Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837-based Solutions for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857583_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837-based Solutions for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857583_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857583_0002_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. 11,857,583.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept leverages the core technology of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837 to address unmet needs in various industries, including livestock health, crop yield, aquatic animal care, metal equipment maintenance, and athletic performance.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on iron supplementation and absorption in humans. However, the limitations of the original patent are its narrow application scope and lack of consideration for other industries. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by exploring novel applications of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837 in diverse fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of solutions, including a system for monitoring and controlling livestock health, a method for improving crop yield, a device for detecting iron deficiency in aquatic animals, a system for reducing rust in metal equipment, and a method for improving athletic performance. Each solution utilizes the unique properties of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837 to promote iron absorption, improve health outcomes, and enhance performance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims demonstrate a novel and non-obvious application of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837 beyond human iron supplementation, showcasing its potential in diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the bacterium's versatility and its adaptation to address unmet needs in various fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the composition, delivery methods, and dosages of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837 tailored to specific industries. For example, the bacterium could be formulated as a feed additive for livestock, a soil amendment for crops, or a coating for metal equipment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including animal health, agriculture, aquaculture, metal manufacturing, and sports nutrition. The market for these solutions is substantial, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and product development.

Field of Art

Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Probiotic Applications with a focus on Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and iron metabolism across biological systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in microbiology or biotechnology, familiar with probiotic applications, bacterial strain characterization, and interdisciplinary applications of microorganisms in health, agriculture, and industrial contexts

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology by applying the known iron-absorption properties of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837 to diverse industrial domains. A PHOSITA would recognize that the bacterium's fundamental mechanism of iron metabolism could be systematically adapted across different biological and industrial systems. The variations represent logical, incremental applications of the original bacterial strain's established capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Method of administering Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837 for human iron supplementation
PTD Variation
Extending bacterial administration to livestock health monitoring and iron level management
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known bacterial iron metabolism mechanism to animal health, representing a straightforward technological transfer between biological systems
Source Patent Element
Iron absorption enhancement properties of bacterial strain
PTD Variation
Applying bacterial strain to crop soil improvement and plant iron absorption
Obviousness Reasoning
Known techniques of using probiotics in agricultural contexts, with a clear and expected mechanism of promoting nutrient absorption across biological systems
Source Patent Element
Composition containing Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837
PTD Variation
Creating metal equipment coating to reduce rust through bacterial iron metabolism
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering solution leveraging the strain's established iron interaction properties in a novel material science application
Source Patent Element
Method of improving iron-related physiological parameters
PTD Variation
Developing athletic performance enhancement method based on iron absorption mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of known bacterial strain's metabolic capabilities to performance optimization, representing a standard technological adaptation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in the Published Technical Disclosure derived from US Patent 11857583 represent obvious technological extensions that would be readily conceived by a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art. The systematic application of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837's core iron metabolism mechanism across diverse industrial domains demonstrates a predictable and non-inventive technological progression.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,583
TitleLactiplantibacillus plantarum TCI837, methods for using the same, and iron supplement composition having the same
Assignee(s)TCI CO., LTD.