Advanced Fermented Animal Feed for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856969_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Fermented Animal Feed for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856969_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856969_0004_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. 11,856,969.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed compositions and methods for solidified fermented animal feed. However, these methods were limited to general livestock farming and did not address the specific challenges of niche environments. This new invention addresses these limitations by adapting the solidified fermented animal feed for unique operational environments, providing a tailored solution for these specialized markets.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims provide a novel and non-obvious adaptation of the original patent's compositions and methods for solidified fermented animal feed. The inventive step lies in the specific combinations of fermentation and solidification conditions, as well as the packaging and storage solutions, tailored to address the unique challenges of niche environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include using different lactic acid-producing microorganisms, varying the fermentation conditions, or incorporating additional nutrients or additives to enhance the solidified fermented animal feed's nutritional value or shelf life. Variations of the invention may also include adapting the solidified fermented animal feed for other niche environments, such as livestock farming in arid or tropical regions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the livestock farming industry, particularly in niche markets such as high-altitude farming, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-security livestock farming, and emergency response situations. The targeted industries may include dairy farming, livestock feed manufacturers, and emergency response organizations.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23K20/105
A A23 A23K10/20
C C07 C07C59/08
C C07 C07B2200/13

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,969
TitleCompositions and methods for solidified fermented animal feed
Assignee(s)PACKERLAND WHEY PRODUCTS INC.