Patents Assigned to Merrick's, Inc.
  • Lactic acid bacteria and its use in direct-fed microbials
    Patent number: 7384628
    Abstract: A composition comprising lactic acid bacteria that are selected from at least one of Lactococcus lactis, Lactobacillus lactis, and Lactobacillus brevis. The composition is suitable for administration to animals. Upon administration to an animal, the composition provides at least one of the following (a) improves performance in the animal and (b) reduces scours in animals. Also provided is a method of treating an animal in which the composition is administered to the animal. A method of forming a direct-fed microbial is also provided. A culture including the lactic acid bacteria is grown in a liquid nutrient broth. The lactic acid bacteria are separated from the liquid nutrient broth. The lactic acid bacteria can be freeze dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignees: Agtech Products, Inc., Merrick's, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Elizabeth A. Galbraith
  • Animal plasma process by precipitation
    Publication number: 20040182785
    Abstract: A method for processing liquid animal plasma or serum into two products of albumin rich fraction and immunoglobulin rich fraction by adding less than 1% sodium hexametaphosphate at preferred pH range from 4.1 to 4.5 and using a settling or centrifuge process is provides in this invention. The immunoglobulin rich product is used for health purposes. The albumin rich product is used as a protein, binding or gelling ingredient. The novel process in the invention is feasible for commercial production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicants: Rigel Technology Corporation, Merrick's Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Lee, James A. Coalson, Richard R. Field, Erwin C. Clark
  • Feed fortifier and enhancer for preruminant calves and method of using same
    Patent number: 6156333
    Abstract: A feed fortifier and enhancer for preruminant, bovine calves comprising animal plasma as well as other ingredients. The feed fortifier and enhancer may be mixed with any liquid feed to be fed to preruminant calves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Merrick's, Inc.
    Inventor: Jana S. Langrehr
  • Animal feeding nipple
    Patent number: 5784999
    Abstract: A nipple/cover integral with a vented control member and/or check valve, as can be used in combination with a container for controlled movement of fluid, such as provided during liquid feeding of infant mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignees: Merrick's, Inc., Hi-Life Rubber, Inc.
    Inventors: Leigh R. Larson, Reed A. Larson, Alan Novy
  • Feed fortifier and enhancer for preruminant calves and method of using same
    Patent number: 5785990
    Abstract: A feed fortifier and enhancer for preruminant, bovine calves comprising animal plasma as well as other ingredients. The feed fortifier and enhancer may be mixed with any liquid feed to be fed to preruminant calves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Merrick's, Inc.
    Inventor: Jana S. Langrehr
  • Animal feeding nipple
    Patent number: 5474028
    Abstract: A nipple for feeding liquids to domesticated mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignees: Merrick's, Inc., Hi-Life Rubber Inc.
    Inventors: Leigh R. Larson, Reed A. Larson, Alan Novy
  • Feeding regimen for minimizing weaning stress
    Patent number: 4600585
    Abstract: A method for avoiding weaning stress is disclosed including feeding solid feed and a liquid milk material up through at least fourteen days of age and then eliminating the liquid milk material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: Merrick's, Inc.
    Inventors: Marie A. Vitcenda, Alfred J. Zmolek