Next-Generation Hemp Extracts and Compositions
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel, AI-driven hemp extract production system that leverages machine learning, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create personalized, adaptive formulations, neuron-targeted therapeutics, and modular cultivation platforms, revolutionizing the hemp industry.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Systems and methods for producing hemp extracts and compositions', provides a foundation for hemp extract production, but it has limitations in terms of customization, scalability, and therapeutic efficacy. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating cutting-edge technologies to create a more efficient, effective, and patient-centric approach.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept consists of four key components: 1) a database-driven system for generating personalized hemp extract formulations, 2) a CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing approach for enhancing CBD's neuroprotective effects, 3) a modular, AI-driven hemp cultivation platform with IoT-enabled grow modules and predictive analytics, and 4) a hemp-derived, bio-absorbable implantable device for sustained release of cannabinoids. These components work in tandem to create a seamless, data-driven production process that prioritizes patient needs and optimizes therapeutic outcomes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and gene editing technologies represents a significant departure from the original patent's methods. The use of machine learning algorithms to predict optimal extract compositions, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to enhance CBD's neuroprotective effects, and modular cultivation platforms with predictive analytics are all novel and non-obvious advancements that overcome the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of other gene editing tools, such as TALEN or ZFN, or the integration of additional AI-powered modules for real-time quality control and supply chain management. Variations of the cultivation platform could incorporate different types of sensors or automation systems to optimize crop yields and reduce waste.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has far-reaching commercial potential in the hemp industry, with applications in personalized medicine, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. The target market includes healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and consumers seeking more effective and targeted hemp-based products.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K36/185 |
| A | A61 | A61K31/05 |
| A | A61 | A61K2236/31 |
| A | A61 | A61K2236/331 |
| A | A61 | A61K2236/333 |
| A | A61 | A61K2236/35 |
| A | A61 | A61K2236/37 |
| A | A61 | A61K2236/53 |
| A | A61 | A61K2236/55 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Cannabinoid extraction, pharmaceutical composition development, and biotechnology with a focus on hemp-derived medical treatments, requiring advanced knowledge in organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical engineering, and biotechnology
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees (MS/PhD) in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences, with expertise in extraction techniques, cannabinoid processing, biotechnology methods, and familiarity with emerging technologies in medical product development
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's hemp extraction methods, leveraging known techniques in AI, gene editing, and personalized medicine to enhance cannabinoid production and therapeutic targeting. The integration of machine learning, IoT, and gene editing technologies represents a natural progression of existing hemp extract development methodologies. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements using standard interdisciplinary approaches that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,590 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems and methods for producing hemp extracts and compositions |
| Assignee(s) | Ecofibre Limited |