Innovative Odorant Sensing Disruption Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856955_0007_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Innovative Odorant Sensing Disruption Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856955_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856955_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. 11,856,955.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed binary compositions for disrupting odorant sensing in insects, primarily focusing on agricultural pests and disease vectors. However, the technology's potential extends beyond its original scope. The new invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by exploring novel applications in diverse fields, where the disruption of odorant sensing can have a significant impact.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious applications of the binary compositions, which were not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the technology's potential in addressing distinct problems across various industries, thereby expanding its scope and impact.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying the composition's formulation, concentration, or delivery method to suit specific application requirements. Variations may also involve integrating the binary compositions with existing technologies or systems to enhance their effectiveness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various markets, including environmental monitoring, conservation, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainable agriculture. The technology's adaptability and broad applicability make it an attractive solution for industries seeking innovative, eco-friendly approaches to address pressing challenges.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01N43/653
A	A01	A01N33/06
A	A01	A01N2300/00

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Chemical ecology, entomological pest management, and olfactory disruption technologies with expertise in molecular interactions affecting insect sensory systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher with advanced degree in chemical engineering, entomology, or biochemistry, familiar with insect olfactory mechanisms, capable of understanding molecular interactions and designing targeted chemical interventions

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent establishes a foundational method of disrupting insect olfactory sensing through binary compositions, which inherently suggests broad applicability across ecological and environmental management contexts. A PHOSITA would recognize that the odorant disruption mechanism could be strategically applied to various ecosystem challenges involving insect behavior. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the core technological concept by applying the established olfactory disruption principle to specific environmental management scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Binary composition for disrupting odorant sensing in insects

PTD Variation

Application to invasive species detection in aquatic ecosystems

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable adaptation of existing olfactory disruption technology to prevent species interaction through sensory interference

Source Patent Element

Composition formulated as water-soluble tablet or sprayable liquid

PTD Variation

Applying composition to forest areas to mitigate invasive insect species

Obviousness Reasoning

Known delivery methods can be easily transferred to different environmental contexts with minimal technical modification

Source Patent Element

Inhibiting insect host-sensing mechanism

PTD Variation

Reducing pesticide use by disrupting pest insect communication in agricultural fields

Obviousness Reasoning

Direct technological translation of core olfactory disruption principle to agricultural pest management with expected predictable results

Source Patent Element

Chemical composition targeting odorant receptor interactions

PTD Variation

Urban air quality monitoring device integrating odorant molecule detection

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of molecular sensing technology to environmental monitoring applications

Source Patent Element

Composition designed to interfere with insect sensory mechanisms

PTD Variation

Preservation of cultural heritage sites by preventing insect infestations

Obviousness Reasoning

Straightforward application of established olfactory disruption technology to conservation challenges

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, given the teachings of US Patent 11856955. The PTD demonstrates that the core technological concept of olfactory disruption can be predictably applied across diverse environmental and ecological management contexts, rendering subsequent claims involving similar applications unpatentable as obvious variations of the prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,955
Title	Binary compositions as disruptors of Orco-mediated odorant sensing
Assignee(s)	VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY