Genetic engineering techniques for crop improvement demonstrated in soybean cultivar development

PTD Variation

Genetic modification of algae and microorganisms for enhanced performance in aquaculture and biofuel production

Obviousness Reasoning

Known genetic engineering principles can be systematically applied across different biological systems, representing a standard approach in biotechnology

Source Patent Element

Plant breeding techniques focused on developing resilient crop varieties

PTD Variation

Precision livestock monitoring using wearable sensor technologies for disease prevention

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending biological monitoring and predictive health technologies across different agricultural domains using established sensor and data analysis techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856914 and the disclosed variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed innovations obvious through standard biotechnological methodologies. The systematic application of genetic engineering, sensor technologies, and predictive modeling represents a predictable extension of existing agricultural research techniques, thereby rendering the proposed innovations non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 obviousness standards.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,914
Title	Soybean cultivar 01140108
Assignee(s)	MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC, Stine Seed Farm, Inc.