Patents by Inventor Gregory A. Reinhart
Gregory A. Reinhart 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: 7501137Abstract: A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source. The supplemental fiber source is present in amounts which provide from about 1 to about 13 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber. The animal is maintained on the diet for a sufficient period of time to control fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gary Mitchell Davenport, Gregory D. Sunvold, Gregory A. Reinhart, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Patent number: 7425343Abstract: A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source. The supplemental fiber source is present in amounts which provide from about 1 to about 13 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber. The animal is maintained on the diet for a sufficient period of time to control fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: The Ians CompanyInventors: Gary Mitchell Davenport, Gregory D. Sunvold, Gregory A. Reinhart, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Patent number: 7067147Abstract: A hypoallergenic dietary composition is provided for companion animals such as dogs and cats which contains a source of hydrolyzed protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates. The composition preferably further includes a fiber source. The dietary composition may also be administered to companion animals as a method of managing and/or diagnosing food allergies.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2000Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Michael G. Hayek, Gregory D. Sunvold, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Publication number: 20060062828Abstract: A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source. The supplemental fiber source is present in amounts which provide from about 1 to about 13 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber. The animal is maintained on the diet for a sufficient period of time to control fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: Gary Davenport, Gregory Sunvold, Gregory Reinhart, Michael Hayek
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Patent number: 7001618Abstract: A composition and method is provided for promoting weight loss in a mammal by feeding effective amounts of at least three nutrients selected from L-carnitine, chromium, Vitamin A, and a source of carbohydrates selected from a low glycemic index grain. The composition preferably includes all four nutrients and may be fed in an amount of 1.0 to 10.0 mg of L-carnitine per kilogram of body weight per day, from about 5.0 to about 15.0 micrograms of chromium per kilogram of body weight per day, and from about 1.0 to 3.0 grams of starch per kilogram of body weight per day.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2000Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Gregory D. Sunvold, Mark A. Tetrick, Gary M. Davenport, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Publication number: 20040120987Abstract: A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source. The supplemental fiber source is present in amounts which provide from about 1 to about 13 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber. The animal is maintained on the diet for a sufficient period of time to control fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Gary Mitchell Davenport, Gregory D. Sunvold, Gregory A. Reinhart, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Publication number: 20030091668Abstract: A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source. The supplemental fiber source is present in amounts which provide from about 1 to about 13 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber. The animal is maintained on the diet for a sufficient period of time to control fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: The Iams CompanyInventors: Gary Mitchell Davenport, Gregory D. Sunvold, Gregory A. Reinhart, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Publication number: 20030031753Abstract: A process is provided for promoting bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines. The process includes administering to a growing canine a pet food composition which includes an appropriate amount and ratio of dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty acids. The composition can further include a source of protein, a source of fat, a source of fiber, and a source of carbohydrates. Use of the preferred concentrations of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids can promote synthesis and tissue accumulation of down regulating elements of inflamation, which stimulate bone formation and optimize bone modeling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: The Iams Company.Inventors: Bruce A. Watkins, Allan J. Lepine, Michael G. Hayek, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 6426100Abstract: A process is provided for promoting bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines. The process includes administering to a growing canine a pet food composition which includes an appropriate amount and ratio of dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty acids. The composition can further include a source of protein, a source of fat, a source of fiber, and a source of carbohydrates. Use of the preferred concentrations of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids can promote synthesis and tissue accumulation of down regulating elements of inflamation, which stimulate bone formation and optimize bone modeling.