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Multi-Industry Inosinic Acid Seasoning Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856973_0007_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Inosinic Acid Seasoning Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856973_0007_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856973_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. 11,856,973.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for instant soup stock solid seasoning was limited to its use in the food industry. However, the unique properties of this seasoning, particularly its high concentration of inosinic acid, make it an ideal candidate for application in other fields. This invention addresses the problem of limited use cases for instant soup stock solid seasoning by exploring its potential in new industries.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims are novel and non-obvious in that they apply the core technology of the original patent to entirely different industries and use cases. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of instant soup stock solid seasoning beyond its original intended use and developing new applications that leverage its unique properties.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include using different ratios of inosinic acid to edible meat, varying the drying method or conditions, or incorporating additional ingredients to enhance the seasoning's effects. Variations may also include using the seasoning in other industries, such as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, sports, and food technology. The market for personalized wellness plans, athletic performance enhancement, and nutritional support is growing rapidly, and the invention's unique properties make it an attractive solution for companies operating in these spaces.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23L23/10
A A23 A23L5/34
A A23 A23L5/51
A A23 A23L5/55
A A23 A23L13/10
A A23 A23L13/52
A A23 A23L27/10
A A23 A23L27/88
A A23 A23P30/10
A A23 A23V2002/00

Field of Art

Food processing and nutritional science, specifically focusing on seasoning production, dehydration techniques, and functional food development. Requires expertise in food chemistry, microwave drying technologies, and nutritional ingredient formulation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in food science or chemical engineering, experienced in food processing techniques, familiar with microwave drying methods, and knowledgeable about nutritional ingredient extraction and concentration

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core technology of the instant soup stock solid seasoning, particularly its inosinic acid concentration and microwave drying process, represents a versatile platform technology with potential applications beyond traditional culinary uses. The fundamental chemical and processing characteristics disclosed in the source patent provide a clear technological foundation for exploring alternative implementations across different domains such as wellness, performance enhancement, and medical support.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Method of forming mixture with raw edible meat and soup stock having high inosinic acid concentration
PTD Variation
Applying the seasoning composition to athletic performance nutrition and personalized wellness plans
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of utilizing nutritional ingredients for targeted physiological outcomes, with predictable results based on established understanding of inosinic acid's metabolic interactions
Source Patent Element
Microwave drying process for concentrating nutritional components
PTD Variation
Adapting the seasoning for topical wound healing and inflammation reduction applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of known ingredient concentration techniques, leveraging established understanding of inosinic acid's potential therapeutic properties
Source Patent Element
Precise control of inosinic acid to meat ratio during seasoning production
PTD Variation
Creating customized nutritional interventions for specific patient populations like chemotherapy patients
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite set of identifiable modifications using known food science techniques, representing a straightforward design choice within the technological framework
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856973, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed variations representing obvious extensions of the fundamental instant soup stock solid seasoning technology. The source patent's comprehensive description of inosinic acid concentration, microwave drying methods, and ingredient processing provides sufficient technical foundation to render the proposed alternative applications prima facie obvious, lacking any inventive step beyond routine application of known food science principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,973
TitleInstant soup stock solid seasoning and method for manufacturing same
Assignee(s)Ariake Japan Co., Ltd.