Pet Food For Dog, Cat, Bird, Or Fish Patents (Class 426/805)
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Patent number: 12185741Abstract: It is disclosed a method of producing a food product for human consumption by using extrusion from a plant-based food material and gutted and plucked poultry comprising bones, hard tissues, tendons, skin and/or cartilages.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: NE INNOVATIONS OYInventor: Santtu Vekkeli
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Patent number: 12082592Abstract: A method may include grinding raw whole muscle meat into a ground meat material and heating the ground meat material to cook the ground meat material into a cooked ground meat material suitable for consumption. The method may also include freezing the cooked ground meat material and mixing the frozen and cooked ground meat material with an additive comprising a starch to produce a meat mixture. The method may further include pressing the meat mixture into a formed shape and slicing the formed shape into meat portions of a predetermined size.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: The Hillshire Brands CompanyInventors: Kent Bearson, Kasia Orbik, Forrest Tyler Tate
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Patent number: 11992031Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a hypoallergenic palatable composition. The composition includes at least about 25% of at least partially hydrolysed proteins and at least about 10% of crude fibers by weight, based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition. The composition can be used to achieve weight loss and/or weight management of pet animals affected with adverse food reactions (AFR), particularly cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFR).Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Benedicte Garzino, Marie-Anne Hours, Helene Charles, Matthieu Filippini
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Patent number: 11950569Abstract: The invention provides an animal chew toy comprising a dental care composition, wherein the dental care composition comprises at least one peroxidase and at least one oxidase.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventor: Niels Henrik Soerensen
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Patent number: 11812766Abstract: An aspect of some embodiments of the present invention relates to an edible pet chew including an inner chew part made of a first mixture, the first mixture including, by weight: between 5% and 30% or between 30% and 70% of starch; between 5% and 30% of animal meat if the starch is 30% to 70% of the weight of the first mixture, or between 30% and 70% of animal meat if the starch is 5% to 30% of the weight of the first mixture; between 2% and 20% of gelatin and/or xanthan gum; between 5% and 25% of vegetable protein; between 2% and 10% of glycerin.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventor: Xiang Chen
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Patent number: 11737479Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extruded protein compositions suitable for thermal processing and thermally processed protein compositions made from extruded protein compositions. In particular, a thermally processed protein composition has a particular protein content with protein fibers in a generally parallel orientation, and a particular hardness, chewiness and springiness.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: General Mills, Inc.Inventors: Caleb I Heck, Steven C Robie, Goeran Walther
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Patent number: 11694283Abstract: A method for producing a product by way of a drinks preparation machine, including the steps of, by way of a machine backend for a drinks preparation machine, receiving a backend order. The backend order includes an identifier for the identification of a preparation prescript, as well as a configuration identifier. A preparation prescript is determined by way of determining, in the case that the identifier is the same as an individual identifier, a preparation prescript that in one of several user profiles is assigned to the individual identifier. The user profile is determined in accordance with the configuration identifier. By way of the machine backend, a machine order is generated to the drinks preparation machine, wherein the machine order specifies the preparation prescript. By way of the drinks preparation machine, the product is produced in accordance with the preparation prescript.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: TCHIBO GMBHInventors: Friedrich Kross, Dominik Franke
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Patent number: 11538087Abstract: A system or method is provided that includes receiving a pet image. The pet image may depict a pet and may be received from a user device. The system or method may further analyze the pet image with a pet image recognition model to determine one or more pet characteristics of the pet. In certain embodiments, analyzing the pet image may further include identifying one or more image characteristics of the pet image. The system or method may further analyze the pet characteristics with a pet food recommendation model to generate a pet food recommendation for the pet.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SAInventors: Everett Hullverson, Brian Michael Zanghi, Alison Beloshapka, Robert Leslie Hunt, Nathan Tippy
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Patent number: 11471404Abstract: A composition and method for administering an active agent to a pet, such as a dog, a cat or a horse. The composition may comprise a yogurt-based chewable delivery matrix and a plurality of water-soluble film pieces dispersed throughout the chewable delivery matrix. The composition may also comprise a delivery matrix having at least 15% by weight of crude protein and a plurality of water-soluble film pieces dispersed throughout the delivery matrix. The plurality of water-soluble film pieces encompass an active agent therein, wherein the active agent is rapidly released from the composition upon contact with saliva from the pet. At least a portion of the released active agents may be oromucosally absorbed by the pet.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A.Inventor: Ryan H. Singer
