Advanced Insect Odorant Sensing Disruption Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856955_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Insect Odorant Sensing Disruption Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856955_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856955_0001_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. 11,856,955.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed binary compositions that disrupt odorant sensing in insects, but these compositions had limitations in terms of efficacy, persistence, and environmental impact. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing new methods, systems, and compositions that enhance the disruption of odorant sensing, reduce environmental impact, and provide more effective delivery mechanisms.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious improvements and enhancements to the original binary compositions, including the use of hydrophobic coatings, microencapsulation devices, and biodegradable carrier materials. These innovations provide a significant step forward in the field of odorant sensing disruption, offering more effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different hydrophobic coatings, microencapsulation materials, or biodegradable carrier materials. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in different agricultural settings, such as greenhouses or indoor farming facilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of pest control and crop protection. The invention could be marketed as a more effective and environmentally friendly alternative to existing pest control methods, with potential applications in a wide range of crops and agricultural settings.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01N43/653
A A01 A01N33/06
A A01 A01N2300/00

Field of Art

Entomological chemical control technologies, specifically odorant sensing disruption for agricultural pest management, requiring expertise in organic chemistry, chemical formulation, and insect behavioral science

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher with advanced degree in chemical engineering or entomology, familiar with insect olfactory mechanisms, chemical delivery systems, and agricultural pest control techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering extensions of the source patent's binary composition technology. The disclosed modifications like hydrophobic coatings, microencapsulation, and controlled-release mechanisms are standard optimization strategies in chemical delivery systems. These enhancements would be considered routine design choices for improving the efficacy and environmental performance of odorant disruption compositions.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Binary composition for disrupting insect odorant sensing
PTD Variation
Adding hydrophobic surface coating to increase composition persistence
Obviousness Reasoning
Known surface treatment technique to extend chemical agent effectiveness, representing a predictable solution for improving delivery mechanism
Source Patent Element
Aerosol and sprayable liquid formulations
PTD Variation
Microencapsulation device with controlled-release mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering approach to improve chemical distribution and reduce environmental volatility, using well-established microencapsulation technologies
Source Patent Element
Composition for inhibiting insect host-sensing
PTD Variation
Adding third compound from odorant-sensing inhibitor group
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine combinatorial strategy in chemical composition design, leveraging known synergistic interactions between chemical compounds
Source Patent Element
Chemical composition for agricultural pest management
PTD Variation
Biodegradable carrier material with predetermined breakdown timeframe
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable environmental engineering solution addressing sustainability concerns, using known biodegradation technologies
Source Patent Element
Insect odorant disruption method
PTD Variation
Comprehensive application kit with spray nozzle and usage instructions
Obviousness Reasoning
Typical product development approach to enhance user accessibility and provide clear implementation guidelines
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856955, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in odorant sensing disruption technologies would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed modifications represent predictable engineering solutions using known techniques in chemical formulation, delivery mechanisms, and environmental performance optimization, thereby rendering subsequent claims of novelty invalid under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,955
TitleBinary compositions as disruptors of Orco-mediated odorant sensing
Assignee(s)VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY