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Adaptive Stevia Sweetener: Advanced Solubility Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856974_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Stevia Sweetener: Advanced Solubility Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856974_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856974_0004_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. 11,856,974.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for highly soluble Stevia sweeteners has limitations in terms of adaptability to unique operational environments. This invention addresses these limitations by developing specialized variations of the Stevia sweetener that can effectively operate in these environments, ensuring consistent solubility and performance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original Stevia sweetener technology to address specific environmental challenges, thereby providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of inconsistent solubility in demanding environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other possible embodiments of this invention could include Stevia sweeteners adapted for use in space exploration, underwater environments, or other extreme conditions. Additionally, the invention could be modified to accommodate different Stevia extract sources or alternative sweetener compounds.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive Stevia sweeteners have significant commercial potential in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and emergency response services. The target markets include high-altitude regions, disaster relief organizations, high-security facilities, and emergency responders.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A23 A23L27/33
A A23 A23G3/36
A A23 A23G9/32
A A23 A23L2/60
A A23 A23L27/00
A A23 A23L27/10
A A23 A23L27/11
A A23 A23L27/12
A A23 A23L27/30
A A23 A23L27/31
A A23 A23L27/34
A A23 A23L27/35
A A23 A23L27/36
A A23 A23L27/37
A A23 A23L33/21
A A61 A61K8/602
A A61 A61K8/9789
A A61 A61K36/28
A A61 A61Q19/00
A A23 A23L27/21
A A23 A23V2002/00
A A61 A61K2800/10
A A61 A61K2800/92

Field of Art

Food Science and Chemical Engineering, specifically focused on extraction, processing, and formulation of plant-based sweeteners, with expertise in solubility modification techniques for natural compounds

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in food science or chemical engineering, experienced in botanical extract processing, familiar with solubility enhancement techniques, crystalline and amorphous material transformations, and specialized packaging technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core teachings about Rebaudioside A solubility modification. The disclosed methods leverage known processing techniques like pressure adjustment, freeze-drying, and phase transformation to address specific environmental challenges. These adaptations follow standard engineering problem-solving approaches within the established framework of the original stevia sweetener patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Crystalline Rebaudioside A powder processing method with water solvent
PTD Variation
Low-pressure processing for high-altitude environment solubility enhancement
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known solubility modification technique to address environmental constraints, using standard phase transformation principles
Source Patent Element
Polymorphic forms of Rebaudioside A with varying solubility characteristics
PTD Variation
Amorphous form conversion for compact, portable sweetener storage
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine materials engineering approach to modify physical state for improved transportability, leveraging known polymorphic transformation techniques
Source Patent Element
Water-based extraction and concentration of Stevia rebaudiana compounds
PTD Variation
Freeze-drying technique for solubility enhancement in extreme weather conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-established dehydration method for preserving and modifying botanical extract properties, representing a known technique for solubility control
Source Patent Element
Crystalline Rebaudioside A powder preparation method
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident packaging system for high-security facility applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine packaging innovation applying standard security protocols to existing sweetener formulation, representing a predictable design modification
Source Patent Element
Solvent-based Rebaudioside A concentration process
PTD Variation
Controlled-release dispensing mechanism for emergency response situations
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering adaptation of existing formulation to create specialized delivery system, using predictable mechanical design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable modifications of the fundamental processing techniques established in US Patent 11856974, employing routine engineering approaches to address specific environmental and operational constraints without introducing inventive complexity.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,974
TitleHighly soluble stevia sweetener
Assignee(s)PURECIRCLE SDN BHD