Cannabinoid-based solutions for agriculture, livestock, food preservation, skincare, and pet care
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept applies the core technology of cannabinoid formulations to novel industries, providing tailored solutions for optimizing agricultural crop yields, reducing stress in livestock, enhancing the shelf life of perishable foods, improving the efficacy of skincare products, and reducing anxiety in pets.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed cannabinoid formulations aligned with an individual's genotype. However, the potential of cannabinoids extends beyond human health to various industries. The inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by exploring new applications and use cases, leveraging the unique properties of cannabinoids and terpenes to solve specific problems in agriculture, livestock, food preservation, skincare, and pet care.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept encompasses a range of novel applications, including: (1) a system for optimizing agricultural crop yields by tailoring cannabinoid formulations to specific plant genotypes; (2) a method for reducing stress in livestock through targeted cannabinoid formulations; (3) a composition for enhancing the shelf life of perishable foods by leveraging the antimicrobial properties of cannabinoids; (4) a system for improving the efficacy of skincare products by utilizing topical cannabinoid formulations with specific terpene profiles; and (5) a method for reducing anxiety in pets through targeted cannabinoid formulations. Each application leverages the unique properties of cannabinoids and terpenes to provide innovative solutions.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of cannabinoid formulations to entirely new industries, addressing specific problems and needs. The inventive step resides in the tailored design of cannabinoid formulations to solve these problems, demonstrating a non-obvious extension of the original patent's technology.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include varying the cannabinoid-to-terpene ratio, using different terpene profiles, or incorporating additional compounds to enhance the efficacy of the formulations. Variations may also involve adapting the formulations for use in other industries, such as textiles or construction materials.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential, with applications in agriculture, livestock, food preservation, skincare, and pet care. The market for these solutions is substantial, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and product development.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology formulations, specifically cannabinoid composition design and application across multiple domains including agriculture, veterinary medicine, food science, and personal care
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, or related fields, possessing expertise in formulation chemistry, cannabinoid pharmacology, and interdisciplinary product development
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's cannabinoid formulation principles inherently suggest broad applicability across multiple technical domains. The fundamental understanding of cannabinoid interactions with biological systems provides a predictable framework for extending the technology into novel application areas. The PTD demonstrates systematic adaptation of known cannabinoid composition techniques to solve specific industry challenges, which represents an incremental and obvious technological progression.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,530 |
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| Title | Cannabinoid formulations |
| Assignee(s) | Endocanna Health, Inc. |