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Advanced Bacillus Subtilis Feed Innovation for Livestock

Publication ID: 24-11856970_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Bacillus Subtilis Feed Innovation for Livestock,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856970_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856970_0008_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 strain DSM 32685 for inhibiting bacterial colonization and infection in animals. However, the original invention had limitations in terms of feed composition, real-time monitoring, and verification of origin and quality. The present invention addresses these limitations by synergistically combining Bacillus subtilis with advanced technologies to create more powerful and efficient animal feed systems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention is novel and non-obvious in its synergistic combination of Bacillus subtilis with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials. The invention provides a new and unexpected solution to the problems of animal feed composition, real-time monitoring, and verification of origin and quality.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of other probiotic strains or microorganisms in combination with advanced technologies. Variations of the invention could also involve different types of animal feed products or different modes of administration of the Bacillus subtilis strain.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the animal feed industry, with potential applications in poultry, swine, cattle, and other livestock sectors. The invention could also have implications for human health and nutrition, particularly in the areas of probiotics and personalized nutrition.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Animal nutrition, microbiology, and agricultural biotechnology, focusing on probiotic microorganisms for animal feed and health optimization

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher or professional with expertise in microbiology, animal nutrition, and biotechnology, holding at least a master's degree with practical experience in developing probiotic solutions for animal feed

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced technologies with established probiotic strains represents a predictable and logical extension of existing animal nutrition research. The combination of Bacillus subtilis with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies follows standard innovation pathways in agricultural biotechnology. The disclosed variations demonstrate routine application of known technological tools to enhance existing probiotic solutions.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bacillus subtilis strain DSM 32685 for inhibiting bacterial colonization in animal feed
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithm for predicting optimal feed composition using the Bacillus subtilis strain
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying predictive analytics to probiotic performance is a known technique in agricultural biotechnology, representing a predictable combination of existing technologies
Source Patent Element
Method of administering Bacillus subtilis spores to improve animal performance parameters
PTD Variation
IoT sensors for real-time monitoring of animal health using the Bacillus subtilis strain
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies with established probiotic interventions is a standard approach for enhancing monitoring and intervention strategies in animal nutrition
Source Patent Element
Bacillus subtilis strain composition for animal feed
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based platform for tracking origin and quality of probiotic-enhanced feed products
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing blockchain for supply chain verification is a known technique for improving traceability in agricultural and biotechnological products
Source Patent Element
Bacillus subtilis strain with potential for improving digestibility
PTD Variation
Composite material with novel fiber matrix for enhanced digestibility
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing advanced material compositions to improve nutrient delivery is a predictable engineering solution in animal nutrition technology
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856970 and the disclosed technical variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The combination of known probiotic technologies with emerging digital and material science approaches represents a routine and predictable extension of existing animal nutrition research, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,970
TitleBacillus subtilis for animal feed
Assignee(s)Chr. Hansen A/S