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Patent number: 10238136Abstract: The disclosure provides method for preparing a food product is described which includes mixing a dry ingredient composition, a protein-containing composition, and an alginate composition to provide a first mixture, mixing the first mixture with a setting composition to effect a controlled rate gelation reaction, and processing the product of the gelation reaction to provide a food product. The disclosure also provides pet food compositions comprising food products prepared according to the disclosed process.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Douglas Nadeau, David Kappelman, Luis J. Montelongo
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Patent number: 8999422Abstract: Improved processes for the production of engineered feed or food ingredients by extrusion comprise the steps of directing a dry fraction and a byproduct slurry fraction in serial order through a preconditioner and twin-screw extruder in order to create a wet extrudate, which is thereafter dried. The dry fraction is selected from sources of plant-derived starch and/or protein, sources of animal-derived functional proteins, and mixtures thereof. The slurry fraction comprises aqueous byproduct slurries from meat, dairy, vegetable, and fruit processing. The extrusion processes yield high-quality ingredients without the need for conventional rendering.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Wenger Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: LaVon Wenger, Marc L. Wenger
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Patent number: 8999645Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an isolated cellulose degrading fungus. Also disclosed are culture compositions and bioreactor compositions comprising the cellulose degrading fungus. Further described herein are filtration and extraction devices comprising the cellulose degrading fungus. Still further disclosed are bioprocessing facilities for and methods for producing co-products resulting from one or more bioprocesses of the cellulose degrading fungus.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Menon Renewable Products, Inc.Inventors: Suresh M. Menon, Samantha S. Orchard, Jessica Badger, David Lipson, Sara Guidi, David Newman
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Patent number: 8993001Abstract: Methods for treating feline hyperthyroidism comprising (1) administering to a feline an antithyroid agent in conjunction with feeding the feline a composition comprising from about 0.1 to less than about 1 mg/kg iodine or (2) feeding the feline a composition comprising from about 0.1 to less than about 1 mg/kg selenium on a dry matter basis.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Karen Joy Wedekind, Dale Allen Fritsch, Chadwick Everett Dodd, Timothy Arthur Allen
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Patent number: 8974778Abstract: The present invention provides a means to concentrate, dry and formulate biomaterials such as polysaccharides, gums and related biopolymers, and microorganisms such as cells, spores, and the like from dilute solutions using spent germ and other oil bearing residues. In addition, the spent germ can serve as a carrier for such biomaterials. The sorbed materials are useful in animal feeds.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Grain Processing CorporationInventor: Sarjit Johal
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Patent number: 8900649Abstract: A pet chew includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the outer and inner layers being laminated and rolled into a cylindrical shape having knots at both ends, the outer layer including at least one of potato and sweet potato.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Wenzhou Yuxiang Pet Product Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zuxi Chen, Zuhua Chen, Xiang Chen
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Patent number: 8894991Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Lactobacilli of the present invention are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Kevin Collins, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
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Patent number: 8883233Abstract: Disclosed is an animal feed composition that comprises free indole acetic acid (free IAA) or a derivative thereof. Also disclosed is a method for enhancing animal growth by feeding the animal with a composition according to the invention. Further disclosed is the use of free IAA or a derivative thereof in a method of therapy of animals in need of a growth-promoting treatment, such as immunocompromised animals, animals with a growth deficit or slow-growing animals. Disclosed is the use of free IAA or a derivative thereof for the preparation of a therapeutical composition for increasing the growth rate and/or the feed conversion rate and/or the immunity of animals in need of such a treatment, in particular, immunocompromised or slow-growing animals. A composition may be in the form of a food or feed supplement.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Veijlen N.V.Inventors: Hurbert Jean Marie Francois Gillessen, Christian Rebiere
