Microbial Oil: Eco-Friendly Industrial Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856952_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Microbial Oil: Eco-Friendly Industrial Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856952_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856952_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. 11,856,952.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed the production and composition of microbial oil with high concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids. However, the patent did not explore the potential applications of microbial oil beyond its nutritional value. This invention addresses the need for innovative solutions to pressing environmental and industrial problems by applying the core technology of microbial oil to new fields.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the unexpected application of microbial oil to environmental and industrial problems, demonstrating a non-obvious connection between the original patent's technology and these new fields. The inventive step resides in the recognition of microbial oil's potential to address these specific challenges and the development of tailored solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different microbial strains, varying the fatty acid composition of the microbial oil, or combining the microbial oil with other agents to enhance its effectiveness. Variations of the invention may involve adapting the microbial oil-based solutions for use in other industries, such as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the environmental remediation, industrial wastewater treatment, agriculture, and lubricant production markets. The market demand for sustainable, eco-friendly solutions is growing, and this invention is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01N37/06
A A23 A23D9/013
A A23 A23D9/02
A A23 A23K20/158
A A23 A23L33/115
A A61 A61K8/361
A A61 A61K8/9706
A A61 A61K8/9728
A A61 A61K8/99
A A61 A61K31/202
A A61 A61K36/06
A A61 A61Q19/00
C C11 C11B1/025
C C11 C11B3/10
C C11 C11B3/12
C C11 C11C1/005
C C11 C11C3/10
C C12 C12N1/28
C C12 C12P7/6427
C C12 C12P7/6436
C C12 C12P7/6463

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,952
TitleMicrobial oil, production method for microbial oil, concentrated microbial oil, and production method for concentrated microbial oil
Assignee(s)NIPPON SUISAN KAISHA, LTD.