Containing Non-proteinaceous Nitrogen Source Convertible To Available Nitrogen Or Process Of Preparation Patents (Class 426/69)
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Patent number: 11259548Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Purina Animal Nutrition LLCInventors: Michael S. Burr, J. Christopher Forcherio, Ronald R. Scott
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Patent number: 11213051Abstract: Methods involve feeding young animals milk products containing milk-based protein, a halide and a source of hydrogen peroxide, where an active lactoperoxidase system is not present in the milk product fed to the young animal, in response to ingesting the milk product, the young animal decreases a feed to gain ratio. Milk replacers may be provided as the milk product, and the young animals may be calves. Milk replacers contain milk-derived protein, a source of hydrogen peroxide at about 50 to about 500 parts per million by weight of the rehydrated milk replacer and iodide at about 1 to about 50 parts per million by weight of the rehydrated milk replacer, where an active lactoperoxidase system is not present.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Purina Animal Nutrition LLCInventors: Robert C. Musser, Bill L. Miller
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Patent number: 9708520Abstract: The present invention generally concerns a concentrated sugar additive comprising (a) raffinate derived from citric acid recovery industry and (b) sugar-containing solution useful for controlling dust emission from particulate materials during manufacturing, handling, storage or transportation. Such particulate materials comprise fertilizers, minerals, coal, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Helio Haruo Ushijima, Ricardo Chagas da Silva
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Patent number: 9554585Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION LLCInventors: Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Kent J. Lanter, Michael Jerina
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Publication number: 20150093474Abstract: Protein-rich feedstuffs which contain at least one protein feed material and either betaine or at least one feed product which contains betaine are resistant to reduction of digestibility as a result of heat damage during drying.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: AJINOMOTO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Paul Summer
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Patent number: 8993038Abstract: A mineral supplement is described herein that has a high mineral and/or nitrogen content and is capable of being formed into a pellet. The mineral supplement may comprise a heat sink that absorbs heat during processing, thus facilitating the formation of the mineral supplement as a pellet.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventors: Patrick A. Jobe, Clinton B. Calk, David A. Cook, Steven J. Engelmeyer, Timothy C. Gouldie, Bradley G. Krusa, Leonardo A. Vivas Luna, Mark D. Newcomb, Brian T. Parham, Jennifer L. G. van de Ligt
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Publication number: 20150079225Abstract: A nutritional composition having a total energy content of 67 kcal/100 ml or lower and including: a protein content which is 1.25 g/100 ml or lower, an energy content from protein of 7.2-8.4% of the total energy content of the nutritional composition, an energy content from fat which is at least 49% or more of the total energy content of the nutritional composition, a medium chain fatty acid content comprising 8 to 10 carbons which is less than 3 wt % of total amount of fatty acids, a sialic acid content of 10-25 mg/100 ml, a cholesterol content of 5-10 mg/100 ml, and a sphingomyelin content of 9-15 mg/100 ml is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Bo Lönnerdal, Olle Hernell, Lars-Börje Sjöberg, Catharina Tennefors
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Patent number: 8916213Abstract: A process for the production of animal feed additives from fermentation broth containing L-lysine is disclosed. The process does not require filtering of biomass in order to remove the biomass and produces granulated lysine of controllable lysine content with a high bulk density, low viscosity, and a low hygroscopic property which does not require the addition of an anti-absorptive substance. In this process, a lysine fermentation broth produced after slant culture, flask culture, seed process, and cultivation process is concentrated to a solid content of about 44˜52%. A product with low hygroscopicity, high bulk density, and the intended amount of contents is produced after being mixed with substances for controlling the amount of contents and granulated by coating the surface of the seeds. This process enables a production of animal feed additives having a lysine-HCl content of at least 65%, a water content of at most 3%, and a bulk density of 670±50 kg/m3.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: CJ CorporationInventors: Youn Jae Lee, Yong Bum Seo, Seung Woo Han, Jae Hun Yu, Soon Won Hong, Gyu Nam Cho, Won Seop Choi
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Publication number: 20140141118Abstract: A controlled release form of a non-protein nitrogenous feedstock for animals is provided. In certain embodiments, the non-protein nitrogenous feedstock is urea, the animals are ruminants, and the release of the nitrogen is pH-dependent. Processes and methods for manufacturing and administering a non-protein nitrogenous feedstock for animals, as described herein, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Elwha LLC.Inventors: Jeffrey John Hagen, Eric C. Leuthardt, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
