Patents Examined by R. B. Penland
  • Patent number: 5165946
    Abstract: A dry solid animal feed composition in which biodegradable feed is contaminated with a mycotoxin and is admixed with a mycotoxin inactivating agent comprising particles of a phyllosilicate mineral capable of inactivating mycotoxins, said particles being coated with a sequestering agent in an amount sufficient to enhance the mycotoxin inactivating capacity of said phyllosilicate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignees: Engelhard Corporation, Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dennis R. Taylor, Keith A. Delaney, Timothy D. Phillips
  • Patent number: 5160760
    Abstract: There is disclosed a heat-resistant chocolate which is formed by dispersing and mixing a water-in-oil emulsion and a chocolate base material, wherein an oil phase and a water phase in which a hydrophilic substance is contained are mixed and emulsified with an emulsifying agent to form said water-in-oil emulsion. There is also disclosed a method for producing a heat-resistant chocolate, wherein a water-in-oil emulsion is mixed and dispersed which is formed by mixing and emulsifying an oil phase and a water phase in which a hydrophilic substance is contained using a emulsifying agent into a chocolate base material which is temperature-tempered by an usual mean, which is cooled to form a solid, after which increase in heat-resistance depending on time is contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Lotte Company Limited
    Inventors: Toshio Takemori, Toshinobu Tsurumi, Masahiro Takagi
  • Patent number: 5160758
    Abstract: A process for the production of a protein granules is described in which a vegetable protein isolate is hydrated to a ratio of about 2 to 3.5 parts of water to 1 part of isolate, wherein the water is at a temperature of at least about 50.degree. C. The hydrated isolate is then blended under conditions of shear for a period of time sufficient to form a hydrated protein granule. The formed granules is highly suitable as an extender for ground meats or as an ingredient in meat analogs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Protein Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura L. Parks, Allen D. Greatting
  • Patent number: 5160753
    Abstract: A method for preparing an aqueous food supplement for cattle wherein water and at least one substrate is used for preparing an aqueous solution of micro- and macro-elements. At least phosphoric acid being added to said water in order to lower the pH of said aqueous food supplement to be obtained to such an extent, that substantially no phosphate precipitation takes place and at least one substantially water insoluble substance is dissolved in said water acidified by phosphoric acid. An additional food supplement comprising a substantially saturated solution of calcium chloride and/or magnesium chloride can be added to the food supplement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Van Epenhuysen Chemische Fabrieken b.v.
    Inventors: Jan Van Benthem, Koos Van Etten
  • Patent number: 5158788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing highly digestible feed that may be used among others as feed for aquaculture, by a yeast treatment characterized in that yeast cells are processed to hydrolyze at least partially the external layer of the cell wall without damaging the wall itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Synfina-Oleofina, S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Lavens, Peter Coutteau, Patrick Sorgeloos, Erick Vandamme
  • Patent number: 5158800
    Abstract: A non-sticky, fat-containing confection which has a smooth texture and which is quick setting, comprising sugar, fat and gellan gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Virginia Bell
  • Patent number: 5158791
    Abstract: A method of formulating dairy cow rations based on the amounts of ruminally available protein (RAP) and carbohydrates (RAC) in the total daily ration, which includes both grain and forage components. Quantities necessary for determining RAP and RAC values are obtained from conventional chemical analysis and in situ techniques. Statistical analysis of experimentally obtained data showed optimized lactation response is obtained from a total daily ration containing RAP and RAC in the ranges of about 10.5-12.5% and 35.0-45.0%, respectively. Other important nutritional factors such as microbial synthesis and feed escape protein were also shown to be optimized by total daily rations containing RAP and RAC levels within or near the lactation optimization ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Agway, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Nocek, William M. Seymour, Joanne Siciliano-Jones
  • Patent number: 5156870
    Abstract: The invention is a method for coating animal feeds; more particularly a method utilizing a coating composition comprising cane molasses for animal feeds which provides a golden brown color and free-flow characteristics to such feeds. In the method, an animal feed is coated with cane molasses and is separately coated with a composition comprising phosphoric acid, phosphate or polyphosphate salts, or various acids. The resulting coating provides a golden brown color, improves the free-flow characteristics and improves tackiness retention of the feed to which it is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Evans
  • Patent number: 5149559
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a low-calorie butter-based spread, and to low calorie butter-based products obtainable by those methods and provides: a process for the preparation a low fat spread in which a lacteal fluid, preferably dairy cream, containing less than 45% wt. butterfat is:a) enriched to 55%-75% wt. fat,b) diluted with an aqueous phase relatively free of lactose, and,c) cooled and worked whereby phase inversion occurs and a spread comprising 30-60% wt. of a fat results.The use of non-dairy aqueous phase enables the copper and lactose content of the product to be controlled avoiding microbiological and organoleptic difficulties. The presence of other dairy substances in the water phase, such as caseinate and/or whey proteins, is optional. The term "lacteal fluid" as applied to the starting material is intended to include relatively low fat creams and milks as well as 40% fat creams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Belinda Alaers, Peter B. Ernsting, Pieter M. Holemans, Cornelis Van Der Struis
  • Patent number: 5149549
    Abstract: A method of increasing the nutritional value of mycotoxin-contaminated animal feed ingested by an animal by feeding the animal a montmorillonite clay simultaneously with the mycotoxin-contaminated animal feed. The montmorillonite clay can be fed to the animal in any form, e.g. granular, powder, pellets and the like or can be admixed with other animal food or feed supplements, so long as the clay is present in the animal's stomach (digestive tract) at the same time as the mycotoxin-contaminated animal feed in an amount sufficient to absorb or adsorb mycotoxin from the digestive tract of the animal and thereby aid the animal in metabolic absorbtion of nutrients from the contaminated animal feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: American Colloid Company
    Inventor: Lawrie Beggs
  • Patent number: 5149550
