Patents by Inventor Dennis E. Jewell

Dennis E. Jewell 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).

  • Combination of limited nutrients and enhanced dietary antioxidants to impart improved kidney health
    Patent number: 8668922
    Abstract: This invention is directed to compositions for animal consumption (including foods, treats, etc.), particularly compositions that tend to improve kidney function, and particularly compositions that comprise enhanced antioxidants and reduced quantities of protein and/or phosphorus. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis E. Jewell
  • Combination of limited nutrients and enhanced dietary antioxidants to impart improved kidney health
    Patent number: 8647660
    Abstract: This invention is directed to compositions for animal consumption (including foods, treats, etc.), particularly compositions that tend to improve kidney function, and particularly compositions that comprise enhanced antioxidants and reduced quantities of protein and/or phosphorus. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis E Jewell
  • Omega-3 fatty acids for osteoarthritis
    Patent number: 8633246
    Abstract: Methods for restoring a more nearly normal joint function in an osteoarthritic dog and methods for decreasing the likelihood of a dog developing osteoarthritis involve administering to the dogs a composition containing an effective concentration of the omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale A Fritsch, Dennis E Jewell, William D Schoenherr
  • Enhancing Disease Resistance In An Animal
    Publication number: 20090227666
    Abstract: A method to enhance disease resistance in an animal comprising feeding the animal a diet enriched in antioxidants and providing behavioral enrichment. In one embodiment, the behavioral enrichment comprises exercising the animal regularly effective to cause behavioral enrichment, wherein the feeding and exercising combination is effective to increase neutrophil phagocytosis and B cell percentages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Jewell, Steven C. Zicker
  • Combination of Limited Nutrients and Enhanced Dietary Antioxidants To Impart Improved Kidney Health
    Publication number: 20090047361
    Abstract: This invention is directed to compositions for animal consumption (including foods, treats, etc.), particularly compositions that tend to improve kidney function, and particularly compositions that comprise enhanced antioxidants and reduced quantities of protein and/or phosphorus. This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis E. Jewell
  • Enhancing Disease Resistance In An Animal
    Publication number: 20080317884
    Abstract: A method to enhance disease resistance in an animal comprising feeding the animal a diet enriched in antioxidants and providing behavioral enrichment. In one embodiment, the behavioral enrichment comprises exercising the animal regularly effective to cause behavioral enrichment, wherein the feeding and exercising combination is effective to increase neutrophil phagocytosis and B cell percentages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis E. Jewell, Steven C. Zicker
  • Pet food composition of improved palatability and a method of enhancing the palatability of a food composition
    Patent number: 5690988
    Abstract: A food composition having improved palatability to cats comprising a nutritious food mass and an palatability enhancing amount of a choline compound. The choline compound is incorporated within, or applied to the surface of, the cat food composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Charles F. Lin, Jack K. Lin, Dennis E. Jewell, Philip W. Toll, Neil P. Stout, Larry R. Prewitt