Extreme Environment Animal Feed Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856969_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Extreme Environment Animal Feed Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856969_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856969_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. 11,856,969.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed compositions and methods for solidified fermented animal feed, but it did not address the specific challenges and requirements of extreme environments. This invention adapts the original concept to cater to these niche markets, providing a reliable and efficient solution for animal nutrition in these unique settings.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original patent's concepts to address the specific demands of extreme environments. These adaptations include the use of ammonia in fermentation, the incorporation of additives for high-altitude environments, and the design of systems for high-security facilities.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the fermentation process, such as using different microorganisms or adjusting the temperature and pH conditions. Other variations could involve modifying the solidification process or incorporating additional additives to enhance the nutritional value of the solidified fermented animal feed.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the animal feed industry, particularly in niche markets catering to extreme environments. Target industries include dairy farming, livestock production, and disaster relief operations, with potential customers including farmers, ranchers, and government agencies.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Animal feed production, dairy science, fermentation technology, with expertise in food processing, microbiology, 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 animal nutrition strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core fermentation and solidification methodology. The disclosed adaptations for extreme environments and specialized feed production follow standard engineering problem-solving approaches within food processing technology. The modifications represent routine optimization of known fermentation and feed production techniques using standard scientific methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Crystalline calcium lactate fermentation process for dairy cow nutrition
PTD Variation
Adapting fermentation process for extreme temperature ranges (-20°C to 40°C)
Obviousness Reasoning
Temperature range modification represents a predictable engineering solution for expanding product utility across different environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Fermented dairy product with calcium source
PTD Variation
Incorporating ammonia during fermentation and adding nutritional additives
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding microorganism growth enhancers and nutritional supplements is a known technique for improving feed quality and microbial performance
Source Patent Element
Solidified fermented animal feed composition
PTD Variation
Developing specialized feed for high-security facilities with sterile production conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing sterile production techniques is a standard approach for creating controlled-environment food products with enhanced safety protocols
Source Patent Element
Calcium lactate crystalline structure for animal feed
PTD Variation
Extended shelf-life formulation with minimum 6-month stability
Obviousness Reasoning
Shelf-life extension through controlled fermentation and additives represents a standard food engineering optimization strategy
Source Patent Element
Basic fermented dairy product processing
PTD Variation
Disaster relief feed composition with enhanced nutritional profile
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying nutritional content through strategic additive selection is a predictable solution for specialized nutritional requirements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856969, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in this publication to represent obvious modifications to the existing fermentation and animal feed production techniques. The disclosed adaptations constitute routine engineering solutions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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