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Advanced Microbial Oil Production for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856952_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Microbial Oil Production for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856952_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856952_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. 11,856,952.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed microbial oil compositions and production methods, but these may not be suitable for specific, narrow market or unique operational environments. This invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by providing specialized variations and niche solutions for microbial oil production.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the adaptation of microbial oil production systems for specific, narrow market or unique operational environments. The inventive step is the combination of specialized components and operating conditions to ensure the production of high-quality microbial oil in these environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of different types of microbial biomass sources, purification modules, and storage units. Variations of the invention may include the use of different operating conditions, such as varying temperatures and pressures, and the incorporation of additional components, such as sensors and monitoring systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has potential commercial applications in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food processing. The target market includes companies operating in high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, and businesses operating in extreme weather conditions, remote or off-grid locations, and high-altitude environments.

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

Field of Art

Biotechnology and microbial oil production, with expertise in fatty acid extraction, purification techniques, and industrial-scale microbial cultivation processes. Requires advanced knowledge of biochemical engineering, microbial fermentation, and separation technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher or engineer with a PhD or equivalent industrial experience in biotechnology, familiar with microbial oil extraction methods, distillation techniques, and fatty acid composition optimization. Skilled in process engineering and capable of adapting production methods to specific environmental constraints

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core microbial oil production technology. The disclosed adaptations leverage known purification and extraction techniques to address specific operational environments. These modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to apply microbial oil production in diverse contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Microbial oil production with high ARA or Mead acid content (80-98% fatty acid composition)
PTD Variation
Concentrated microbial oil composition with additives for stability in extreme environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable modification using known stabilization techniques to extend oil utility in challenging conditions. A PHOSITA would recognize standard approaches to enhancing oil stability through additive selection
Source Patent Element
Fatty acid rectification process with specific temperature and pressure parameters
PTD Variation
Adaptation of rectification process for low-pressure, high-altitude or portable production environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering adaptation of known separation techniques to alternative operational contexts. Demonstrates standard problem-solving approach of adjusting process parameters for specific environmental constraints
Source Patent Element
Microbial oil extraction using specific purification techniques
PTD Variation
Self-sustaining, solar-powered or wind-powered production systems for remote locations
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of known renewable energy technologies with established microbial oil production methods. Represents a predictable application of alternative energy sources to existing industrial processes
Source Patent Element
High-purity fatty acid extraction methods
PTD Variation
Secure production systems for high-security or controlled environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard security engineering approach to adapting existing production technologies for specialized environments. Demonstrates typical design modifications for restricted operational contexts
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856952, the variations disclosed herein represent obvious extensions of known microbial oil production technologies. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed adaptations to be predictable modifications of existing fatty acid extraction and purification techniques, thereby rendering subsequent claims of novelty invalid under standard obviousness analysis.

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.