Patents by Inventor Mary Elizabeth Gordon

Mary Elizabeth Gordon 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).

  • Feed blocks and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 9554585
    Abstract: A feed block is formed of compacted feed components and includes a moisture level of between about 7 and about 15 percent. Feed blocks have an initial weight, which is substantially free of liquid, and liquid is introduced to the feed block to cause the feed block to absorb liquid. A final resulting weight of the feed block is at least 100 percent greater than the initial weight. The feed block with the absorbed liquid is provided the to the livestock animals for the simultaneous ingestion of feed and liquid. Feed blocks are formed by introducing feed components in a high pressure press and compacting the feed components to form the feed block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION LLC
    Inventors: Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Kent J. Lanter, Michael Jerina
  • Soft moist extruded animal feed
    Patent number: 9066532
    Abstract: The animal feed of the present invention is a soft extruded nugget with a chewy, moist interior. These nuggets have a high moisture content and preservatives. The animal feed also has a long shelf life given the high moisture content. The animal feed of this invention is provided to young animals after weaning from a liquid diet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
    Inventors: Kent J. Lanter, Brenda de Rodas, Randel H. Raub, Mary Elizabeth Gordon
  • Feed blocks and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 8677938
    Abstract: A feed block is formed of compacted feed components with a coating of oils or fats that causes the compacted feed components to separate and the feed block to break apart during liquid absorption making the feed block accessible to the animals. Feed blocks have an initial weight that is substantially free of liquid. Liquid is then introduced to the feed block to cause the feed block to absorb liquid and break apart. After a treatment period during which liquid is absorbed into the feed block, a final resulting weight of the feed block is at least 100 percent greater than the initial weight. The feed block with the broken apart feed components and absorbed liquid is provided the to the animals for the simultaneous ingestion of feed and liquid. Feed blocks are formed by introducing feed components coated with the oils or fats in a high pressure press and compacting the coated feed components to form the feed block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
    Inventors: Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Kent J. Lanter, Michael Jerina
  • FEED BLOCKS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20130199451
    Abstract: A feed block is formed of compacted feed components and includes a moisture level of between about 7 and about 15 percent. Feed blocks have an initial weight, which is substantially free of liquid, and liquid is introduced to the feed block to cause the feed block to absorb liquid. A final resulting weight of the feed block is at least 100 percent greater than the initial weight. The feed block with the absorbed liquid is provided the to the livestock animals for the simultaneous ingestion of feed and liquid. Feed blocks are formed by introducing feed components in a high pressure press and compacting the feed components to form the feed block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Kent J. Lanter, Michael Jerina
  • Soft moist extruded animal feed
    Publication number: 20100124582
    Abstract: The animal feed of the present invention is a soft extruded nugget with a chewy, moist interior. These nuggets have a high moisture content and preservatives. The animal feed also has a long shelf life given the high moisture content. The animal feed of this invention is provided to young animals after weaning from a liquid diet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Land O'Lakes Purina Feed, LLC
    Inventors: Kent J. Lanter, Brenda de Rodas, Randel H. Raub, Mary Elizabeth Gordon