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Advanced Herbicidal Composition: Multi-Industry Solutions

Publication ID: 24-11856949_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Herbicidal Composition: Multi-Industry Solutions,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856949_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856949_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. 11,856,949.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed stable, concentrated herbicidal compositions for crop protection. However, these formulations have broader potential beyond agriculture. This invention addresses the need for effective solutions in various industries, where the environmental impact and efficacy of traditional methods are limited. By adapting the core technology to these new applications, we overcome the limitations of conventional approaches and provide innovative solutions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the unexpected application of the original patent's herbicidal compositions to diverse industries, achieving improved efficacy and reduced environmental impact. The inventive step is the recognition of the core technology's broader potential and the development of new formulations, concentrations, and application methods tailored to each industry's needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include adjusting the composition's pH, viscosity, or surfactant content to optimize performance in specific applications. Variations may involve combining the herbicidal compositions with other active ingredients or using different solvents to enhance efficacy or reduce environmental impact.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including aquatic weed control, wood preservation, medical device disinfection, industrial process water treatment, and greenhouse pest management. The market size for these applications is substantial, and the invention's improved efficacy and reduced environmental impact position it for significant market share and growth.

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

Chemical engineering and agricultural sciences, focusing on herbicidal compositions, surfactant technologies, and specialized chemical formulations for pest and weed control

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, expertise in formulation science, understanding of surfactant interactions, and practical experience in developing agricultural and industrial chemical solutions

Obviousness Rationale

The proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technology by applying the established herbicidal composition to alternative domains. A skilled practitioner would recognize the inherent adaptability of the chemical formulation across different contexts, leveraging the patent's fundamental surfactant and solvent principles to address similar challenges in diverse environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Aqueous herbicidal composition with C8-C16 alkyl ether sulfate and alkyl polyglucoside
PTD Variation
Adapting composition for aquatic weed control in water bodies
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing chemical formulation to control unwanted vegetation, utilizing known surfactant properties for targeted interaction
Source Patent Element
Herbicidal composition with organic solvent and water-soluble herbicidal ingredient
PTD Variation
Using composition for wood preservation against fungal and bacterial growth
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of antimicrobial properties inherent in original herbicidal formulation, applying established chemical interactions to preserve organic materials
Source Patent Element
Concentrated herbicidal composition with specific ingredient ratios
PTD Variation
Applying composition to control microbial growth on medical devices
Obviousness Reasoning
Natural progression of antimicrobial technology, leveraging known chemical interactions and concentration techniques to prevent biofilm formation
Source Patent Element
Aqueous herbicidal composition with precise ingredient mixing
PTD Variation
Controlling algal blooms in industrial process water
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward adaptation of herbicidal principles to address similar biological control challenges in different environmental contexts
Source Patent Element
Herbicidal composition with surfactant and solvent system
PTD Variation
Pest control in greenhouse environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of established chemical formulation principles to address pest management challenges using known interaction mechanisms
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: The present disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations of US Patent 11856949's herbicidal composition represent obvious modifications to the original invention, employing standard chemical engineering techniques and predictable adaptations of established formulation principles. A person of ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize the inherent transferability of the patent's core technological approach across multiple domains without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

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