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Publication number: 20140099406Abstract: Feed additives and feed supplements for ruminants in a granular shape containing nitrates and sulfates encapsulated with vegetable fats in order to allow a slow release in the ruminal digestive tract, aiming at reducing methane emission originated by the fermentative processes of the animal digestive tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: GRASP INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA.Inventors: Alysson Hoffmann Pegoraro, Rafael Canonenco de Araujo
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Patent number: 8591983Abstract: To increase the efficiency of utilizing protein, lipid and starch by ruminants, feed and urea-formaldehyde polymer are mixed in quantities suitable for a crosslinking reaction. The mixture is heated at a temperature, moisture content and time sufficient to covalently bond the urea-formaldehyde polymer with the proteins and starches to thereby protect the proteins, starches and contained lipids from degradation by rumen microbes.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Lignotech USA, Inc.Inventors: Stuart E. Lebo, Jr., Thomas S. Winowiski
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Patent number: 8563277Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for high yields while using reduced enzyme loads in saccharification and fermentation processes. These methods increase the efficiency of enzymes and result in improved yields and composition of saccharification and fermentation end products.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Sweetwater Energy, Inc.Inventors: Sarad Parekh, Carl P. Felice
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Publication number: 20120244248Abstract: A ruminant feed composition having a granulated core of L-lysine sulfate having a granular size of about 0.3 mm to about 3.0 mm, and two or more layers of a coating material surrounding the core, the coating material including a vegetable oil that is at least partially hydrogenated, and a modifying agent present in an amount of from about 0.5 wt % to about 10 wt % of a final product weight, the modifying agent containing at least one of stearic acid, oleic acid, lecithin, and palm oil. The coating material has a melting temperature in a range of from about 50° C. to about 80° C. The weight % ratio of core material to coating material is from 50:50 to 90:10. The composition exhibits a rumen bypass rate of at least 50% and an intestinal digestibility rate of at least 70%.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: H.J. BAKER & BRO., INC.Inventors: Danny R. WRIGHT, Richard J. VALAGENE
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Publication number: 20110200705Abstract: This invention relates to dietary supplement compositions, foodstuffs (e.g., animal feed) comprising the same and methods of utilizing the same. In particular, the invention provides ruminant dietary supplement compositions (e.g., comprising a protein extract (e.g., a crude protein extract (e.g., a bacterial or yeast extract))) having a specific nitrogen and/or amino acid profile and a small particle size, methods of manufacturing the same, and compositions containing and methods of using the same (e.g., as a liquid or dry dietary supplement composition or as a component of a foodstuff (e.g., animal feed) to increase ruminant protein and amino acid absorption).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Juan M. Tricarico, Karl A. Dawson, James D. Johnston
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Patent number: 7915017Abstract: A process for the treatment of biomass to render structural carbohydrates more accessible and/or digestible using concentrated ammonium hydroxide with or without anhydrous ammonia addition, is described. The process preferably uses steam to strip ammonia from the biomass for recycling. The process yields of monosaccharides from the structural carbohydrates are good, particularly as measured by the enzymatic hydrolysis of the structural carbohydrates. The monosaccharides are used as animal feeds and energy sources for ethanol production.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Board of Trustees of MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYInventor: Bruce Dale
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Publication number: 20110064845Abstract: Protein-rich feedstuffs which contain at least one protein feed material and either betaine or at least one feed product which contains betaine are resistant to reduction of digestibility as a result of heat damage during drying.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: AJINOMOTO U.S.A., INC.Inventor: Paul SUMMER
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Publication number: 20100272852Abstract: A ruminant feed composition, having a granulated core having at least one active substance and at least one layer of a coating material surrounding the core, the coating material comprising a vegetable oil and a modifying agent. Modifying agents include stearic acid, oleic acid, lecithin, and palm oil. Also disclosed are methods for making a ruminant feed composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: H.J. BAKER & BRO., INC.Inventors: Danny R. Wright, Richard J. Valagene
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Patent number: 7799360Abstract: The present invention provides a method for washing eggs with a wash mixture of water and composite particles that comprise a mixture of microbial nutrients bound together by a solid fatty acid material. The shells of eggs are contacted with the wash mixture and organic material is removed from the egg shells into the wash mixture. The composite particles in the wash mixture foster microbial degradation of the organic material within the wash mixture. The wash mixture leaves the egg shells whiter than enzyme solutions and maintains the cleaning action for a longer period of time.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: BioNutraTech, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Hruza Ronning, Brian Joseph Molloy
