Patents by Inventor Dale Scherl
Dale Scherl 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).
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Patent number: 11930831Abstract: The current invention relates to animal food kibbles having a primarily disc shape and including botanicals such as curcumin. The current invention also relates to methods to reduce oral inflammation in an animal by feeding the animal with the food kibbles. The disc-shaped food kibbles induce a reduction of oral inflammation in the animal compared to control food kibbles having a different shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Jodi Vondran, Dennis Jewell, Kiran Panickar, Dale Scherl
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Publication number: 20230404904Abstract: Pet food compositions and methods for minimizing tartar and/or improving the health of pets are disclosed herein. The pet food compositions typically include about 20 wt. % or more of fat comprising a medium chain triglyceride(s) having an octanoate component, wherein the medium chain triglyceride(s) comprising the octanoate component comprises about 10 wt. % or more of the fat, based on the total weight of the fat on a dry matter basis. The pet food compositions also may have a ketogenic ratio of about 1.5 or greater as calculated using Formula 1: (0.9 F+0.46 P)/(0.1 F+0.58 P+C), wherein F is the weight percentage of fat, P is the weight percentage of protein, and C is the weight percentage of carbohydrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Dayakar BADRI, Matthew JACKSON, Dale SCHERL
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Patent number: 11330830Abstract: Described herein are kits for assessing the calcium oxalate titration test of an animal as well as methods for predicting the risk of calcium oxalate stone formation. Further described herein are methods and compositions for—inter alia—lowering the specific gravity of urine and lowering the calcium oxalate titration test in felines. In particular, diets and methods utilizing certain amounts and ratios of arachidonic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Dale Scherl, Dennis Jewell, Jeffrey Brockman, Stephen Davidson, Christina Golder, Albert Avila
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Patent number: 11234452Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for—inter alia—lowering the specific gravity of urine and lowering the calcium oxalate risk index of in felines. In particular, diets and methods utilizing certain amounts and ratios of arachidonic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Jewell, Jeffrey Brockman, Dale Scherl, Stephen Davidson, Christina Golder, Albert Avila
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Publication number: 20200284812Abstract: Described herein are kits for assessing the calcium oxalate titration test of an animal as well as methods for predicting the risk of calcium oxalate stone formation. Further described herein are methods and compositions for—inter alia—lowering the specific gravity of urine and lowering the calcium oxalate titration test in felines. In particular, diets and methods utilizing certain amounts and ratios of arachidonic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Dale SCHERL, Dennis JEWELL, Jeffrey BROCKMAN, Stephen DAVIDSON, Christina GOLDER, Albert AVILA
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Publication number: 20200120956Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for—inter alia—lowering the specific gravity of urine and lowering the calcium oxalate risk index of in felines. In particular, diets and methods utilizing certain amounts and ratios of arachidonic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Dennis JEWELL, Jeffrey BROCKMAN, Dale SCHERL, Stephen DAVIDSON, Christina GOLDER, Albert AVILA
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Publication number: 20200100526Abstract: The current invention relates to animal food kibbles having a primarily disc shape and including botanicals such as curcumin. The current invention also relates to methods to reduce oral inflammation in an animal by feeding the animal with the food kibbles. The disc-shaped food kibbles induce a reduction of oral inflammation in the animal compared to control food kibbles having a different shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Jodi VONDRAN, Dennis JEWELL, Kiran PANICKAR, Dale SCHERL
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Patent number: 8168161Abstract: A method for promoting oral health in a companion animal comprises causing the animal to ingest a composition comprising an oral health-promoting effective total amount of at least one antioxidant.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Dale Scherl, Ellen Logan, Kathy Gross
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Patent number: 7687077Abstract: A method is provided for reducing stool odor of a companion animal such as a cat or dog. The method comprises causing the animal to ingest a composition comprising a stool odor reducing effective amount of a zinc ion source, for example zinc acetate.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Christina Khoo, Dale Scherl
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Patent number: 7430777Abstract: A toothbrush includes a support member mounted on a first shaft in the head of the toothbrush. A carrier member is mounted on a second shaft to the support member. The support member is eccentrically mounted so that when its first shaft is rotated the carrier member is moved in an orbital path during the rotation of the support member. The carrier member is freely mounted on its second shaft so that during this orbital movement the carrier member rotates in a random manner. Cleaning elements such as bristles extend outwardly from the carrier member.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Dale Scherl
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Publication number: 20080010759Abstract: A toothbrush includes a support member mounted on a first shaft in the head of the toothbrush. A carrier member is mounted on a second shaft to the support member. The support member is eccentrically mounted so that when its first shaft is rotated the carrier member is moved in an orbital path during the rotation of the support member. The carrier member is freely mounted on its second shaft so that during this orbital movement the carrier member rotates in a random manner. Cleaning elements such as bristles extend outwardly from the carrier member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventor: Dale Scherl
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Patent number: 7140059Abstract: A toothbrush includes a support member mounted on a first shaft in the head of the toothbrush. A carrier member is mounted on a second shaft to the support member. The support member is eccentrically mounted so that when its first shaft is rotated the carrier member is moved in an orbital path during the rotation of the support member. The carrier member is freely mounted on its second shaft so that during this orbital movement the carrier member rotates in a random manner. Cleaning elements such as bristles extend outwardly from the carrier member.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Dale Scherl
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Publication number: 20060140885Abstract: A method for treating a mammal having oral tissue inflammation is provided, where the inflamed oral tissue is contacted with a safe, efficacious, non-irritating oral composition having an anti-inflammatory agent comprising a magnolia extract. The magnolia anti-inflammatory active ingredient reduces one or more mediators of inflammation and reduces inflammation in oral tissue. The oral composition can be in the form of a mouth rinse; dentifrice, including toothpaste, gels, powders, lozenges; medicament gel; animal products; and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2005Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Abdul Gaffar, Dale Scherl, Susan Herles
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Publication number: 20060134014Abstract: A method for promoting oral health in a companion animal comprises causing the animal to ingest a composition comprising an oral health-promoting effective total amount of at least one antioxidant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Dale Scherl, Ellen Logan, Kathy Gross
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Publication number: 20060120975Abstract: An oral care composition comprises an antibacterial phenolic compound and a vitamin or vitamin derivative component comprising one to a plurality of antioxidant vitamin or vitamin derivatives. In one embodiment the vitamin or vitamin derivative component comprises vitamin E and vitamin E acetate and optionally one or more additional vitamin or vitamin derivatives. In another embodiment the vitamin or vitamin derivative component comprises an antioxidant vitamin or vitamin derivative and a source of vitamin B5. A method of oral care comprises applying a composition as described above to an oral surface of a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Dale Scherl, Kimberlee Panaligan, Linh Fruge, Harsh Trivedi, Tao Xu
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Publication number: 20050188483Abstract: A toothbrush includes a support member mounted on a first shaft in the head of the toothbrush. A carrier member is mounted on a second shaft to the support member. The support member is eccentrically mounted so that when its first shaft is rotated the carrier member is moved in an orbital path during the rotation of the support member. The carrier member is freely mounted on its second shaft so that during this orbital movement the carrier member rotates in a random manner. Cleaning elements such as bristles extend outwardly from the carrier member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventor: Dale Scherl
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Publication number: 20050147651Abstract: A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Dale Scherl, Chadwick Dodd, Fernando Qvyjt