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Cocoa Rind Extract: Revolutionary Skin Health Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856971_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Cocoa Rind Extract: Revolutionary Skin Health Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856971_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856971_0007_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 cocoa rind extract. However, the skin health industry still lacks effective, natural solutions for various skin conditions. This invention addresses the need for a novel, cocoa rind extract-based approach to improve skin immunity, reduce inflammation, and treat skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, and wounds.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the application of cocoa rind extract to human skin health, leveraging its immunity-boosting properties in a new, unrelated field. The inventive step is the recognition of the extract's potential in addressing various skin conditions and its adaptation for human use.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include varying the concentration of the cocoa rind extract, combining it with other natural ingredients, or using different administration methods. Variations may also include using different parts of the cocoa plant or other plant-based extracts with similar properties.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the skin health industry, with applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and dermatology. The target market includes consumers seeking natural, effective solutions for skin conditions, as well as companies developing products for skin health and wellness.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical research, specifically focused on biological extracts, immunological treatments, and cross-domain applications of natural compounds

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher with advanced degrees in biotechnology, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences, possessing expertise in extract preparation, biological activity screening, and interdisciplinary application of natural compounds

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental similarity between the shrimp immunity enhancement method and potential human skin health applications, understanding that biological extracts often have transferable immunomodulatory properties. The extraction methodology using aqueous ethanol solution is consistent across both applications, suggesting a straightforward translation of the core technological concept. The technical knowledge required to adapt the extract's application from marine to human contexts represents a predictable extension of the original scientific discovery.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Extract of cocoa rind obtained by aqueous ethanol extraction with immunity-enhancing properties
PTD Variation
Topical application of cocoa rind extract for skin health and inflammation reduction
Obviousness Reasoning
Known techniques for biological extract translation, predictable extension of immunomodulatory properties to human dermatological applications
Source Patent Element
Method of administering extract through injection or oral routes in shrimps
PTD Variation
Topical and oral administration methods for human skin treatments
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard pharmaceutical adaptation techniques, finite set of known administration routes with predictable implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Concentration and extraction methodology of cocoa rind extract
PTD Variation
Consistent extraction protocol applied to human skin health compositions
Obviousness Reasoning
Preservation of core extraction technique demonstrates technical continuity and predictable scientific knowledge transfer
Source Patent Element
Immunity enhancement mechanism in marine biological systems
PTD Variation
Inflammation reduction and skin immunity improvement in human applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Fundamental immunological principles suggest transferable mechanisms across biological systems, representing a logical scientific progression
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art, based on the teachings of US Patent 11856971. The technical variations represent predictable extensions of the original cocoa rind extract methodology, employing standard biotechnological adaptation techniques that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field of biological extract research and application.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,971
TitleMethod for improving immunity in shrimps
Assignee(s)NATIONAL PINGTUNG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY