Adaptive Fermented Milk Production Systems

Publication ID: 24-11856967_0009_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Fermented Milk Production Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856967_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856967_0009_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 for making liquid or semi-liquid fermented milk products is limited in its applicability to specific environments. This invention addresses the need for adaptable systems and methods that can operate effectively in challenging conditions, ensuring consistent product quality and safety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of these claims lies in their adaptation of the original method for making fermented milk products to specific, challenging environments. The inventive step is the integration of specialized components and operating conditions to ensure product quality and safety in these unique contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include variations in container materials, thermal treatment unit designs, or lactic bacterial strain selection to further optimize the systems and methods for specific environments. Additionally, the invention could be expanded to accommodate other niche environments, such as space exploration or remote military operations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

These adaptive fermented milk production systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including food and beverage, disaster relief, high-security facilities, and extreme environment research. The target markets could include government agencies, private companies, and non-profit organizations operating in these niche environments.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A23	A23G9/363
A	A23	A23C9/123
A	A23	A23C9/1223
A	A23	A23C9/1307
A	A23	A23G9/08
A	A23	A23G9/40

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Food Processing and Fermentation Technology, specifically dairy product manufacturing with a focus on yogurt production and bacterial culture techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A food scientist or dairy processing engineer with expertise in microbiology, thermal processing, and fermentation techniques, typically holding a master's degree or equivalent professional experience in food science or dairy engineering

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core method for milk product fermentation. The disclosed adaptations merely apply known engineering principles to modify the base fermentation process for specific environmental conditions. These variations demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches within dairy processing technology, using well-understood techniques of thermal treatment, bacterial strain selection, and container design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Heating milk-based mixture to specific temperature ranges between 80-100°C

PTD Variation

Adapting thermal treatment for extreme environments like high altitude or cold climates

Obviousness Reasoning

Temperature modification is a predictable design choice for a PHOSITA, who would understand how environmental conditions require precise thermal processing adjustments

Source Patent Element

Lactic bacterial strains added at concentration greater than 10^9 CFU/ml

PTD Variation

Selecting specialized bacterial strains for specific environmental conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Bacterial strain selection is a routine optimization technique in fermentation technology, representing a known method of adapting microbial cultures to challenging environments

Source Patent Element

Container-based milk product processing method

PTD Variation

Developing specialized containers for high-security, disaster relief, or extreme condition scenarios

Obviousness Reasoning

Container design modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving, applying known materials and design principles to address specific operational requirements

Source Patent Element

Sugar concentration between 20-30 wt.% in milk-based mixture

PTD Variation

Adjusting ingredient ratios for different environmental or operational constraints

Obviousness Reasoning

Ingredient ratio modification is a predictable approach to maintaining product consistency across varied processing conditions

Source Patent Element

Thermal treatment with intermittent activation

PTD Variation

Implementing specialized thermal treatment protocols for unique environmental challenges

Obviousness Reasoning

Thermal processing variations represent standard engineering adaptations to maintain product quality under different operational constraints

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856967 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and therefore unpatentable. The proposed modifications represent predictable engineering solutions within the established framework of dairy fermentation technology, utilizing known techniques of thermal processing, bacterial strain selection, and container design to address specific environmental challenges.

Original Patent Information

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