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Publication number: 20100178380Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing 2-oxo-4-methylthiobutyric acid (I), its salts and its derivatives in which R represents a group chosen from COOH, COOR?, NH2, NHR? or NR?R?, where R? and R? are chosen, independently of one another, from the group of linear or branched alkyl radicals having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and cycloalkyl radicals having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, according to which process but-3-ene-1,2-diol (II) is catalytically and selectively oxidized to give 2-oxobut-3-enoic acid (III) and methyl mercaptan is selectively condensed with 2-oxobut-3-enoic acid (III). 2-Oxo-4-methylthiobutyric acid (I), its salts and its derivatives are used as food supplement, in particular in animal nutrition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: ADISSEO IRELAND LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Rey, Gilbert Blanchard
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Patent number: 7713562Abstract: An animal feed is provided that employs a substantially indigestible cation exchanger capable of binding ammonium cations and an acidogenic substance to acidify an animal's manure and thereby create ammonium cations that can be bound by the cation exchanger. The animal feed reduces ammonia emissions from manure produced by animals fed the animal feed compared to the emissions obtained from manure when an acidogenic substance is fed alone and compared to the emissions obtained from manure when a cation exchange capacity material is fed alone. According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of lowering ammonia emissions from manure is provided. The present invention also provides a method for reducing soluble phosphorus levels in manure and a method for reducing total phosphorus levels in manure.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignees: Rose Acre Farms, Inc.Inventor: Edward Carroll Hale, III
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Publication number: 20090280218Abstract: It comprises a 2nd step of selected cereals grinding and a 3rd step of mixing of the grinded cereal with minerals, pellets and fiber for between 3 and 7 minutes until obtaining an homogenous mass. The process also includes a 4th step where a fat component is added, and a 6th step where a protein source is added. It also comprises an 8th step of drying of the obtained wholegrain pieces with hot air and a 9th step of adding a liquid cover which adds a non proteic nitrogen source and amino acids. The final steps of the procedure consist of a 10th step of adding a solid cover which includes antibiotics and minerals and an 11th step of cooling with cold air blowing of the wholegrain food pieces in order to obtain a final product with a temperature which cannot exceede room temperature in more than 5° C. and a residual humidity which cannot exceede the 11%.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventor: Fernando Ruben Ceferino BARRA
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Publication number: 20090252837Abstract: This invention provides a control release formulation or rumen-bypass dietary supplement in compacted form. The formulation or supplement has the capability to transport fatty acid calcium salt and between about 1-75 percent of one or more rumen-protected undegraded biologically active agents to the post-ruminal digestive system of a ruminant. A feedstock containing the formulation or supplement for ruminants beneficially improves feed efficiency and body growth. The feedstock also is adapted to improve the lactational performance of dairy cattle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Robert A. Hendel, Edward A. Roman, Steven A. Bolkan, William J. Zuccarello, Zbigniew Senk
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Publication number: 20090252836Abstract: The prevent invention provides a novel gas treatment method for a fluid, and a method for producing a milk using the same, which is industrially extremely advantageous in terms of cost and efficiency. A gas treatment method for a fluid, comprises, while discharging a fluid from a fluid discharge port 161 of a two-fluid nozzle 160, crushing the discharge flow into fine droplets by a gas stream from a gas injection port 162, and then allowing the droplets to strike against a flow prevention member 190 and thereby agglomerate, so as to perform a gas treatment (gas addition, gas replacement, deaeration, or sterilization (disinfection)). According to the method for producing a milk, nitrogen is used as the gas stream, whereby homogenization and nitrogen replacement of dissolved oxygen can be performed in one and the same process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Wingturf Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tomohiko Hashiba
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Publication number: 20090123609Abstract: Methods of preparing a liquid suspension are provided. According to one aspect, the method includes mixing, simultaneously or in separate steps, at least: (a) a liquid source of digestible organic matter, wherein the liquid source of digestible organic matter includes: (i) water in a concentration of at least 25% by weight of the liquid source of digestible organic matter; and (ii) digestible organic matter in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the liquid source of digestible organic matter, wherein the digestible organic matter comprises starch in a concentration of at least 10% by weight on a dry-matter basis. The liquid source of digestible organic matter is mixed with: (b) an alkali or alkali source and/or (c) a water-insoluble material selected from the group consisting of a nutrient, a medicament, and any combination thereof in any proportion. The mixing proportions and conditions are selected to obtain a resulting mixture have desirable dry-matter content and physical characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Joseph M. Harris, Paul Mostyn