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Patent number: 8877272Abstract: An application method of 1-monopropionine compound and its isoform 3-monopropionine being used as preserving agents in animal feeds, corns, grains, and other food materials. The monopropionine compounds are obtained by esterification reaction of propionic acid and glycerol. The product is a translucent viscous liquid composition comprising monopropionine compounds and other components, such as free acid, or certain salt forms of propionate. The generated composition can be further distilled in glycerol. The final product can take a liquid form or a powder form. 1-monopropionine compound and its isoform 3-monopropionine function as preserving agent at a low effective dosage of about 0.05 to 1% (by weight), and preferably 0.1 to 0.3% (by weight). A preferable application condition of this method is to preserve animal feeds and corns under a low (about 2% to 12%) moisture condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventor: Paulo Roberto de Lima Portilho
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Patent number: 8865239Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for making human consumable jerky treats. The invention provides moist, flavorful jerky treats and methods for making such treats.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Levin
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Patent number: 8834945Abstract: A granulated phosphate composition that provides sufficient nutritional value as well as enhanced pelleting benefits, such as abrasiveness and lubricity, compared to other granulated phosphate feed products. The granulated phosphate composition includes a phosphate source, such as monocalcium phosphate, mono-dicalcium phosphate, or dicalcium phosphate, and one or more additives such as lubricity and abrasivity additives. The lubricity additive can include a sodium additive that lubricates the die during a feed milling or pelleting process. The abrasivity additive can include silica or sand that scours the die during the pelleting process. The increased lubricity and abrasivity attributes of the composition benefits die throughput and efficiency in the pelleting process, without compromising nutritional value in the final feed product.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: MOS Holdings Inc.Inventors: Matthew T. Kane, Eddy Fontana, Lawrence Alan Peacock, Robert C. Fredere, David Lee, Charlotte Brittain, Andrea Williams, Pat Connors, Kai Hamang
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Patent number: 8815316Abstract: A method is described for improving the digestibility of a forage diet for ruminant animals. A forage, including alfalfa, Chinese wildrye, corn silage, straw silage, corn stover, ryegrass or TMR, is treated with an enzyme product having cellulase, xylanase, beta-glucanase, pectinase, mannanase and alpha-galactosidase activities.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Kemin Industries (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhiyong Duan, Yongcai Liu, Ye Lao
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Patent number: 8795744Abstract: The present invention relates to feedstuffs for use in aquaculture, as well as methods for producing said feedstuffs. The invention also provides methods for rearing fish and/or crustaceans. In particular, the present invention provides a method of rearing a fish or crustacean, the method comprising feeding the fish or crustacean a feedstuff comprising lipid, the fatty acid of said lipid comprising at least 5.5% (w/w) stearidonic acid (SDA).Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Matthew Robert Miller, Christopher Guy Carter, Peter David Nichols, Surinder Pal Singh, Xue-Rong Zhou, Allan Graham Green
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Patent number: 8771775Abstract: A pet chew may be manufactured by co-extruding multiple compositions to form a layered construction. Separate extruders may be provided to tailor processing conditions to heat and/or shear sensitive compositions, such as nutritional additives, and the respective extrudates may be combined such that relatively higher levels of nutritional compositions may be provided as an outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: T.F.H. Publications, Inc.Inventors: Glen S. Axelrod, Ajay Gajria
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Patent number: 8771675Abstract: The present invention provides novel strains of probiotics for use in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet. The probiotics of the present invention are capable of fermenting starch to produce lactic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide anti-pathogenic metabolites. The present invention also provides a novel method for identifying the effectiveness of a pet probiotic in vitro. The method simulates the introduction of a probiotic candidate in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet and measures the anti-pathogenic effectiveness of the probiotic.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Ralf Zink, Roberto Reniero, Florence Rochat, Christoph Cavadini, Thierry Von Der Weid, Eduardo Schiffrin, Jalil Benyacoub, Virginie Rousseau, Pablo Perez, Ruth Knorr
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Patent number: 8771771Abstract: The present invention relates to a food composition prepared by a method of sterilizing. More specifically to a sterilizing process designed to be used in an aseptic process that comprises the steps of transferring said food composition into a heating unit; passing an electric current through said composition; maintaining a power to mass flow rate range through said heating unit from about 125 kJoules/kg to about 750 kJoules/kg; adjusting a flow rate to maintain said food composition temperature exiting the heating unit from about 75° C. to about 175° C.; and cooling said food composition to a final temperature from about 5° C. to 100° C.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Scott Wayne Keller, Dean Larry DuVal, Raul Victorino Nunes
