Patents by Inventor Sheri Lynn Smithey

Sheri Lynn Smithey 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).

  • DENTAL DIET FOR REDUCING TARTAR
    Publication number: 20100136162
    Abstract: A dried pet food which is able to mechanically clean the teeth of pets when chewed. The pet food is based on a matrix of a protein source and a carbohydrate source. The density of the product is less than 20.5 lbs/ft3. The product also has a large size as compared to at least some other prior dried pet food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC LTD.
    Inventors: Carolyn Jean Cupp, Lynn Ann Gerheart, Scott Schnell, Sheri Lynn Smithey, Donna Elizabeth Anderson
  • Dental care pet food
    Patent number: 7592031
    Abstract: A dried pet food which is able to mechanically clean the teeth of pets when chewed. The dried pet food is based on a matrix of a denatured protein source and a gelatinized carbohydrate source. Insoluble fiber is bound within the matrix. Further, a humectant is included within the gelatinized matrix in an amount sufficient for reducing the brittleness of the dried pet food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Carolyn Jean Cupp, Lynn Ann Gerheart, Scott Schnell, Sheri Lynn Smithey, Donna Elizabeth Anderson
  • Dental diet for reducing tartar
    Patent number: 7125574
    Abstract: A dried pet food which is able to mechanically clean the teeth of pets when chewed. The pet food is based on a matrix of a protein source and a carbohydrate source. The density of the product is less than 20.5 lbs./ft3. The product also has a large size as compared to at least some other prior dried pet food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Carolyn Cupp, Lynn Ann Gerheart, Scott Schnell, Sheri Lynn Smithey, Donna Elizabeth Anderson, Dan Dixon
  • Dental care pet food
    Patent number: 6841178
    Abstract: A dried pet food which is able to mechanically clean the teeth of pets when chewed. The dried pet food is based on a matrix of a denatured protein source and a gelatinized carbohydrate source. Insoluble fiber is bound within the matrix. Further, a humectant is included within the gelatinized matrix is an amount sufficient for reducing the brittleness of the dried pet food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Carolyn Jean Cupp, Lynn Ann Gerheart, Scott Schnell, Sheri Lynn Smithey, Donna Elizabeth Anderson
  • Dental diet for reducing tartar
    Publication number: 20030021872
    Abstract: A dried pet food which is able to mechanically clean the teeth of pets when chewed. The pet food is based on a matrix of a protein source and a carbohydrate source. The density of the product is less than 20.5 lbs/ft3. The product also has a large size as compared to at least some other prior dried pet food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Carolyn Cupp, Lynn Ann Gerheart, Scott Schnell, Sheri Lynn Smithey, Donna Elizabeth Anderson, Dan Dixon
  • Dental diet for reducing tartar
    Publication number: 20020150650
    Abstract: A dried pet food which is able to mechanically clean the teeth of pets when chewed. The pet food is based on a matrix of a protein source and a carbohydrate source. The density of the product is less than 20.5 lbs/ft3. The product also has a large size as compared to at least some other prior dried pet food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Carolyn Jean Cupp, Lynn Ann Gerheart, Scott Schnell, Sheri Lynn Smithey, Donna Elizabeth Anderson
  • Dental care pet food
    Publication number: 20020090444
    Abstract: A dried pet food which is able to mechanically clean the teeth of pets when chewed. The dried pet food is based on a matrix of a denatured protein source and a gelatinized carbohydrate source. Insoluble fiber is bound within the matrix. Further, a humectant is included within the gelatinized matrix is an amount sufficient for reducing the brittleness of the dried pet food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Carolyn Jean Cupp, Lynn Ann Gerheart, Scott Schnell, Sheri Lynn Smithey, Donna Elizabeth Anderson