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AI-Driven Pest Management: Bacillus & IoT Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856956_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Driven Pest Management: Bacillus & IoT Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856956_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856956_0008_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. 11,856,956.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed compositions comprising recombinant Bacillus cells and an insecticide, but it lacked the integration with other technologies to achieve a holistic approach to pest management. This invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by combining the compositions with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to provide a comprehensive solution for integrated pest management.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the integration of recombinant Bacillus cells and an insecticide with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies to create a more powerful system for integrated pest management.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT sensor configurations, blockchain protocols, or novel materials. Variations of the hybrid bioreactor could include different fermentation chamber designs, nanofiltration module configurations, or IoT-enabled monitoring systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of integrated pest management, crop protection, and precision agriculture. The target market includes farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and companies involved in crop protection and precision agriculture.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01N63/23
A A01 A01N37/40
A A01 A01N37/52
A A01 A01N41/10
A A01 A01N43/12
A A01 A01N43/24
A A01 A01N43/40
A A01 A01N43/56
A A01 A01N43/653
A A01 A01N43/713
A A01 A01N47/06
A A01 A01N47/22
A A01 A01N47/24
A A01 A01N47/34
A A01 A01N57/08
A A01 A01N57/14
A A01 A01N63/50
A A01 A01N51/00
A A01 A01N55/00

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically microbial pest control and recombinant biological systems for agricultural applications, involving genetic engineering of Bacillus species and insecticide formulations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with a PhD or equivalent experience in microbiology, genetic engineering, and agricultural biotechnology, familiar with recombinant DNA techniques, bacterial cell manipulation, and integrated pest management strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating digital technologies with the source patent's biological composition represents a predictable extension of existing agricultural biotechnology trends. The core biological innovation of recombinant Bacillus cells with insecticidal properties provides a natural foundation for incorporating advanced monitoring and optimization technologies. The PTD's variations demonstrate standard technological convergence by applying known AI, IoT, and blockchain approaches to enhance the existing biological system's effectiveness and traceability.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Recombinant Bacillus cells expressing fusion proteins with insecticidal properties
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based tracking module for monitoring composition application and efficacy
Obviousness Reasoning
Tracking and verification systems are standard practice in agricultural biotechnology, representing a predictable technological enhancement to existing biological compositions
Source Patent Element
Insecticidal composition with specific Bacillus cell configurations
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms for optimizing application rates and timing
Obviousness Reasoning
Precision agriculture techniques using data-driven optimization are well-established, representing an obvious technological progression for biological pest control systems
Source Patent Element
Composition comprising recombinant Bacillus cells and specific insecticides
PTD Variation
Biodegradable polymer matrix with nanoclay-based controlled release mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Advanced material science techniques for controlled substance release are known in the field, representing a standard approach to improving biological composition delivery
Source Patent Element
Genetic engineering of Bacillus cells for targeted protein expression
PTD Variation
AI-powered decision support module using real-time environmental data
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating environmental monitoring with biological systems is a predictable technological evolution in precision agriculture
Source Patent Element
Recombinant Bacillus cell production methods
PTD Variation
Hybrid bioreactor with IoT-enabled monitoring and nanofiltration
Obviousness Reasoning
Advanced bioreactor design with integrated monitoring represents a standard technological improvement in biotechnological production processes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable technological extensions of the foundational teachings in US Patent 11856956, combining known techniques in agricultural biotechnology, digital monitoring, and materials science to enhance biological pest control compositions.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,956
TitleCompositions comprising recombinant Bacillus cells and an insecticide
Assignee(s)BASF SE