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Advanced Herbicidal Composition: Precision Agriculture Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856949_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Herbicidal Composition: Precision Agriculture Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856949_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856949_0009_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, but these formulations have limitations in specialized scenarios. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel adaptations for specific operational environments, enhancing the efficacy, safety, and convenience of herbicidal applications.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the specific adaptations made to the original composition to address the needs of high-stakes operational environments. The inventive step is the recognition of these needs and the development of targeted solutions that combine the benefits of the original composition with new features and functionalities.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other embodiments of the invention could include adaptations for use in areas with high risk of environmental contamination, or compositions tailored for specific crop types or growth stages. Additionally, the invention could be modified to incorporate alternative herbicidal active ingredients or surfactants.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in areas with high-security needs, disaster-prone regions, or environments with extreme weather conditions. The invention could also appeal to companies focused on sustainable agriculture, precision farming, or environmental stewardship.

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 herbicidal compositions with a focus on concentrated liquid formulations involving surfactants, solvent systems, and active herbicidal ingredients

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A chemical engineer or agricultural scientist with expertise in herbicide formulation, familiar with surfactant interactions, solvent compatibility, and methods for creating stable concentrated liquid compositions

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's herbicidal composition provides a foundational framework for adapting the formulation to specialized environments and use cases. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of known herbicide formulation techniques, leveraging standard design modifications to address specific operational constraints.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Liquid herbicidal composition with glufosinate-ammonium and surfactant system
PTD Variation
Biometric authentication mechanism for preventing unauthorized herbicide use
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding security features to chemical compositions is a known technique in high-value agricultural and industrial applications, representing a predictable design choice for protecting specialized formulations
Source Patent Element
Mixing method for herbicidal composition with flexible ingredient order
PTD Variation
Portable self-contained mixing unit for disaster relief applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting existing mixing techniques to portable, field-deployable systems is an obvious engineering solution for extending herbicide application capabilities in emergency scenarios
Source Patent Element
Concentrated liquid herbicidal composition with surfactant and solvent system
PTD Variation
Specialized polymer stabilization for extreme weather conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying formulation stability through polymer additives is a standard approach in chemical engineering, representing a predictable method for enhancing performance under challenging environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Water-based herbicidal composition with surfactant interactions
PTD Variation
Water-conserving additive to reduce water usage in herbicide preparation
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing water-efficient formulation techniques is a known strategy in agricultural chemistry, representing an obvious optimization for resource-constrained environments
Source Patent Element
Single-phase liquid herbicidal composition with defined ingredient interactions
PTD Variation
Sterile single-use mixing container for high-contamination risk areas
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing sterile containment strategies is a predictable engineering solution for preventing cross-contamination in sensitive agricultural environments
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856949, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable modifications to known herbicidal composition techniques that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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