Flagellin Polypeptide-Based Solutions for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857614_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Flagellin Polypeptide-Based Solutions for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857614_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857614_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. 11,857,614.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept adapts Enterococcus gallinarum flagellin polypeptides for specialized applications in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote area, and high-density population settings, offering targeted solutions for infectious disease treatment and prevention.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed pharmaceutical compositions comprising Enterococcus flagellin polypeptides for general disease treatment. However, these compositions may not be suitable for specific, demanding environments. This inventive concept addresses the need for tailored solutions in niche markets, ensuring effective disease management in unique operational contexts.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims describe systems, methods, and compositions that combine Enterococcus gallinarum flagellin polypeptides with specialized formulations, packaging, and delivery mechanisms. For instance, Claim 1 presents a system for treating infectious diseases in high-security environments, featuring a tamper-evident container. Claim 2 discloses a method for stimulating an immune response in subjects exposed to extreme weather conditions, using a heat-stable formulation. Claim 3 describes a pharmaceutical composition for disaster relief, packaged in a portable, waterproof container. Claim 4 presents a kit for treating infectious diseases in remote areas, with a sterile water vial and syringe. Claim 5 outlines a system for preventing infectious diseases in high-density populations, utilizing a portable, battery-powered nebulizer for nasal administration.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of Enterococcus gallinarum flagellin polypeptides with specialized components and delivery mechanisms, tailored to specific niche environments. These adaptations provide non-obvious solutions that address the limitations of the original patent in these unique contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other potential implementations of the inventive concept could include formulations for veterinary use, combination therapies with other immunomodulators, or integration with wearable devices for real-time monitoring and treatment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including biodefense, disaster response, extreme weather preparedness, and population health management. Target markets may include government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private companies operating in these specialized areas.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K39/09
A A61 A61K35/744
A A61 A61K2039/585
A A61 A61P37/04

Field of Art

Immunology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, with specific focus on bacterial flagellin polypeptides and their immunomodulatory applications, requiring advanced degrees in microbiology, immunology, or related biomedical sciences with expertise in protein engineering and pharmaceutical formulation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher or pharmaceutical scientist with advanced training in bacterial protein characterization, immunological response mechanisms, drug delivery systems, and experience in developing therapeutic compositions from bacterial proteins

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's Enterococcus gallinarum flagellin polypeptide provides a foundational platform for exploring diverse delivery mechanisms and environmental adaptations. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technology by applying known pharmaceutical formulation techniques to the flagellin polypeptide. These adaptations demonstrate standard engineering approaches to expanding a biological therapeutic's utility across different use contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Isolated Enterococcus flagellin polypeptide with immunostimulatory properties
PTD Variation
Specialized formulations for high-security, disaster relief, and extreme environment applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine pharmaceutical engineering to adapt a known immunoactive protein for specific delivery requirements using standard excipients and packaging technologies
Source Patent Element
Pharmaceutical composition with flagellin polypeptide
PTD Variation
Heat-stable formulation capable of withstanding temperatures above 40°C
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable result of protein stabilization techniques known in pharmaceutical sciences, involving standard excipients and lyophilization methods
Source Patent Element
Unit dose composition for immune response stimulation
PTD Variation
Nasal administration via portable battery-powered nebulizer
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-established mucosal delivery technique for immunoactive proteins, representing a known alternative administration route with predictable immunological outcomes
Source Patent Element
Enterococcus gallinarum flagellin polypeptide with sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1
PTD Variation
Specialized packaging including tamper-evident and waterproof containers
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard pharmaceutical packaging design choices that do not alter the fundamental protein composition or immunological characteristics
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 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 extensions of the foundational teachings in US Patent 11857614, employing routine pharmaceutical engineering techniques to adapt the core flagellin polypeptide technology for diverse environmental and delivery contexts.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,614
TitleEnterococcus gallinarum flagellin polypeptides
Assignee(s)CJ BIOSCIENCE, INC.