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Patent number: 8747938Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible, non cellular pet chew comprising: a) 51-90 wt % based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a (thermoplastic) cereal flour, wherein the cereal flour has a protein content below 10 wt. %, b) 5 to 30 wt. %, based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a plasticizer, and c) 1 to 35 wt. %, based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a fibrous material.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Paragon Products B.V.Inventors: Willem Theodoor Martinus Pater, Maarten Willem-Peter de Weerd, Janjaap Freije, Geraldus Gerardus Johannes Schennink
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Patent number: 8728550Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an isolated cellulose degrading fungus. Also disclosed are culture compositions and bioreactor compositions comprising the cellulose degrading fungus. Further described herein are filtration and extraction devices comprising the cellulose degrading fungus. Still further disclosed are bioprocessing facilities for and methods for producing co-products resulting from one or more bioprocesses of the cellulose degrading fungus.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Menon Renewable Resources, Inc.Inventors: Suresh M. Menon, Arul Victor Suresh, Samantha S. Orchard, Kashinatham Alisala, Jagadish C. Sircar, Sara Ingegard Hash
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Patent number: 8728559Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: The IAMs CompanyInventors: Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, George Roth
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Patent number: 8709520Abstract: A flexible, strip-shaped food product is made by comminuting substantially frozen meat, such as chicken, and heating the comminuted meat to at least partially denature the meat proteins and cooling the cooked meat. About 4% by weight to about 45% by weight of wheat flour is admixed with the cooked meat, with other ingredients, such as an alginate gum, to form a dough. The wheat flour unexpectedly increases tensile strength of the dough and products baked from the dough, and maintains flexibility of the strip-shaped food products over an extended period of time. Cooking of the meat in the presence of salt unexpectedly increases water activity of the pieces, resulting in a product that has a skin and moist middle, while maintaining tensile strength. The dough is rotary-molded into strip-shaped pieces. The rotary mold may have angled die cups. The strip-shaped dough pieces are then baked and dried.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Big Heart Pet BrandsInventors: Robert J. Lombard, Kenchu Tham, Haitao Ni, Paul Ziemba, Harry Levine
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Patent number: 8697174Abstract: Treats have a water activity of less than 0.5 and good organoleptic properties. A method for obtaining such treats having low water activity involves injection molding a dough made from a polyol and at least one of a source of casein and a source of starch.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Ainsworth Pet NutritionInventors: Andrew T. Teconchuk, Thomas N. Asquith, Lee Randall, Rhonda L. Sisson
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Patent number: 8689738Abstract: Feeding method and production technology of a vegetarian feed for carnivorous fish prepared from Spirulina and Chlorella algae that are produced by cell proliferation in production tanks in electrolyzed water with chlorine-neutralizing sodium thiosulfate and are subsequently dried, pelleted and packaged. The fish feed can be employed without the fish having diarrhea. As a result, the water in fish breeding tanks does not become immoderately eutrophic and at the same time the daily weight gain of the fish is not affected. An optimum daily growth rate and a fish flesh quality can be achieved without the use of animal and fish-based proteins in the fish food ration. The fish food is also inexpensive and ecologically sustainable and ethically acceptable, since it contributes to the rescue of the remaining fish stocks in waters worldwide.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Hanspeter Steffen
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Patent number: 8679564Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to methods for manufacturing shaped, comestible articles. Multiple comestible articles are connected by flash, and stress lines in the flash surround the articles. The comestible articles are subsequently separated from the flash at the stress lines. Additional aspects of the present invention are directed to an intermediate comestible product. In certain embodiments, the intermediate comestible product comprises multiple articles, web-like flash connecting the articles, and stress lines formed in the flash and about each article.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: James Suttle, Robert Brandt
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Patent number: 8679560Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed to manufacture a plurality of edible pieces in a continuous process where each piece is generally different in thickness, shape, size and/or texture from another piece, so as to create, in the aggregate product distribution, pieces of randomly varying thickness, size, shape and/or texture.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Del Monte CorporationInventors: Davor Juravic, Yomayra Alvarez, Oscar Ortiz, Dwayne P. McDowell, II, Geoffrey Chase Thornhill
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Patent number: 8669282Abstract: The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating or preventing disorders in companion animals, wherein the compositions and methods include feeding the companion animal a composition including lipoic acid or a salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Zicker, Nolan Zebulon Frantz