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Publication number: 20090098251Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuously treating a moist biomass feedstock is disclosed. The method includes treating a biomass feedstock with a swelling agent in a pressurized first vessel, transferring the feedstock to a second vessel at a lower operating pressure than the first vessel such that the biomass fibers rupture. At least portions the swelling agent, and/or the moisture are recycled in the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2005Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Srinivasan Rajagopalan, Tonya Tiedje, Darold McCalla
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Publication number: 20090092704Abstract: A ruminant feed composition, having a granulated core having at least one active substance and at least one layer of a coating material surrounding the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: H.J. BAKER & BRO., INC.Inventors: Stephen F. Gately, Danny R. Wright, Richard J. Valagene
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Patent number: 7514111Abstract: Provided are a method for preparing a granular animal feed additive and the granular animal feed additive prepared by the method. The method includes: filtering, with a membrane filter, a fermentation broth obtained from a lysine producing microorganism cultured in a lysine producing condition to obtain a lysine-containing filtrate and a microorganism-containing sludge; drying the filtrate to obtain a concentrate with a total solid content of 48 to 52 wt %; granule-drying the concentrate at a temperature of 50° C. to 60° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang CorporationInventors: Soon Won Hong, Gyu Nam Cho, Yong Bum Seo, Seung Woo Han, Jae Hun Yu, Hyun Tae Kim
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Publication number: 20090087518Abstract: A heteromorphic granule comprising lysine free base and a lysine salt is disclosed. A fertilizer composition is set forth having cores containing an acid salt of a basic amino acid and effective amounts of first and second layer coatings coated sequentially to the surface of each core. A method for using the heteromorphic granule as a fertilizer and/or an animal feed is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Kevin Moore, Sundeep N. Vani, Kenneth E. Tague
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Publication number: 20080008781Abstract: This invention relates to a cold infusion process for fortifying coffee beans with one or more vitamin, non-vitamin, mineral, non-mineral, botanical, hormone, herb, neutraceutical, lipid, carbohydrate, amino acid, acid, salt, prebiotic, or probiotic functional additives. This invention also discloses an infused coffee bean produced by the process of infusing the coffee bean at a temperature of less than about 120° F. with a solution comprising water, a bridge initiator for acid salt bias, fortifying agent(s), and an acid in a quantity sufficient to reach a pH of about 3.65. Further, this invention provides a method for the infusion of a coffee bean with at least one fortifying agent at approximately room temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventor: Michael Bo Sweeney
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Patent number: 7045480Abstract: The invention relates to a process to increase the amount of TiCI4 that is retrieved from a waste stream comprising one or more titanium (halo) (alk) oxides while also reducing the quantity and/or hazard of the resulting waste. Valuable solvents/diluents and/or alkyl halides that are introduced into or formed during the process can also be retrieved. The so obtained TiCI4, solvents/diluents and/or alkyl halides are recyclable to, for instance, the process to make Ziegler-Natta catalysts and or co-catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Marcellinus Antonius Maria Te Nijenhuis, Erik Antonius Jacobus Wilhelmus Kuppen
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Patent number: 6620453Abstract: A concentrated controlled release non protein nitrogen ruminant feed supplement composition which releases nitrogen in rumen fluids at about the same rate that the nitrogen is metabolized therein. The composition comprises closely sized central particles of concentrated rumen-degradable nitrogen compounds and non-rumen-degradable semipermeable membranes coatingly covering the central particles in an amount sufficient to allow substantially complete diffusion of the degradable nitrogen compound of the central particles through the semipermeable membranes into the rumen fluid in between 6 and 24 hours. A special method to prepare the composition is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: AGRI-Nutrients Technology Group, Inc.Inventor: William P. Moore
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Publication number: 20030143260Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for supplying bioavailable methionine to a cow which comprises supplying to the cow an ester of methionine or methionine amide and/or an ester of the hydroxy analogue of methionine or a salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Jean-Claude Robert, Robert Bennett, Georges Gros
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Patent number: 6548659Abstract: Process for enriching the organic nitrogen content of commercial scale quantities of cellulosic materials which includes the steps of: a) placing substantially dry or unwetted cellulosic material in a pressurizable reactor; b) injecting an ammonia or ammonia-forming nitrogen solution into the reactor until the cellulosic material is approximately submerged; c) setting the temperature in the reactor to maintain a liquid temperature between about 80 and 200° C.; d) pressurizing the reactor to at least 750 psi; e) maintaining the temperature and pressure in the reactor for a period of time sufficient for the organically bound nitrogen content of the cellulosic material to exceed about 1.5%; and f) drying the cellulosic material to a moisture content sufficiently low to arrest microbial activity.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeInventors: Gary Breitenbeck, Keith Kember
