Intelligent Silk Protein Fragment Compositions for Advanced Materials and Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept integrates silk protein fragments with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to create a new generation of high-performance materials and applications.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed stable silk protein fragment compositions, but it did not address the limitations of manual production, lack of personalized products, and insecure tracking. This inventive concept solves these problems by introducing AI-driven optimization, IoT-enabled monitoring, blockchain-based authentication, and integration with advanced materials like graphene.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new system combines machine learning algorithms for optimizing molecular weight and polydispersity of silk protein fragments with IoT-enabled devices for real-time monitoring of the production process. This results in tailored silk protein fragments for specific applications. Additionally, the inventive concept incorporates AI-driven skin analysis for personalized cosmetic products, blockchain-based tracking for secure authentication, and composite materials with graphene for enhanced properties.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of silk protein fragments with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include integrating silk protein fragments with other AI algorithms, using different IoT devices, or incorporating additional advanced materials. Variations could include adapting the system for specific industries, such as biomedical or textile applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has broad commercial potential in industries like cosmetics, biomedical devices, and advanced materials. The target market includes companies seeking high-performance materials, personalized products, and secure tracking and authentication solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K8/64 |
| A | A45 | A45D33/00 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/02 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/0216 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/042 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/19 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/27 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/29 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/365 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/4953 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/676 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/735 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/922 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/97 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/9789 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/9794 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/987 |
| A | A61 | A61K9/08 |
| A | A61 | A61K31/375 |
| A | A61 | A61K38/00 |
| A | A61 | A61K38/012 |
| A | A61 | A61K45/06 |
| A | A61 | A61K47/02 |
| A | A61 | A61K47/12 |
| A | A61 | A61K47/36 |
| A | A61 | A61Q17/04 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/00 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/007 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/02 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/08 |
| C | C07 | C07K1/12 |
| C | C07 | C07K14/43586 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/591 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/72 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/74 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/75 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomaterials and protein engineering, with specific focus on silk protein compositions for medical, cosmetic, and advanced material applications. Requires expertise in materials science, protein chemistry, and biotechnology with advanced knowledge of molecular weight manipulation and protein fragment characterization
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in materials science, bioengineering, or chemical engineering, possessing expertise in protein modification techniques, molecular weight optimization, and advanced material design. Familiar with AI, machine learning, and IoT technologies applied to materials development
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's integration of AI, IoT, and advanced material technologies with silk protein fragment compositions represents predictable combinations of known techniques. The source patent establishes foundational teachings about silk protein fragment molecular weight and crystalline domain characteristics, which naturally invite technological augmentation using contemporary engineering approaches. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of existing silk protein research using standard interdisciplinary engineering methodologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,664 |
|---|---|
| Title | Stable silk protein fragment compositions |
| Assignee(s) | EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC. |