Advanced Stevia Extraction & Cultivation Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856972_0010_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Stevia Extraction & Cultivation Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856972_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856972_0010_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. 11,856,972.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for Stevia extracts focused on process improvements for preparing compositions comprising steviol glycosides. However, the industry still faces challenges in terms of limited taste profile customization, inefficient cultivation practices, and lack of real-time sweetener blending capabilities. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a paradigm shift in Stevia-based sweetener formulations and cultivation techniques.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in its integration of machine learning, genome editing, and wearable devices to create personalized Stevia sweetener formulations and precision agriculture techniques. The inventive step resides in the synergistic combination of these technologies to address the limitations of the original patent and provide a next-generation solution for the sweetener industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of other machine learning algorithms, different genome editing techniques, or various wearable device designs. Variations of the Stevia-based flavor enhancer system may incorporate additional flavor profiling modules or real-time flavor optimization algorithms.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the sweetener industry, with applications in personalized nutrition, precision agriculture, and flavor enhancement. Target markets include food and beverage manufacturers, agricultural companies, and health-conscious consumers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23L2/60
A A01 A01H4/005
A A01 A01H4/008
A A01 A01H5/12
A A01 A01H6/1488
A A21 A21D2/181
A A21 A21D2/36
A A21 A21D13/062
A A23 A23C9/1307
A A23 A23G3/36
A A23 A23G4/06
A A23 A23L2/52
A A23 A23L2/54
A A23 A23L27/36
A A23 A23L33/105
A A61 A61K8/9789
A A61 A61Q1/00
A A61 A61Q11/00
C C07 C07H1/08
C C07 C07H15/24
C C07 C07H15/256
C C12 C12N15/8282
A A23 A23G3/42
A A23 A23G4/10
A A23 A23V2002/00
A A23 A23V2250/262
A A61 A61K36/00

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, food science, and plant genetic engineering, with a focus on high-intensity sweetener production and plant breeding techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in plant biotechnology, biochemistry, or food science, experienced in genetic modification, plant breeding, and sweetener extraction techniques, familiar with CRISPR genome editing and machine learning applications in agriculture

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD represents a predictable extension of the source patent's teachings by applying known biotechnology techniques to enhance Stevia extract production. The combination of machine learning, genome editing, and personalized nutrition technologies represents an obvious progression of existing methods for improving steviol glycoside compositions. The PTD's variations systematically address limitations in the original patent by introducing precision agriculture and personalized formulation approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Stevia rebaudiana leaves with specific steviol glycoside concentrations
PTD Variation
CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing to create novel Stevia cultivars with optimized RebE, RebD, and RebM glycoside profiles
Obviousness Reasoning
Genome editing is a known technique for targeted plant modification, and optimizing glycoside concentrations represents a predictable improvement within the existing biotechnological framework
Source Patent Element
Stevia extract preparation process
PTD Variation
Machine learning-based predictive modeling for cultivar selection and extract composition
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational techniques to plant breeding is a well-established approach, and using machine learning to optimize extract compositions represents an obvious technological progression
Source Patent Element
Steviol glycoside extraction and purification methods
PTD Variation
Personalized sweetener formulation system with real-time flavor optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Customizing sweetener compositions based on individual preferences is a natural extension of existing flavor enhancement technologies, utilizing known data analysis and formulation techniques
Source Patent Element
High-intensity sweetener production process
PTD Variation
Wearable device integration for tracking nutritional intake and sweetener dispensing
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining nutritional tracking with sweetener delivery represents an obvious application of existing digital health and personalized nutrition technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856972 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The systematic application of machine learning, genome editing, and personalized nutrition technologies to Stevia extract production represents a predictable combination of known techniques within the field of agricultural biotechnology and sweetener development.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,972
TitleStevia extracts
Assignee(s)THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, PURECIRCLE SDN BHD