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Patent number: 6440469Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion exchange technology to remove phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides from plant proteins. This invention is also directed to the plant protein product resulting from the inventive process and to nutritional products that use the plant protein product as a source of amino nitrogen.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: John D. Suh, Karin M. Ostrom, Louis I. Ndife, Paul S. Anloague, James N. Chmura, Andre Daab-Krzykowski, Paul W. Johns, Diane M. Garcia, Terrence B. Mazer, Fu-i Mei
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Patent number: 6329548Abstract: Herein is disclosed an aqueous stable lysine solution containing an acid radical in such amount that the solubility of lysine therein has been increased than in the corresponding aqueous lysine base solution, whereby during storage of lysine in the form of a free-lysine solution (liquid composition), the precipitation of lysine base crystals due to the drop in temperature is prevented thereby improving the handling thereof during transportation (transfer) etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventors: Kazuhiro Hasegawa, Toshiya Tanabe, Keita Minami
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Patent number: 6287627Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a pourable, methionine salt based animal food supplement which is easy to handle, wherein a granulated product is manufactured from a methionine salt solution which can be obtained according to traditional methods. The invention further relates to methioninate granulated products that are thus obtained.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Degussa AGInventors: Wolfram Binder, Hans A. Hasseberg, Heidemarie Kniesel, Martin Körfer
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Patent number: 6271307Abstract: The use of graft copolymers obtainable by grafting a) polyalkylene oxides with b) at least one monomer selected from the group of b1) C1-C30-alkyl esters of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acids; b2) vinyl esters of aliphatic C1-C30-carboxylic acids; b3) C1-C30-alkyl vinyl ethers; b4) N—C1-C12-alkyl-substituted amides of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acids; b5) N,N—C1-C12-dialkyl-substituted amides of monoethylenically unsaturated C3-C8-carboxylic acids as solubilizer.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Jürgen Huff, Helmut Meffert, Folker Ruchatz
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Patent number: 6251643Abstract: A process and apparatus for recovering organic and inorganic matter from waste material wherein the waste material is sterilized and solid organic matter becomes soft when subjected to heat and pressure. The process may be carried out by first, feeding the waste material into a perforated container (10) mounted within a closed chamber (14). Next, the waste material is agitated and subjected to heat and pressure which sterilizes it and softens the organic matter contained therein. After heating under pressure, the pressure may be suddenly released from the chamber (10) which forces the softened organic matter outwardly through the perforations (12) of the container, thus separating the organic matter from the solid inorganic matter.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: 2B AGInventors: Graeme Hansen, Stefan Grass
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Patent number: 6231895Abstract: This invention provides a ruminant feedstock with a content of non-protein nitrogen supplement which yields a safe controlled-release generation of ammonia under rumen incubation conditions. In another embodiment, this invention provides a ruminant feedstock supplement for controlled-release of non-protein nitrogen which comprises urea particles encapsulated with a rumen-degradable polymeric coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Agway, INCInventors: Stephen M. Emanuele, Douglas Merrill, Robert J. Petcavich, Robert H. Stock, Xiaoming Yang
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Patent number: 6221836Abstract: The present invention is based in part upon the discovery that the use of pyruvate in enteral formulations, in combination with an anabolic protein composition, produces a synergistic effect in increasing the lean body mass or muscle tissue of a mammal consuming same. The present invention also provides a method for increasing fat loss or decreasing the percent body fat in a mammal through the administration of an anabolic protein composition. The present invention relates generally to a composition for enhancing the protein concentration or muscle mass of a mammal and a method for enhancing the protein concentration or muscle mass in a mammal. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition which comprises an anabolic protein composition and optionally pyruvate and/or derivatives thereof. The compositions according to the invention can take the form of powders, liquids, pills, capsules, tablets, food additives, candies or confections.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1998Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Paxton King BealeInventors: Paxton K. Beale, Donald O. Nickey, Millard F. Williamson
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Patent number: 6139881Abstract: The combination of a chromium ion and a carboxylic acid ion selected from the group consisting of a formate ion, a malate ion, and a fumarate ion is an effective feed supplement for ruminant animals and improves their weight gain, feed efficiency, body composition, and milk production.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Thompson Animal Systems, Inc.Inventor: Leif H. Thompson
