Advanced Fermented Milk Production Method Patent

Publication ID: 24-11856967_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Fermented Milk Production Method Patent,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856967_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856967_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. 11,856,967.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method for making liquid or semi-liquid fermented milk products, but it had limitations in terms of production time, product consistency, and bacterial load. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing a continuous flow process, controlled pulsatile bacterial strain addition, and real-time monitoring and adjustment.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces a continuous flow process, controlled pulsatile bacterial strain addition, and real-time monitoring and adjustment, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in efficiency, consistency, and quality, making the new invention novel and non-obvious.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments include using different types of heating elements, stirring mechanisms, and monitoring systems. Variations of the invention could include applying the continuous flow process to other types of milk-based products or integrating the system with existing production lines.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced method and system have significant commercial potential in the dairy industry, particularly in the production of yogurt, cheese, and other fermented milk products. The invention's ability to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality makes it an attractive solution for manufacturers seeking to optimize their production processes and meet growing consumer demand for high-quality dairy products.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23G9/363
A A23 A23C9/123
A A23 A23C9/1223
A A23 A23C9/1307
A A23 A23G9/08
A A23 A23G9/40

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,967
TitleMethod for making liquid or semi-liquid fermented milk products
Assignee(s)ALI GROUP S.R.L.—CARPIGIANI