Patents by Inventor J. Christopher Forcherio

J. Christopher Forcherio 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).

  • Publication number: 20220183323
    Abstract: Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Publication number: 20220151262
    Abstract: Methods of feeding ruminants involve positioning the feed blocks in a pasture accessible to the ruminants. The feed block may have a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt % and an intake modifier to control intake of the feed blocks. High fat pellets having a high total fat content provide at least a portion of the fat in the high fat feed blocks. The methods control a rate of ingestion of high fat feed blocks by ruminants while not negatively affecting performance, and in some instances, ingestion of the blocks results in improved performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Patent number: 11304429
    Abstract: Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Patent number: 11259548
    Abstract: Methods of feeding ruminants involve positioning the feed blocks in a pasture accessible to the ruminants. The feed block may have a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt % and an intake modifier to control intake of the feed blocks. High fat pellets having a high total fat content provide at least a portion of the fat in the high fat feed blocks. The methods control a rate of ingestion of high fat feed blocks by ruminants while not negatively affecting performance, and in some instances, ingestion of the blocks results in improved performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Publication number: 20200245644
    Abstract: Methods of feeding ruminants involve positioning the feed blocks in a pasture accessible to the ruminants. The feed block may have a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt % and an intake modifier to control intake of the feed blocks. High fat pellets having a high total fat content provide at least a portion of the fat in the high fat feed blocks. The methods control a rate of ingestion of high fat feed blocks by ruminants while not negatively affecting performance, and in some instances, ingestion of the blocks results in improved performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Patent number: 10667545
    Abstract: Methods of feeding ruminants involve positioning the feed blocks in a pasture accessible to the ruminants. The feed block may have a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt % and an intake modifier to control intake of the feed blocks. High fat pellets having a high total fat content provide at least a portion of the fat in the high fat feed blocks. The methods control a rate of ingestion of high fat feed blocks by ruminants while not negatively affecting performance, and in some instances, ingestion of the blocks results in improved performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Publication number: 20200154735
    Abstract: Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Patent number: 10588333
    Abstract: Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Publication number: 20180177213
    Abstract: Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Patent number: 9936720
    Abstract: Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Publication number: 20150327574
    Abstract: Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
  • Publication number: 20150327578
    Abstract: Methods of feeding ruminants involve positioning the feed blocks in a pasture accessible to the ruminants. The feed block may have a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt % and an intake modifier to control intake of the feed blocks. High fat pellets having a high total fat content provide at least a portion of the fat in the high fat feed blocks. The methods control a rate of ingestion of high fat feed blocks by ruminants while not negatively affecting performance, and in some instances, ingestion of the blocks results in improved performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott