Patents by Inventor Reed T. Ethington, Jr.

Reed T. Ethington, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 7427411
    Abstract: A non-human animal feed composition comprising from about 10% to about 20% dried, full-fat corn germ, and methods of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    Inventor: Reed T. Ethington, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6726941
    Abstract: An amorphous solid cast feed product is made by solidifying a substantially liquid agricultural byproduct. The byproduct may be selected from stillage, condensed fermented corn solubles, stillage, condensed distillers solubles, whey, condensed whey solubles, or any mixture thereof. The amorphous solid cast feed product may further include an exogenous source of a carbohydrate, a fat, a vitamin, a mineral, and/or nitrogen, as well as a sulfonated lignin material, a recycled animal waste product, and/or another miscellaneous fibrous material. The substantially liquid agricultural byproduct may first be condensed by heat, then solidified by being cooled in a mold. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Company
    Inventors: Reed T. Ethington, Jr., Randall M. Lessman
  • Patent number: 6692789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a corn syrup composition that can be used in many applications in place of butter, margarine or other spreadable products. The corn syrup composition is lower in fat than conventional spreads, provides a pleasing flavor and is compatible with many flavoring and coloring options. The formulation combines a corn syrup component, such as high fructose corn syrup, with a fat/oil component, such as butter or other fats. The formulation may also include other flavorings, preservatives, emulsifiers and anti-oxidant ingredients. The formulation may be utilized in any food application but is preferably utilized as a coating, spread or as a cooking or baking ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Company
    Inventors: Reed T. Ethington, Jr., Tedford A. Gillett
  • Patent number: 6537604
    Abstract: An animal feed comprising a mixture of a liquid byproduct from agricultural processing and a fibrous portion from milling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Minnesota Corn Processors, LLC
    Inventor: Reed T. Ethington, Jr.