Patents by Inventor Melissa VANCHINA

Melissa VANCHINA has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Pet Food Compositions
    Publication number: 20230354851
    Abstract: Described herein are pet food compositions comprising from about 10 wt.% to about 50 wt.% protein; from about 10 wt.% to about 40 wt.% fat; up to about 20 wt.% fiber; and a moisture content of from about 6 wt.% to about 10 wt.%; wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the pet food composition; wherein the pet food composition has a peak force of from about 5 kg to about 11 kg. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Luis J. MONTELONGO, Christopher WALDY, John Michael MCCOY, JR., Melissa VANCHINA
  • Palatability enhancers for foods designed for dogs and cats with renal insufficiency
    Patent number: 11246327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that enhances the palatability of pet foods designed for companion animals, e.g. dogs and cats, with renal insufficiency, and for methods of their manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Jewell, Melissa Vanchina, Jodi Vondran
  • Palatability Enhancers for Foods Designed for Dogs and Cats with Renal Insufficiency
    Publication number: 20190373916
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that enhances the palatability of pet foods designed for companion animals, e.g. dogs and cats, with renal insufficiency, and for methods of their manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis JEWELL, Melissa VANCHINA, Jodi VONDRAN
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN COMPANION ANIMALS
    Publication number: 20190364928
    Abstract: Compositions suitable for ingestion by a companion animal and methods for increasing the consumption of water in the companion animal are disclosed. The composition may include water and a viscosity enhancing agent. The viscosity of the composition may be from about 5 cP to about 500 cP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Dennis JEWELL, Melissa VANCHINA, Kathy GROSS