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Bruce A. Watkins, Allan J. Lepine, Michael G. Hayek, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 6383529Abstract: A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source. The supplemental fiber source is present in amounts which provide from about 1 to about 13 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber. The animal is maintained on the diet for a sufficient period of time to control fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Gary Mitchell Davenport, Gregory D. Sunvold, Gregory A. Reinhart, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Publication number: 20020012709Abstract: A process and composition for controlling fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation in animals such as cats and rabbits is provided and includes feeding the animal a composition comprising from about 10 to about 42 wt % crude protein, from about 4 to about 30 wt % fat, from about 1 to about 25 wt % total dietary fiber, and a supplemental fiber source. The supplemental fiber source is present in amounts which provide from about 1 to about 13 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber. The animal is maintained on the diet for a sufficient period of time to control fecal hair excretion and trichobezoar formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: Gary Mitchell Davenport, Gregory D. Sunvold, Gregory A. Reinhart, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Publication number: 20020001640Abstract: A process is provided for promoting bone modeling and chondrocyte functioning in growing canines. The process includes administering to a growing canine a pet food composition which includes an appropriate amount and ratio of dietary n-6 and n-3 fatty acids. The composition can further include a source of protein, a source of fat, a source of fiber, and a source of carbohydrates. Use of the preferred concentrations of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids can promote synthesis and tissue accumulation of down regulating elements of inflamation, which stimulate bone formation and optimize bone modeling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2001Publication date: January 3, 2002Inventors: Bruce A. Watkins, Allan J. Lepine, Michael G. Hayek, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 6306442Abstract: A pet food composition is provided which improves several important clinical indicators in the renal patient and includes adequate protein, has low phosphorus levels, improves metabolic buffering, and lowers blood triglyceride levels in the animal. The animal is fed a composition which includes from about 10 to about 32% crude protein, from about 8 to about 20% fat, from about 3 to about 25% total dietary fiber, and fermentable fibers which have an organic matter disappearance of 15 to 60 percent when fermented by fecal bacteria for a 24 hour period, the fibers being present in amounts from about 1 to 11 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Gregory D. Sunvold, Mark A. Tetrick, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 6093418Abstract: A process for removing nitrogenous wastes from animals with hepatic disease is provided and includes the steps of feeding an animal a diet consisting essentially of a pet food composition containing fermentable fibers which have an organic matter disappearance of from about 15 to about 60 percent when fermented by fecal bacteria for a 24 hour period, said fibers being present in amounts from about 1 to about 11 percent by weight of supplemental total dietary fiber, and maintaining the animal on that diet for a sufficient period of time to allow the fermentable fibers to ferment in the colon of the animal to enhance bacterial activity and provide an acidic environment in said colon for trapping the nitrogenous wastes for excretion through the feces of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark A. Tetrick, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 6039952Abstract: A pet food composition is provided which improves several important clinical indicators in an animal suffering from renal disease and includes adequate protein, has low phosphorus levels, improves metabolic buffering, and lowers blood triglyceride levels in the animal. The animal is fed a composition which includes from about 10 to about 32% crude protein, from about 8 to about 20% fat, from about 3 to about 25% total dietary fiber, and fermentable fibers which have an organic matter disappearance of 15 to 60 percent when fermented by fecal bacteria for a 24 hour period, the fibers being present in amounts from about 1 to 11 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Gregory D. Sunvold, Mark A. Tetrick, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 5851573Abstract: A pet food composition is provided for large breed puppies which contains from about 0.75% to 0.95% by weight calcium and from about 0.62% to 0.72% by weight phosphorous. The composition further includes a source of protein, a source of fiber, and a source of fat. The pet food composition is fed to large breed puppies to provide optimum skeletal growth and reduce the incidence of skeletal abnormalities.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Allan Lepine, Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 5776524Abstract: A pet food product which is useful for reducing the amount of harmful bacteria in the small intestine is provided. The pet food composition contains, on a dry matter basis, from about 0.2 to 1.5 weight percent of a fructooligosaccharide and is fed to a pet, such as a dog, cat or horse.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventor: Gregory A. Reinhart
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Patent number: 5616569Abstract: A pet food product and process for treating gastrointestinal disorders are provided. The pet food product contains fermentable fibers which have an organic matter disappearance of 15 to 60 percent when fermented by fecal bacteria for a 24 hour period. The fibers are present in amounts from 3 to 9 weight percent of supplemental total dietary fiber.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1994Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventor: Gregory A. Reinhart