Advanced Stevia Sweetener for Extreme Environments
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a process for preparing highly soluble individual or combined sweet glycosides from a Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant extract. However, the original patent did not address the limitations of using such sweeteners in specific, challenging environments. This new invention addresses these limitations by providing adapted solutions for high-altitude environments, emergency food supplies, extreme weather conditions, remote or disaster-stricken areas, and high-security applications.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims demonstrate novelty and inventive step by introducing specialized adaptations of the original highly soluble stevia sweetener technology to address specific challenges in niche environments, such as high-altitude environments, emergency food supplies, extreme weather conditions, remote or disaster-stricken areas, and high-security applications.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of this invention could include adaptations for other niche environments, such as space exploration, military operations, or high-temperature applications. Variations could also involve different types of sweetener compositions or production methods.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and emergency relief. The adapted solutions for high-altitude environments, emergency food supplies, extreme weather conditions, remote or disaster-stricken areas, and high-security applications can cater to specific market needs, providing a competitive edge in these niche markets.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food Science and Chemical Engineering, specifically focused on sweetener extraction, processing, and modification technologies related to stevia glycosides
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a bachelor's or master's degree in food science, chemical engineering, or related field, with expertise in botanical extract processing, spray drying techniques, and sweetener formulation technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology of rebaudioside A processing, applying standard engineering problem-solving techniques to adapt the sweetener production method for specialized environmental conditions. The modifications involve routine engineering adaptations that leverage known techniques in spray drying, preservation, and product packaging to address specific use case challenges.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,974 |
|---|---|
| Title | Highly soluble stevia sweetener |
| Assignee(s) | PURECIRCLE SDN BHD |