AI-Powered Microbial Oil Production Optimization System
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent described a microbial oil composition with high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. However, the production process was limited by the lack of real-time quality control, inefficient rectification, and inadequate tracking of microbial biomass origin. The present invention addresses these limitations by integrating AI-powered quality control, IoT-enabled rectification, and blockchain-based tracking, thereby ensuring a more efficient, high-quality, and transparent production process.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the microbial oil production process is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent. The AI-powered quality control module, IoT-enabled rectification, and blockchain-based tracking system provide a unique combination of features that enhance the efficiency, quality, and transparency of microbial oil production.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT sensors, or blockchain platforms. Variations may include the integration of additional technologies, such as graphene-based additives or machine vision systems, to further enhance the production process and product quality.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, where high-quality microbial oil is in demand. The integrated system can provide a competitive advantage in terms of efficiency, quality, and transparency, making it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their microbial oil production processes.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biotechnology and food science, specifically microbial oil production, with expertise in fatty acid extraction, purification, and advanced processing techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, or food science, experienced in microbial cultivation, lipid extraction, and industrial processing techniques, familiar with emerging technologies in process optimization
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into microbial oil production represents a predictable application of known optimization techniques to an established industrial process. The core microbial oil production methodology remains fundamentally unchanged, with digital technologies merely providing enhanced monitoring, control, and tracking capabilities. These technological extensions would be considered routine engineering improvements that leverage standard industrial automation and data management principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,952 |
|---|---|
| Title | Microbial oil, production method for microbial oil, concentrated microbial oil, and production method for concentrated microbial oil |
| Assignee(s) | NIPPON SUISAN KAISHA, LTD. |