Phenobarbital Sodium Stabilization for Agricultural, Veterinary, and Food Processing Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857683_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Phenobarbital Sodium Stabilization for Agricultural, Veterinary, and Food Processing Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857683_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857683_0007_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. 11,857,683.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept expands the core technology of stabilizing phenobarbital sodium for injection to novel applications in agricultural, veterinary, and food processing industries, enabling improved product shelf-life, efficacy, and safety.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a lyophilized pharmaceutical composition of phenobarbital sodium for injection, addressing the problem of hydrolytic instability. However, the limitations of the original patent did not consider the potential of this technology in other industries. The present inventive concept solves the problem of degradation and instability of phenobarbital sodium in these new applications.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system for monitoring and controlling the stabilization of phenobarbital sodium in agricultural applications, a method for enhancing the shelf-life of phenobarbital sodium-based pesticides, a composition for use in veterinary medicine, a system for detecting and preventing the degradation of phenobarbital sodium in food processing, and a method for treating fungal infections in plants. These new applications leverage the core technology of stabilizing phenobarbital sodium with a controlled ethanol content to achieve improved product performance and safety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept introduces a novel and non-obvious application of the original patent's technology to entirely different industries, addressing specific problems and needs in agricultural, veterinary, and food processing. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the potential for this technology to be adapted and optimized for these new use cases.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the ethanol content range, different sensor and controller configurations, and modifications to the lyophilization process. These variations can be tailored to specific industry requirements and product formulations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the agricultural, veterinary, and food processing industries, where the stabilization of phenobarbital sodium can improve product shelf-life, efficacy, and safety. The target market includes manufacturers of pesticides, veterinary medicines, and food processing companies, as well as farmers and agricultural professionals.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K9/19
A A61 A61K9/08
A A61 A61K31/515
A A61 A61K47/10
A A61 A61P25/08

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,683
TitleStabilization of phenobarbital sodium for injection
Assignee(s)SUN PHARMA ADVANCED RESEARCH COMPANY LIMITED