Patents by Inventor Steven Duensing

Steven Duensing 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).

  • Rawhide animal chew and method for producing same
    Patent number: 6444243
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a rawhide chew toy, comprising: combining a marinade with rawhide; applying vacuum pressure to the combined marinade and rawhide; releasing the vacuum pressure; and allowing the formed rawhide to dry under moderate temperature. In one embodiment, the combined marinade and rawhide are tumbled during the step of applying vacuum pressure. In additional embodiments of the invention, nutrients, such as, vitamins, minerals, dental additives, or herbal remedies, may be added to the marinade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: PetAg, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Duensing, John Kukan, Jaime G. Lopez