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for making pet chews. According to the invention, ligaments from cattle and other hoofstocks are rendered substantially free of fat and then dried until the de-fatted ligaments are hardened and suitable for use as pet chews. According to the invention, the ligaments are rendered substantially free of fat in one of two ways: (1) either by washing the ligaments in an aqueous degreasing solution comprised of water, strong alkali (e.g., sodium or potassium hydroxide) and cleaning agents or (2) by roasting the ligaments until they are rendered substantially free of adherent fat. With the aqueous degreasing method, the washed ligaments are roasted until they assume a pleasing color. Following roasting, the ligaments may be further dried until they are hard and "bone like", and suitable for pets to chew on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Pet Center, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Mohilef
  • Patent number: 5147664
    Abstract: An aqueous solution of an alkali metal salt of methionine, which can be used as an additive in feedstuffs, is made by hydrolysis of methionine amide with an alkali metal hydroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: A.E.C. Societe de Chimie Organique et Biologique
    Inventors: Claude Gillonnier, Rene Moisson
  • Patent number: 5145698
    Abstract: This invention provides an instant, dry powdered yogurt formulation which can be reconstituted into either a yogurt meal or a yogurt drink, and a process for making same. The formulation of this invention includes a hydrocolloid gum, preferably a combination of xanthan gum and locust beam gum. This ingredient is important in making the formulation suitable to produce either a high quality meal or drink. A Lactobacillus culture and whey or another suitable dairy product are also included in the formulation. A process for preparing the formulation is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: MPY Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley Cajigas
  • Patent number: 5145695
    Abstract: A composition and method thereof for increasing milk production in diary cattle by balancing the essential amino acids via a particular complete feed, concentrate, or blender or base mix form of the composition which delivers essential amino acids post-ruminally wherein the composition generally comprises wheat middlings; corn; soybean meal; corn gluten meal; distillers grains or distillers grains with solubles; blood meal; fat; macro-minerals, which include calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chlorine and sulfur; trace minerals, which include cobalt, copper, iodine; iron, manganese, selenium and zinc; and vitamins, which include vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven I. Smith, John A. Foley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5145697
    Abstract: This invention provides an instant, dry powdered yogurt formulation which can be reconstituted into either a yogurt meal or a yogurt drink, and a process for making same. The formulation of this invention includes hydrocolloid gums, preferably a combination of xanthan gum and locust bean gum, and may include other gel systems such as a combination of carrageenan and diary protein, active protein, or certain type of maltodextrins. The powder can be reconstituted into a yogurt product of the desired thickness virtually instantaneously with agitation using a household blender, agitating by hand requires slightly longer times, but still under a minute. The composition is also useful for making a frozen or chilled yogurt product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: MPY Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley Cajigas
  • Patent number: 5141755
    Abstract: A reduced animal product pet food or non-animal pet food composition having a mixture of proteinaceous and farinaceous components in an amount sufficient to provide a nutritionally balanced, dry pellet. The pet food composition includes a non-meat based animal fat substance and a vegetable based fat substance. The non-meat based animal fat substance is preferably an egg or dairy based fat substance. Lactase, pectin, hyperfortified vitamin, and flavoring components are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Inventor: Eric H. Weisman
  • Patent number: 5139792
    Abstract: A method for preparing, at an animal feedlot, a suspension of microaerophilic or anaerobic bacteria at a known, accurate concentration in anticipation of dispensing the suspension of bacteria into animal feed or drinking water. The method allows the livestock feedlot or poultry operators to maintain the suspension of bacteria in a substantially viable condition without significant loss of viability and without requiring constant or intermittent agitation after the suspension is created. Refrigeration of the suspension is also unnecessary if the suspension of bacteria is dispensed within a predetermined period of time after preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Bio-Techniques Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ware, Richard E. Herman, Leslie A. Walter
  • Patent number: 5137735
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method enabling reduction in the occurrence of dark-cutting meat in animals especially in ruminants such as bovine cattle, sheep and goats. This method comprises the administration to animals intended for slaughter of an effective amount of sorbitol shortly before their slaughter. The invention also comprises a feed supplement for animals intended for slaughter, this feed supplement being administered either in solid form or in the form of an aqueous liquid preferably added directly in their drinking water. The amount of sorbitol administered before slaughter is at least 0.05% of the weight of the carcass of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Roquette Freres
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Bignon
  • Patent number: 5132123
    Abstract: The invention relates to a feed and to a process for its production. According to the process, a fatty substance is converted to the form of a metal salt of a fatty acid or fatty acids, and is combined with a carrier such as a concentrated feed. In the salt form the salt is protected in such a way that it will not disturb the disintegration taking place in the rumen of a ruminant, but it is, nevertheless, exploitable by the digestive system of the animal. What is essential in the invention is that the metal salt is formed into a three-dimensional matrix so that a substantially liquid fat or fatty acids remain in the cavities of the matrix. In a matrix form such as this the fat is fluid, and it can be transferred and batched like a liquid. It is possible to use vegetable oils which contain unsaturated fats and fatty acids for the production of a feed, whereby the fats and fatty acids can be caused, by means of the protection, to pass through the digestive system of a ruminant to the milk produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Inventors: Stiven Laiho, Rune Nystrom
  • Patent number: 5132120
    Abstract: Fish feed and method for obtaining prophylactic effect on diseases where the bio-available Fe is reduced below 150 mg/kg and where there is established a synergetic effect when the Fe is used in combination with EPA/DHA or other n-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids or derviatives in amounts up to 8.5% or higher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Assignee: Norsk Hydro A.S.
    Inventors: Ragnar Salte, Magny Thomassen, Kjell A. Rorvik