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Advanced Insect Odorant Sensing Disruption Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856955_0005_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Insect Odorant Sensing Disruption Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856955_0005_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856955_0005_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 for disrupting odorant sensing in insects, but these compositions have limitations in terms of efficacy, specificity, and delivery. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing a paradigm shift in odorant-sensing disruption, enabling more targeted, efficient, and adaptable management of insect populations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in the combination of binary enhancers and disruptors, the micro-encapsulation delivery system, and the computer-optimized design tools, which collectively provide a more targeted, efficient, and adaptable approach to odorant-sensing disruption. The inventive step is the integration of these components to create a next-generation system that surpasses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in the composition of the binary disruptors and enhancers, different micro-encapsulation materials, or alternative sensor technologies. Additionally, the computer-implemented design system could be adapted for use in other fields, such as human health or environmental monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural and pest management industries, offering a more effective and efficient means of controlling insect populations. The adaptability and specificity of the system also make it suitable for use in other industries, such as public health and environmental monitoring.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Entomological chemical control technologies, focusing on olfactory disruption mechanisms for agricultural pest management, requiring expertise in organic chemistry, insect neurobiology, and chemical formulation techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher with advanced degree in entomology or chemical engineering, familiar with insect sensory systems, capable of designing chemical compositions that interact with biological receptor mechanisms, and experienced in developing targeted pest control strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core methodology of odorant-sensing disruption. The disclosed computer-implemented design system and micro-encapsulation techniques are logical technological progressions that apply standard engineering problem-solving approaches to the existing odorant-sensing disruption framework. The binary composition strategy and targeted species-specific approach demonstrate incremental innovation consistent with standard research and development practices in chemical pest control.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Binary composition for disrupting odorant sensing in insects
PTD Variation
Computer-implemented system for optimizing binary composition design
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational design tools to chemical composition development is a known technique in chemical engineering, representing a predictable application of computational modeling to existing chemical research methodologies
Source Patent Element
Water-soluble tablet and aerosol formulations for chemical delivery
PTD Variation
Micro-encapsulation system for controlled release of binary compositions
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing advanced delivery mechanisms is a standard approach in drug and pest control technologies, representing an obvious improvement in controlled substance distribution
Source Patent Element
Composition targeting insect host-sensing mechanisms
PTD Variation
Species-specific targeting of odorant-sensing pathways using binary enhancers and disruptors
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring chemical compositions to specific biological targets is a well-established technique in chemical-biological interaction research, representing a logical refinement of existing methodological approaches
Source Patent Element
Chemical compounds disrupting odorant receptor interactions
PTD Variation
Integration of sensor technologies for detecting target insect species
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining detection and intervention technologies is a predictable engineering solution in pest management systems, representing an obvious technological progression
Source Patent Element
Compositions for inhibiting insect sensory mechanisms
PTD Variation
Comprehensive kit approach with multiple binary compositions for different insect species
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating modular, adaptable pest control solutions is a standard approach in agricultural technology, representing a design choice obvious to a skilled practitioner
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of 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 methods, compositions, and computational design strategies represent predictable extensions of existing chemical pest control methodologies, thereby establishing prima facie obviousness 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