Advanced Bacillus Subtilis Tech for Animal Nutrition

Publication ID: 24-11856970_0003_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Bacillus Subtilis Tech for Animal Nutrition,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856970_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856970_0003_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. 11,856,970.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent relates to the use of Bacillus subtilis for animal feed, but its limitations lie in the lack of integration with other technologies to enhance its effectiveness. The present invention addresses this limitation by combining the Bacillus subtilis strain with advanced technologies to create more efficient and targeted solutions for animal health and nutrition.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of the Bacillus subtilis strain with advanced technologies, which are not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these technologies creates synergies that enhance the effectiveness of the Bacillus subtilis strain and provide new solutions for animal health and nutrition.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other possible implementations of the invention could include the use of different machine learning algorithms, alternative IoT sensor configurations, or variations in the composition of the novel plant-based materials. These variations would further expand the scope of the invention and ensure broad conceptual coverage.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the animal feed and health industries, with applications in poultry, swine, and cattle farming. The integration of advanced technologies with the Bacillus subtilis strain is expected to attract interest from major players in the industry, leading to potential partnerships and licensing opportunities.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A23	A23K50/40
A	A01	A01N63/22
A	A23	A23K10/18
C	C12	C12N1/205
C	C12	C12R2001/125

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Animal nutrition and microbial biotechnology, focusing on probiotic bacterial strains for animal feed and health management, with expertise in microbiological techniques, agricultural biotechnology, and nutritional science

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher or professional with advanced degree in microbiology, animal science, or agricultural biotechnology, possessing knowledge of probiotic applications, bacterial strain development, and emerging digital technologies in animal nutrition

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with the established Bacillus subtilis probiotic strain represents a predictable extension of existing animal nutrition research. The combination of machine learning, IoT sensors, and targeted delivery systems with known probiotic technologies follows established patterns of technological convergence in agricultural biotechnology. These variations represent logical combinations of known techniques to enhance monitoring, delivery, and personalization of animal feed interventions.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Bacillus subtilis strain DSM 32685 for inhibiting bacterial colonization in animal feed

PTD Variation

Integrating machine learning algorithms for predicting optimal feed composition

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of data analytics to optimize probiotic performance, representing a known technique for improving nutritional interventions

Source Patent Element

Method of administering Bacillus subtilis spores to improve animal performance parameters

PTD Variation

Using nanocapsule technology for targeted gut microbiome delivery

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite and predictable solution for enhancing probiotic effectiveness through advanced drug delivery mechanisms known in biotechnology

Source Patent Element

Composition comprising Bacillus subtilis with other bacterial genera or yeast

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based supply chain management for tracking feed production

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of existing quality control methods using emerging digital tracking technologies

Source Patent Element

Method of inhibiting bacterial infections in animal feed

PTD Variation

IoT sensor-based real-time health monitoring and disease risk prediction

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of sensor technologies to enhance existing disease prevention strategies in animal nutrition

Source Patent Element

Bacillus subtilis strain for improving animal performance

PTD Variation

Genetic profiling platform for creating personalized nutrition interventions

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious combination of genetic analysis techniques with established probiotic strain technologies for targeted nutritional management

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856970 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed combinations of Bacillus subtilis probiotics with digital technologies, advanced delivery mechanisms, and personalized nutrition platforms to be obvious extensions of existing animal nutrition research, thereby rendering potential patent claims in this domain anticipated and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,970
Title	Bacillus subtilis for animal feed
Assignee(s)	Chr. Hansen A/S