Innovative Soybean Variety: Multi-Industry Technology Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856918_0002_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Innovative Soybean Variety: Multi-Industry Technology Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856918_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856918_0002_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. 11,856,918.

Background and Problem Solved

The original soybean variety 01084034 was developed for traditional agricultural purposes. However, its unique genetic makeup and adaptability make it an attractive candidate for exploration in new domains. The present invention addresses the limitation of the original patent by applying the core technology to entirely different industries, fields, or problems, unlocking new value and opportunities.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases of soybean variety 01084034 that were not originally considered. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of this soybean variety to address unmet needs in diverse industries and developing innovative solutions that capitalize on its unique characteristics.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of soybean variety 01084034 in other industries, such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, or construction materials. Variations of the invention could involve the development of new soybean varieties with tailored characteristics for specific applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new invention has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, animal feed, biofuels, cosmetics, and environmental remediation. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to pressing problems, as well as consumers interested in sustainable and eco-friendly products.

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 soybean breeding and genetic engineering, focusing on plant variety development and novel agricultural applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant scientist or agricultural biotechnologist with expertise in crop breeding, genetic modification, and identifying novel applications for plant varieties, holding at least a master's degree with practical experience in plant genetics and agricultural innovation

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's soybean variety 01084034 provides a foundational genetic resource with inherent potential for diverse applications beyond traditional crop production. The PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the original plant variety's characteristics, leveraging known biotechnological techniques to explore novel industrial and environmental applications. A PHOSITA would understand that plant varieties can be systematically adapted for alternative uses through established agricultural and biotechnological methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Soybean variety 01084034 with unique genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

Using the soybean variety as a growth medium for microgreens in a controlled environment

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of plant-based substrates in controlled agricultural environments, representing a routine optimization of plant variety characteristics

Source Patent Element

Genetic potential of soybean variety 01084034

PTD Variation

Extracting biomass for nutrient-rich animal feed production

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of converting plant biomass into animal nutrition, representing a standard agricultural value-added processing approach

Source Patent Element

Soybean plant's biochemical composition

PTD Variation

Developing cosmetic compositions with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine exploration of plant-derived compounds for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications, utilizing standard extraction and screening methodologies

Source Patent Element

Soybean plant's biological interactions with soil environment

PTD Variation

Implementing phytoremediation technique for heavy metal absorption

Obviousness Reasoning

Well-established phytoremediation technique applying known principles of plant-based environmental remediation, representing a predictable scientific approach

Source Patent Element

Genetic characteristics of soybean variety 01084034

PTD Variation

Utilizing plant biomass as a biofuel feedstock in fermentation processes

Obviousness Reasoning

Conventional bioengineering approach of converting plant materials into renewable energy sources, representing a standard industrial biotechnology method

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856918 for soybean variety 01084034, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of the original plant variety's inherent characteristics. A person having ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize the predictable applications disclosed herein as routine modifications within the established technological framework of agricultural biotechnology, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipating novel protection strategies.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,918
Title	Soybean variety 01084034
Assignee(s)	MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC