Self-emulsifying cannabidiol formulations for diversified industries

Publication ID: 24-11857678_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Self-emulsifying cannabidiol formulations for diversified industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857678_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857678_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. 11,857,678.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept expands the application of self-emulsifying cannabidiol formulations to new industries, including agriculture, cosmetics, livestock, and wastewater treatment, providing innovative solutions to address specific challenges in each field.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on the development of self-emulsifying cannabidiol formulations for pharmaceutical applications. However, the potential of this technology extends beyond human health to other industries. The present inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by exploring new use cases and applications.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The self-emulsifying cannabidiol composition is adapted for use in various industries, including agriculture, cosmetics, livestock, and wastewater treatment. In agriculture, the composition is applied to soil to increase crop yield and reduce pesticide use. In cosmetics, the composition is topically applied to reduce inflammation and promote skin health. In livestock, the composition is administered orally to reduce anxiety and promote calm behavior. In wastewater treatment, the composition enhances the degradation of pollutants and improves water quality.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for self-emulsifying cannabidiol formulations, which were not originally considered in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges in each industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept include varying the composition's surfactant and oil ratios, using different types of cannabidiol, and incorporating additional ingredients to enhance the composition's performance in each industry. Variations may also include different methods of application, such as foliar spraying in agriculture or encapsulation in cosmetics.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in multiple industries, including agriculture, cosmetics, livestock, and wastewater treatment. The market for these applications is substantial, with growing demand for innovative solutions to address specific challenges in each field.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K9/107
A A61 A61K9/4808
A A61 A61K9/4825
A A61 A61K31/05
A A61 A61K47/10
A A61 A61K47/14
A A61 A61K47/22

Field of Art

Pharmaceutical and chemical formulation technologies, specifically focused on cannabidiol delivery systems, drug composition design, and multi-industry application of emulsification technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or related field, possessing expertise in drug formulation, emulsification techniques, surfactant interactions, and cross-industry technology adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core self-emulsifying cannabidiol composition from US 11857678 provides a versatile technological platform with inherent adaptability across multiple industrial applications. The fundamental emulsification technology and cannabidiol composition can be readily modified to address specific industry challenges through predictable variations in application method, concentration, and supplementary ingredients. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of the source patent's core technological principles, utilizing standard formulation design strategies known in the art.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Self-emulsifying cannabidiol composition with surfactants and specific globule size characteristics
PTD Variation
Agricultural soil treatment application with modified composition ratios
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that adjusting surfactant concentrations and application methods represents a predictable design choice for extending the technology's utility to agricultural contexts
Source Patent Element
Composition containing cannabidiol between 1-40% w/w with specific surfactant combinations
PTD Variation
Livestock stress reduction formulation with oral administration protocol
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting the existing composition for oral administration in livestock represents a known technique for repurposing pharmaceutical formulations across biological systems
Source Patent Element
Emulsion with average globule size from 100-300 nanometers dispersible in aqueous media
PTD Variation
Wastewater treatment application enhancing pollutant degradation
Obviousness Reasoning
Leveraging the composition's aqueous dispersibility for environmental treatment applications is a predictable extension of the original emulsification technology
Source Patent Element
Cannabidiol composition with antioxidant components
PTD Variation
Cosmetic skin inflammation reduction formulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Translating the existing anti-inflammatory properties to topical cosmetic applications represents a logical and foreseeable technological adaptation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857678, the disclosed variations in self-emulsifying cannabidiol compositions represent obvious technological extensions that would be readily conceived by a person having ordinary skill in pharmaceutical and chemical formulation technologies. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the core emulsification technology can be predictably adapted across multiple industrial domains through routine design modifications, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,678
TitleSelf-emulsifying cannabidiol formulations
Assignee(s)Benuvia Operations, LLC