Cocoa Rind Extract: Multi-Industry Innovation & Applications

Publication ID: 24-11856971_0002_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Cocoa Rind Extract: Multi-Industry Innovation & Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856971_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856971_0002_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. 11,856,971.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method for improving immunity in shrimps using an extract of cocoa rind. However, the potential of cocoa rind extract extends far beyond this specific application. The present invention addresses the limitation of the original patent by exploring new uses and industries where the extract can provide significant benefits.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the unexpected application of cocoa rind extract to new industries and use cases, which were not contemplated in the original patent. The inventive step resides in the recognition of the extract's broader potential and the development of specific formulations and administration methods for each application.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different extraction methods, varying concentrations of the extract, or combination with other active ingredients to enhance its effects. Variations of the invention may also involve the use of cocoa rind extract in other industries, such as food and beverages, or as a natural preservative.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, cosmetics, animal health, and pharmaceuticals. The global market for cocoa rind extract-based products is expected to grow substantially, driven by increasing demand for natural, sustainable, and effective solutions.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A23	A23K50/80
A	A23	A23K10/30
A	A61	A61D7/00
A	A01	A01K2207/20
A	A01	A01K2207/25
A	A01	A01K2227/70

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, veterinary science, and natural product extraction, with expertise in biological extract preparation, animal immune system enhancement, and cross-industry applications of botanical extracts

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in biotechnology or agricultural sciences, experienced in natural product extraction techniques, understanding of biological active compounds, and ability to recognize potential cross-industry applications of biological extracts

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the cocoa rind extract's immunomodulatory properties demonstrated in shrimp immunity could be predictably extended to other biological systems through standard extraction and administration techniques. The extract's fundamental biochemical characteristics suggest broad applicability across different biological contexts. The variations represent logical extrapolations of the original patent's core discovery of a biologically active botanical extract with immune-enhancing properties.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Extract of cocoa rind prepared through aqueous ethanol extraction method

PTD Variation

Application of cocoa rind extract as a soil treatment and plant growth promoter

Obviousness Reasoning

Known botanical extracts frequently demonstrate multi-functional properties, and a PHOSITA would recognize potential soil and plant interaction based on extract's biochemical composition

Source Patent Element

Immunomodulatory effects demonstrated in shrimp biological system

PTD Variation

Extension of immune enhancement to poultry feed supplement

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable result of applying similar biological mechanism across related animal immune systems using standard nutritional supplement formulation techniques

Source Patent Element

Extraction of active compounds from cocoa rind using ethanol solution

PTD Variation

Cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions leveraging extract's antioxidant properties

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine application of known extraction method to develop new product formulations with predictable biochemical interactions

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable extensions of the immunomodulatory principles established in US Patent 11856971, utilizing standard biotechnological techniques to explore the extract's inherent biological capabilities across diverse application domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,971
Title	Method for improving immunity in shrimps
Assignee(s)	NATIONAL PINGTUNG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY