Patents Assigned to Mars Incorporated
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROBING ACCESS POINTS
    Publication number: 20220369213
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for improving communication between mobile or wearable devices and access points of the wireless land area network. The method includes sensing at a client station a service set identifier for a wireless access network. The method also includes determining a subset of channels within the wireless access network by accessing information stored in a database, and determining a scan time interval associated with the service set identifier by accessing the information stored in the database. In addition, the method includes transmitting a probe request through the subset of channels to an access point located within the wireless access network and receiving a probe response at the client station from the access point during the scan time interval. Further, the method includes identifying location of the client station based on the probe response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ernie AGUILAR, Robert W. MOTT, Xin YANG
  • Oral anti-parasitic composition
    Patent number: 11497785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use as an oral anti-parasitic, the composition comprises one or more of an essential oil which contains gamma-terpinene, and/or carvacrol, and/or thymol, and/or terpinenol, and/or eucalyptol and/or eugenol, an essential oil of genus Cinnamomum, Eugenia, Eucalyptus or a source of saponin. It also relates to a method of preventing or treating parasitic infection in an animal, the method comprising orally administering to said animal a composition comprising one or more of an essential oil which contains gamma-terpinene, and/or carvacrol, and/or thymol, and/or terpinenol, and/or eucalyptol and/or eugenol, an essential oil of genus Cinnamomum, Eugenia, Eucalyptus or a source of saponin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Alexandre Feugier, Nicolas Lerouxel
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING NEONATAL MORTALITY IN ANIMALS
    Publication number: 20220359081
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining neonatal mortality in animals, and more specifically for determining risk factors and thresholds thereof indicative of neonatal mortality. Such systems can include a software application platform which provides a user with the ability to receive customized information relating to an animal's risk of neonatal mortality as displayed on a user interface. Specifically, a user can input data, for example, one or more animal specific biomarkers among other factors, and subsequently receive identification of a predicted risk of neonatal mortality and customized recommendations and/or intervention steps for the specific animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Achraf Adib-Lesaux
  • METHODS OF TREATING ANIMAL PROTEINS
    Publication number: 20220346406
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods of treating animal proteins and pet food products including the same. Methods include treating animal proteins with one or more base compounds to increase the pH thereof to provide for increased preservation and the reduction of spoilage of the animal protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Nebout, Luis Molina
  • PROCESS OF PREPARING A WET PET FOOD, WET PET FOOD PRODUCED BY THE PROCESS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220338507
    Abstract: A process of preparing a sterilized wet pet food product is provided, as well as a sterilized wet pet food product provided by the process. Use of the wet pet food product to feed a companion animal is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mathieu MAO, Christoph Hendrik Beckmann, Marinus PANNEVIS, Alicia OLIVARES, Nadine SCHUETZ
  • ENZYMATIC TREATMENT OF ANTHOCYANINS
    Publication number: 20220340941
    Abstract: Methods for converting mixtures of anthocyanins occurring in fruit or vegetable juice or extract into particular anthocyanin molecules having desirable colorant properties are provided herein. The method of the present disclosure can be employed to increase the amount of particular anthocyanin molecules, while lowering the total number of anthocyanin molecules present in the natural juice and/or extract. The disclosure is also directed to anthocyanin molecules prepared by the methods of present disclosure and to enzymes capable of catalyzing reactions that provide such effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicants: MARS, INCORPORATED, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Thomas M. COLLINS, Rebecca J. ROBBINS, Randall POWERS, Justin SIEGEL, Pamela Ruth DENISH, Kathryn Gwendolyn GUGGENHEIM
  • USE OF ORAL CHEW FOR MODULATING ORAL MICROBIOTA AND IMPROVING ORAL HEALTH
    Publication number: 20220304923
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of an oral chew and related methods for modulating the canine oral microbiota. The method can include administering an oral chew to a dog in an amount effective to improve the oral health of the dog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lucy Jane HOLCOMBE, Corryn Victoria WALLIS, Avika Kishorlal RUPARELL, Philip Martin MCGENITY
  • MODULATION OF ORAL MICROBIOTA
    Publication number: 20220304335
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are edible products and related methods of modulating an oral microbiota of animals. The edible products include one or more sulfur containing amino acids, such as methionine, cysteine or a cysteine providing derivative, or combinations thereof. Such products and methods can advantageously reduce or prevent oral disease or disorder, e.g, periodontal disease, in animals such as dogs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lucy Jane HOLCOMBE, Corryn Victoria WALLIS, Avika Kishorlal RUPARELL
  • PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MEAT ANALOGUE, AND MEAT ANALOGUE PREPARED THEREBY
    Publication number: 20220287331
    Abstract: Processes for the production of a meat analogue, comprising: a) introducing a meat batter comprising protein into a heating unit and heating the meat batter to a temperature above the melting temperature of the protein to produce a heat-treated product; b) transferring the heat-treated product to a cooling unit and cooling the heat-treated product to a temperature below water boiling an temperature at ambient pressure when exiting the cooling unit; and c) dividing the cooled heat-treated product into pieces, in which the pieces are at least partly re-introduced into the process; as well as a meat analogue prepared thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Johannes Paul SCHLEBUSCH
  • Manufacturing process for packaged pet food
    Patent number: 11440693
    Abstract: Pet food bags, and methods of making the same, contain a seal that resists air exchange more than conventional bags thereby protecting nutritional ingredients that are susceptible to oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Romian Rushard McGhee, Allan Jay Root, Jeffrey Wayne Aubuchon, Nicholas A. Di Blasi, Scott Clayton Keck
  • Dietary composition for preventing, reducing, alleviating or treating idiopathic vomiting
    Patent number: 11419912
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing plant materials or extracts with inhibitory effect on a 5-HT3a and/or NK-1 receptor for preventing or treating idiopathic vomiting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jean Soon Park, Ping Hu, Yakang Lin, Lori Ann Reinsalu
  • Sampling device with ejectable compartment
    Patent number: 11419586
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sampling device 100. The sampling device 100 comprises a separate compartment 110 that is ejected creating an increased space or volume for a sample to be stored. The sampling device 100 of the present invention is suitable for collecting a sample in an aquaculture environment, enclosed system or in the gastrointestinal tract of a human or an animal. The invention also relates to a method of orally administering the device 100 to an animal and recovering the device 100 and/or separate compartment 110 to carry out analysis on the collected sample for diagnosing the health of the gastrointestinal tract and determining nutrient absorption and digestibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: David Wrigglesworth, William James Bradley
  • INDIVIDUALIZED ANIMAL DRY FOOD COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20220256891
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing an individualized nutritionally complete diet for an animal, in particular an animal with one or more pathological condition(s). The present invention also relates to a device for providing an individualized nutritionally complete diet for an animal, having means adapted to execute the steps of the method. The present invention also relates to a computer program to cause the device to execute the steps of the method. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon the computer program is further provided. Kits and compositions are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jean-Baptiste ROCHE, Claude ECOCHARD, Sally PEREA
  • PEPTIDES THAT MODULATE CALCIUM-SENSING RECEPTOR ACTIVITY FOR MODULATING KOKUMI TASTE AND PET FOOD PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220256889
    Abstract: A flavor composition comprising at least one peptide that activates or increases the activity of a calcium-sensing receptor that can be used to enhance the kokumi taste and/or palatability of pet food products is described herein. Also disclosed herein are methods for identifying said peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Scott McGrane, Anni Laffitte, Rajiv Perumal
  • Sampling device with ejectable compartment
    Patent number: 11413022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sampling device 100. The sampling device 100 comprises a separate compartment 110 that is ejected creating an increased space or volume for a sample to be stored. The sampling device 100 of the present invention is suitable for collecting a sample in an aquaculture environment, enclosed system or in the gastrointestinal tract of a human or an animal. The invention also relates to a method of orally administering the device 100 to an animal and recovering the device 100 and/or separate compartment 110 to carry out analysis on the collected sample for diagnosing the health of the gastrointestinal tract and determining nutrient absorption and digestibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: David Wrigglesworth, William James Bradley
  • Heat resistant confections
    Patent number: 11406115
    Abstract: The present invention provides a heat resistant fat based confection wherein at least a portion of a natural and/or artificial sweetener or milk or cocoa solids component thereof has an average particle size of greater than 50 microns. Premixes are also provided including the unmilled sweetener or milk or cocoa solid and a polyol are also provided, and in those embodiments wherein the premixes are used to prepare the fat based confection, heat resistance of the same may be further enhanced. Methods of making the fat based confection, with or without using the premix, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Joanna Wentzel, Barry David Glazier, Isabella Bernarda Maximillienne Van Damme
  • CACAO CELL SUSPENSION PROTOCOL
    Publication number: 20220232790
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for establishing Theobroma cell suspension cultures using young leaves as a source of explants. Also provided are induction, proliferation, and suspension media used for producing Theobroma cell suspension cultures. These methods and media may be useful for producing secondary metabolites in Theobroma, as well as for isolating virus particles associated with Theobroma diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Claudia Yanet GARCIA, Dahyana BRITTO, Jean-Philippe MARELLI, Lidiane SILVA
  • Display screen or portion thereof with a graphical user interface
    Patent number: D962264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: Mauricio Brandt
  • Dispenser
    Patent number: D962714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Luke Wadsworth, Thomas Frith, Ben Sillence, Wiesje Heijmans
  • Confection
    Patent number: D965948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: Gifford Salisbury, Jr.