Patents Assigned to PetAg, Inc.
  • Rawhide animal chew and method for producing same
    Patent number: 6444243
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a rawhide chew toy, comprising: combining a marinade with rawhide; applying vacuum pressure to the combined marinade and rawhide; releasing the vacuum pressure; and allowing the formed rawhide to dry under moderate temperature. In one embodiment, the combined marinade and rawhide are tumbled during the step of applying vacuum pressure. In additional embodiments of the invention, nutrients, such as, vitamins, minerals, dental additives, or herbal remedies, may be added to the marinade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: PetAg, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Duensing, John Kukan, Jaime G. Lopez
  • Application for patent for nutriceutical chew toy
    Patent number: 6165474
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved chew toy for delivering nutrients to pets. More particularly, the invention comprises rawhide having a coating or baste comprising at least one nutriceutical substance. In one aspect of the invention, the nutriceutical substance is Echinacea purpurea. In another aspect of the invention, the nutriceutical substance is glucosamine HCL. In another aspect of the invention, the nutriceutical substance is Vitamin A. In another aspect of the invention, the nutriceutical substance is calcium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: PetAg, Inc.
    Inventors: Darlene A. Frudakis, Jaime G. Lopez