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Patent number: 6120810Abstract: Ruminant intoxication by nitrates is decreased by administering to the animal a composition containing an effective dose of the nitrite reducing microorganism Propionibacterium acidipropionici.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1994Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Oklahoma State UniversityInventors: Thomas Gerard Rehberger, Charles Alan Hibberd
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Patent number: 6077548Abstract: The present invention relates to an open circuit organic waste treatment method, to a plant for carrying out the method, and to applications of that method. The treatment method is characterized in that it comprises the following steps: a) collecting the waste; b) introducing the waste into a first reactor without prior sterilisation; c) decomposing the waste in said first reactor using mesophilic or thermophilic anaerobic bacteria; d) recovering the liquid effluent resulting from said decomposition and transferring it to a second reactor containing heterotrophic or photoheterotrophic bacteria; e) using the heterotrophic or photoheterotrophic bacteria to produce an edible biomass constituted by said bacteria; and f) recovering and packaging the biomass produced. A particular application of the method is that of recycling organic waste of animal origin such as liquid manure or sludge originating from water purification.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Agence Spatiale EuropeenneInventors: Christophe Andre Antoine Lasseur, Jacques Ernest Nicolas Richalet, Willy Henry Verstraete
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Patent number: 5985338Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion exchange technology to remove phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides from plant proteins. This invention is also directed to the plant protein product resulting from the inventive process and to nutritional products that use the plant protein product as a source of amino nitrogen.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: John D. Suh, Karin M. Ostrom, Louis I. Ndife, Paul S. Anloague, James N. Chmura, Andre Daab-Krzykowski, Paul W. Johns, Diane M. Garcia, Terrence B. Mazer, Fu-I Mei
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Patent number: 5968544Abstract: Disclosed is an acidic composition for human consumption, comprising creatine. In particular the composition is conveniently an isotonic drink for storage at 4.degree. C., or is a dry stable powder which may be stored at ambient temperature.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: The Howard FoundationInventors: Alan Norman Howard, Roger Charles Harris
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Patent number: 5916610Abstract: Disclosed is an NPN delivery system for a ruminant animal, the system comprising a complex of a zein-containing species or other proteinaceous species with a nitrogenous species. The NPN from the nitrogenous species is present in the complex in a form such that at least a portion of the NPN is not initially bioavailable to the rumen upon introduction of the system into the rumen of the ruminant animal. Preferably, the delivery system comprises a complex of urea with corn gluten. Also disclosed are methods for preparing an NPN delivery system for a ruminant animal.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1997Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventors: Paul R. Witt, Randall K. Dew
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Patent number: 5874118Abstract: Feed for fish containing standard fish feed, 3-60 g urea/kg feed and 5-20 g trimethylamine oxide/kg feed. Such feed is useful to provide sea farmed fish having salt-water tolerance, reduced tendency for skin ulcers and improved effect of pigments in the feed.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Norsk Hydro ASAInventors: Kjell Arne R.o slashed.rvik, Svein Hallbj.o slashed.rn Steien
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Patent number: 5863574Abstract: A feed additive for ruminants, comprising dried fungal and/or bacterial fermentation by products which provide glutamic acid fermentation solubles, dried corn fermentation solubles, or a mixture of dried glutamic acid fermentation solubles and dried corn fermentation solubles, wherein the dried solubles have been dried to a total moisture content of less than 30% by weight at a temperature not less than about 80.degree. F. and not more than about 900.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Biovance NebraskaInventor: William E. Julien
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Patent number: 5849348Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a process for preparing a deodorized fatty acid salt feed supplement. Primary amine reagent is added to a process medium in which C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid with a content of malodorous carbonyl compound is converted into a deodorized C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid alkaline earth metal salt product.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1993Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Alfredo Vinci, Kenneth R. Cummings, M. Stephen Lajoie
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Patent number: 5804234Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of producing plant proteins for use in nutritional products that have reduced levels of phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides. More specifically, this invention is directed to a method of using ion exchange technology to remove phytoestrogens, manganese or nucleotides from plant proteins. This invention is also directed to the plant protein product resulting from the inventive process and to nutritional products that use the plant protein product as a source of amino nitrogen.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Inventors: John D. Suh, Karin M. Ostrom, Louis I. Ndife, Paul S. Anloague, James N. Chmura, Andre Daab-Krzykowski, Paul W. Johns, Diane M. Garcia, Terrence B. Mazer, Fu-I Mei