Advanced Soybean Cultivar: Precision Agriculture Innovation
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for soybean cultivar 06380605 provided a novel and distinctive soybean variety. However, the patent did not address the limitations of traditional farming practices, such as inefficient resource allocation, inadequate disease resistance, and lack of precision in breeding. This new invention solves these problems by combining the soybean cultivar with cutting-edge technologies to create a more efficient, sustainable, and productive agricultural system.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new invention is novel and non-obvious because it combines the soybean cultivar 06380605 with distinct technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more powerful system for optimizing soybean cultivation, precision farming, and automated breeding. The integration of these technologies provides a synergistic effect, resulting in a more efficient, sustainable, and productive agricultural system that was not anticipated by the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the soybean cultivar with other advanced technologies, such as robotics, drones, or satellite imaging. Variations of the invention could also involve using different machine learning algorithms or genomic analysis platforms to predict desirable traits or disease resistance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of precision farming, automated breeding, and disease resistance. The target market includes farmers, agricultural companies, and research institutions seeking to improve crop yields, reduce environmental impact, and increase efficiency in their operations.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A01 | A01H6/542 |
| A | A01 | A01H5/10 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Agricultural biotechnology, specifically soybean breeding and precision agriculture technologies involving plant genetics, genomic analysis, and agricultural systems integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in plant breeding, agricultural engineering, or biotechnology, possessing expertise in crop genetics, machine learning applications in agriculture, sensor technologies, and systems integration
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced digital technologies with existing plant cultivars represents a predictable extension of current agricultural innovation. The combination of the soybean cultivar 06380605 with AI, IoT, and genomic analysis platforms follows established patterns of technological convergence in precision agriculture. The disclosed variations represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing agricultural productivity through systematic technological integration.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Soybean cultivar 06380605 |
| Assignee(s) | M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. |