Shrimp Immunity Enhancement via Cocoa Rind Extract

Publication ID: 24-11856971_0009_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Shrimp Immunity Enhancement via Cocoa Rind Extract,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856971_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856971_0009_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 method lacked specific adaptations for unique operational environments, limiting its applicability. This invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized variations of the original method, ensuring the immunity enhancement is effective in diverse settings.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the specialized adaptations of the original method for unique operational environments. The inventive step is the recognition of the need for tailored immunity enhancement methods and the development of distinct approaches to address these specific challenges.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other embodiments of this invention could include adaptations for shrimp farming in areas with limited access to resources, or for use in conjunction with other immunity-enhancing agents. Variations of the portable system for disaster relief could be designed for different types of disasters or emergency situations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential in the aquaculture industry, particularly in high-security facilities, disaster relief scenarios, and extreme weather conditions. The targeted approaches for high-altitude and saltwater shrimp farming also offer opportunities for market expansion.

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

Aquaculture and marine biology, specifically shrimp immunity enhancement techniques, with expertise in biochemical extraction methods and veterinary aquatic treatments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher or aquaculture specialist with advanced degrees in marine biology or veterinary science, possessing knowledge of shrimp immunology, extraction techniques, and agricultural biotechnology

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the source patent's core method of improving shrimp immunity using cocoa rind extract can be readily adapted to various environmental conditions and farming scenarios. The fundamental extraction technique and immunity enhancement principle remain consistent across the disclosed variations. A PHOSITA would understand that modifying administration methods, extraction parameters, and environmental conditions represents predictable engineering variations within the established technical framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Extract of cocoa rind obtained by aqueous ethanol extraction for shrimp immunity

PTD Variation

Specifying ethanol concentration range of 90-98% and adapting to specific environmental conditions like high-altitude or saltwater farming

Obviousness Reasoning

Selecting precise ethanol concentration and environmental parameters represents a routine optimization that a skilled practitioner would find obvious through standard experimental design and known extraction techniques

Source Patent Element

Method of administering cocoa rind extract to improve shrimp immunity

PTD Variation

Creating specialized administration kits and systems for disaster relief and high-security aquaculture facilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing targeted delivery systems for specific contexts is a predictable extension of the original immunity enhancement method, involving standard engineering design choices

Source Patent Element

Injection or oral administration of cocoa rind extract

PTD Variation

Introducing controlled environment specifications like temperature range (20-30°C) and salinity levels (30-40 ppt)

Obviousness Reasoning

Defining precise environmental parameters for extract administration represents a logical refinement that a skilled practitioner would recognize as an obvious method improvement

Source Patent Element

Basic method of extracting cocoa rind for shrimp immunity enhancement

PTD Variation

Developing application-specific approaches for extreme weather conditions and high-altitude farming

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting a known immunity enhancement technique to different environmental contexts is a standard problem-solving approach in agricultural biotechnology

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, when viewed in light of US Patent 11856971. The disclosed modifications represent predictable technical variations that a skilled practitioner would readily conceive through routine experimentation and standard engineering design principles, thereby rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

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