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AI-Driven Fermented Milk Production System

Publication ID: 24-11856967_0005_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Driven Fermented Milk Production System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856967_0005_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856967_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. 11,856,967.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method for making liquid or semi-liquid fermented milk products. However, the industry still faces limitations in terms of efficiency, product customization, and environmental sustainability. This new invention addresses these challenges by introducing a paradigm-shifting system that integrates AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies to optimize fermentation, reduce waste, and provide personalized products.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in the integration of AI, blockchain, IoT, and vertical farming technologies to create a decentralized, autonomous, and highly efficient system for producing fermented milk products. The inventive step is the use of AI-assisted bacterial strain optimization, blockchain-based supply chain management, and IoT-enabled fermentation units to revolutionize the dairy industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different modular configurations, varying levels of AI-assisted optimization, and alternative nutrient sources for bacterial fermentation. Variations could also include different types of fermented milk products, such as cheese or butter, and integration with other industries, such as pharmaceuticals or cosmetics.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation fermented milk production system has immense commercial potential in the dairy industry, with potential applications in personalized nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and decentralized food production. The system could also be adapted for use in other industries, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and biotechnology.

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

Field of Art

Food Processing and Biotechnology, specifically fermented dairy product manufacturing, involving microbial fermentation, process optimization, and food production technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in food science, microbiology, or chemical engineering, having expertise in fermentation processes, bacterial strain manipulation, and industrial food production techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's technological enhancements represent predictable extensions of existing fermentation methodologies, applying known computational and automation technologies to optimize a well-established food production process. The integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain represents standard technological convergence strategies for improving industrial processes. The core fermentation principles remain fundamentally consistent with the source patent's teachings, with technological augmentations that would be considered routine innovation by a skilled practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Method for producing fermented milk products with specific bacterial strain concentrations
PTD Variation
AI-assisted bacterial strain optimization module predicting and adjusting bacterial concentrations in real-time
Obviousness Reasoning
Computational optimization of microbial processes is a known technique, and applying machine learning to existing fermentation protocols represents a predictable technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Milk-based mixture with specific sugar concentrations and fermentation parameters
PTD Variation
Personalized fermentation protocols generated through customer preference and health data analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Customization of food products through data-driven approaches is a standard design choice in modern food technology, representing an obvious extension of existing production methods
Source Patent Element
Controlled heating and bacterial strain introduction in milk-based mixtures
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled fermentation devices with networked, autonomous production capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Automation of industrial food production processes is a well-established trend, and applying networked sensor technologies to fermentation represents a logical technological progression
Source Patent Element
Method for producing liquid or semi-liquid fermented milk products
PTD Variation
Integration with vertical farming for nutrient sourcing and closed-loop production systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Sustainable production methods and alternative ingredient sourcing are standard innovation strategies in food technology, representing an obvious technological adaptation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856967 and the technological variations disclosed herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious, as they represent predictable technological extensions applying standard computational, automation, and optimization techniques to established fermentation methodologies. The disclosed variations do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, and therefore constitute prior art that would render similar patent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

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