Patents by Inventor Bassey O. Ekpo

Bassey O. Ekpo 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).

  • Raw hide having a coating containing an inorganic pyrophosphate
    Patent number: 5114704
    Abstract: Process for preparing raw hide having a coating containing, at least one inorganic pyrophosphate compound, comprising:(a) subjecting raw hide to a liquefied coating material containing at least one inorganic pyrophosphate compound, thereby, forming a coating of such liquefied coating material on the raw hide; and(b) drying the raw hide having a coating containing said at least one inorganic pyrophosphate compound. The raw hide having a coating containing at least one inorganic pyrophosphate is chewed and/or eaten by dogs, with the result that tartar accumulation on their teeth is reduced or prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry C. Spanier, Bassey O. Ekpo
  • Raw hide having a coating containing an inorganic pyrophosphate
    Patent number: 5011679
    Abstract: Process for preparing raw hide having a coating containing, at least one inorganic pyrophosphate compound, comprising:(a) subjecting raw hide to a liquefied coating material containing at least one inorganic pyrophosphate compound, thereby, forming a coating of such liquefied coating material on the raw hide; and(b) drying the raw hide having a coating containing said at least one inorganic pyrophosphate compound.The raw hide having a coating containing at least one inorganic pyrophosphate is chewed and/or eaten by dogs, with the result that tartar accumulation on their teeth is reduced or prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: Nabisco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry C. Spanier, Bassey O. Ekpo