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

Field of Art

Animal nutrition and food processing, specifically dairy-based fermented feed production with expertise in microbiology, crystallography, and nutritional engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in food science or agricultural engineering, familiar with fermentation techniques, dairy product processing, and crystallization methods for animal nutrition

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology by applying known fermentation and solidification techniques to specific environmental contexts. The fundamental chemical and microbiological processes remain consistent, with the primary innovation being targeted application rather than novel scientific principles. The modifications represent routine adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize animal feed for challenging conditions.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Crystalline calcium lactate formation through fermentation process
PTD Variation
Adapting crystallization process for high-altitude or extreme weather livestock environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable modification using known crystallization parameters, representing a design choice based on environmental constraints
Source Patent Element
Lactic acid-producing microorganism fermentation method
PTD Variation
Adding ammonia during fermentation to modify nutritional profile
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique for enhancing microbial growth and nutritional content, representing a standard optimization strategy
Source Patent Element
Solidified fermented dairy product with specific XRPD pattern
PTD Variation
Packaging in specialized containers for disaster relief or high-security scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine packaging adaptation that does not fundamentally alter the underlying chemical composition or crystalline structure
Source Patent Element
Calcium lactate crystallization method
PTD Variation
Modifying crystallization conditions for different environmental contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of known parameters that can be systematically adjusted to achieve desired physical and nutritional characteristics
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with a reasonable expectation of success, based on the teachings of US Patent 11856969. The disclosed modifications represent predictable variations within the established technological framework of fermented dairy-based animal feed production, employing known techniques to adapt the fundamental invention to specific environmental contexts.

Original Patent Information

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