Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Crop Protection: Intelligent Herbicidal System

Publication ID: 24-11856949_0003_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Crop Protection: Intelligent Herbicidal System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856949_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856949_0003_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. 11,856,949.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional herbicidal compositions have limitations in terms of application efficiency, soil health, and counterfeiting risks. The original patent addressed these issues by providing stable, concentrated herbicidal compositions. However, there is still a need for more advanced, integrated systems that leverage emerging technologies to further optimize crop protection.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials with the original herbicidal compositions is new and non-obvious, as it creates a more powerful and efficient crop protection system that addresses the limitations of conventional herbicidal compositions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the herbicidal compositions with other emerging technologies, such as robotics or drones, or using different types of sensors or data analytics platforms. Variations may include adapting the system for use in different crop types or regions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent crop protection system has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in precision farming, crop monitoring, and supply chain management. Target markets include farmers, agricultural companies, and government agencies.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01N25/22
A A01 A01N25/02
A A01 A01N25/30
A A01 A01N57/12
A A01 A01N57/20

Field of Art

Agricultural chemical formulations, specifically herbicide compositions and precision agricultural technologies with expertise in chemical engineering, formulation science, and agricultural systems integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in agricultural science or chemical engineering, familiar with herbicide formulation techniques, emerging agricultural technologies, and interdisciplinary problem-solving approaches

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with existing herbicidal compositions represents a natural progression in precision agriculture, where data-driven approaches enhance traditional chemical solutions. The source patent's focus on advanced herbicide formulations provides a clear technical foundation for exploring technological augmentations. The disclosed variations represent predictable combinations of known technologies within agricultural systems engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Liquid herbicidal composition with specific surfactant and solvent combinations
PTD Variation
Integration with AI-based precision farming platform for targeted herbicide application
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to optimize chemical distribution, representing a known technique in precision agriculture for improving resource efficiency
Source Patent Element
Water-soluble herbicidal ingredient with specific concentration ranges
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based supply chain tracking for herbicide authentication
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of product quality management using emerging digital verification technologies, addressing industry needs for traceability
Source Patent Element
Herbicidal composition with surfactant and solvent mixtures
PTD Variation
Biodegradable polymer matrix for sustained herbicide release
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable materials science approach to extending chemical efficacy, utilizing known encapsulation techniques in agricultural formulations
Source Patent Element
Liquid herbicidal composition with specific ingredient interactions
PTD Variation
IoT sensor-based crop monitoring integrated with herbicide application
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of sensing technologies with chemical application methods, representing a standard approach in precision agricultural systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856949's teachings of advanced herbicidal compositions, the present disclosure demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the integration of digital technologies, materials science, and precision agricultural methods with existing herbicide formulations to be an obvious and predictable extension of the prior art, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,949
TitleStable, concentrated herbicidal compositions
Assignee(s)BASF SE