Advanced Bacillus Subtilis Feed Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856970_0005_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Bacillus Subtilis Feed Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856970_0005_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856970_0005_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 disclosed the use of Bacillus subtilis strains in animal feed to inhibit bacterial colonization and improve performance parameters. However, this approach has limitations in terms of scalability, customization, and real-time monitoring. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a next-generation system that combines advanced technologies with Bacillus subtilis strains to provide a more efficient, sustainable, and animal-centric solution.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention introduces a paradigm shift in animal feed technology by integrating Bacillus subtilis strains with advanced technologies, such as precision sensing, machine learning, and bioreactors, to provide a more efficient, sustainable, and animal-centric solution. The novelty lies in the combination of these technologies and the Bacillus subtilis strain to create a comprehensive system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of different Bacillus subtilis strains, various types of sensors and automation systems, and different machine learning algorithms. Additionally, the system may be adapted for use in different animal species or in conjunction with other feed additives.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the animal feed industry, particularly in the areas of precision animal feeding, gut health management, and sustainable agriculture. The target market includes animal feed manufacturers, farmers, and veterinarians seeking to improve animal health, feed efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

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 feed biotechnology, microbial engineering, and agricultural biological systems, with expertise in probiotic strain development, microbiome optimization, and precision agricultural technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in microbiology, biotechnology, or agricultural sciences, possessing knowledge of bacterial strain manipulation, fermentation technologies, and data-driven agricultural innovations

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with probiotic bacterial strains represents a natural progression in agricultural biotechnology. The source patent's Bacillus subtilis strain provides a foundational platform for technological enhancement through precision monitoring and data analytics. The proposed variations represent predictable extensions of existing probiotic and agricultural technology paradigms, utilizing standard engineering and computational approaches to optimize biological systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Bacillus subtilis strain for animal feed performance improvement

PTD Variation

Adding nutrient sensing and machine learning algorithms to optimize bacterial strain deployment

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor technologies with biological systems is a known technique in biotechnology, representing a predictable application of digital monitoring to existing probiotic methodologies

Source Patent Element

Method of administering bacterial spores to improve animal performance

PTD Variation

Developing a wearable device for real-time gut health monitoring linked to bacterial strain activity

Obviousness Reasoning

Continuous health monitoring is a standard approach in veterinary and agricultural sciences, with sensor technologies providing a logical extension of existing performance tracking methods

Source Patent Element

Bacterial strain composition for inhibiting specific pathogenic bacteria

PTD Variation

Creating a cloud-based platform integrating genomic, microbiome, and environmental data for predictive insights

Obviousness Reasoning

Data integration and predictive analytics represent standard computational approaches for optimizing biological systems, utilizing well-established machine learning techniques

Source Patent Element

Bacillus subtilis strain administered with complementary bacterial compositions

PTD Variation

Developing a bioreactor system with automated fermentation and real-time monitoring capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Automated bioreactor technologies are well-known in biotechnology, representing a predictable engineering solution for scaling and controlling microbial production

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable technological extensions of the foundational teachings in US Patent 11856970, combining known techniques in digital monitoring, data analytics, and biological engineering to enhance probiotic strain deployment and performance optimization.

Original Patent Information

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