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Patent number: 8668948Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing semi-moist meatballs. An illustrative embodiment provides a method of manufacturing generally spherical pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a portioning device that divides said mix into smaller portions of roughly uniform volume, (b) placing said portions on a first belt of a first conveyor moving at a first speed in a longitudinal direction, (c) periodically pressing said portions with a second belt of a second conveyor, where said second belt operates in a plane at a height above, and substantially parallel to, said first belt, said second belt moving at a second speed in substantially the same longitudinal direction as said first belt, while also oscillating back and forth in a lateral direction that is at an angle to said longitudinal direction, such that said portions are transformed into generally spherical shapes.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Del Monte CorporationInventors: Davor Juravic, Yomayra Alvarez, Oscar Ortiz, Dwayne P. McDowell, II, Geoffrey Chase Thornhill
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Patent number: 8663729Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, George Roth
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Patent number: 8632830Abstract: A rearing fodder of extruded fodder type, comprising proteins, fats and carbohydrates, for freshwater fish, wherein the fish is larger than 2 grams, and wherein the freshwater has a content of CO2 being above 5 milligrams/liter, wherein the fodder has an increased content of at least one of the minerals: phosphate (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sodium (Na) and magnesium (Mg) beyond what exists naturally in the used protein raw materials, fat raw materials and carbohydrate raw materials, wherein the collective amount of minerals in the extruded fodder is at least 10%, on a dry substance basis, of the total weight of the fodder, and wherein one or more of the minerals phosphate (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sodium (Na) and magnesium (Mg) is/are added beyond what exist in the used protein raw materials, fat raw materials and carbohydrate raw materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2004Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Trouw International B.V.Inventors: Alex Obach, Laura Gil Martens, Wolfgang M. Koppe, Vibeke Vikeså
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Patent number: 8623434Abstract: There is provided pet food comprising astaxanthin and/or an ester thereof as an active component and having an effect of deodorizing excrement such as urine and feces, effects of improving sleep, sensibility such as perception and cognition, and visual sense, and an effect of treating, improving or preventing diabetes and diabetic complications. The pet food can deodorize excrement such as urine and feces, improve sleep, sensibility such as perception and cognition, and visual sense, and treat, improve or prevent diabetes and diabetic complications.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Fuji Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomoaki Honda, Jiro Takahashi
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Patent number: 8617587Abstract: The present invention relates to the supply and production of an animal medicine consisting of a substrate in pellet or tablet form, which is attractive to livestock and domestic animals, in which fine-grained particles of a neutral-tasting, physiologically compatible, solid carrier material are embedded, which is characterized in that said fine-grained particles of carrier material have an average diameter of 0.09 to 0.8 mm and are coated with an active substance from veterinary medicine, and said active substance layer is covered with a protective layer of a physiologically compatible polymer matrix, and to the production of this animal medicine. It also relates to the usage of said double-coated, fine-grained particles of carrier material in the production of a preparation for veterinary medicine.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Hubert Thoma, Uwe Thomas Schote, Ute Isele
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Patent number: 8609166Abstract: The invention concerns a food composition, in particular an animal food composition, comprising a coating designed to provide a roasted appearance to the cooked product, said coating including at least a pigment or colorant source and a protein source.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Jean-Marie Laborbe, Frédéric Lefebvre
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Patent number: 8603551Abstract: The present invention includes a method for improving meat, or egg production, or improving feed efficiency in poultry. An amount of GI digestible starch component in relation to the dry matter of a feed is manipulated to within defined levels or ranges, where meat, or egg production or feed conversion are optimized.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Forage Genetics International, LLCInventors: Curtis L. Novak, David C. Weakley
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Patent number: 8603556Abstract: The invention provides fried-chunk food compositions comprising (1) food chunks that have been fried in oil at a temperature of from about 110 to 205° C. to produce fried food chunks having a moisture content of about 16% and an Aw of about 0.7 and (2) from about 5 to about 35% plasticizer applied to the fried food chunks, wherein the fried food chunks with applied plasticizer have a moisture content of about 12% or less and an Aw of about 0.65 or less. The compositions are made without using preservatives, have a desirable texture and appealing meat-like appearance, and are shelf-stable and therefore do not spoil due to unwanted microbial growth.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: NESTEC S.A.Inventor: Dan K. Dixon
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Antioxidant-containing food composition for use in enhancing antiviral immunity in companion animals
Patent number: 8592479Abstract: The invention encompasses compositions for enhancing the ability of a companion animal to resist and/or overcome viral infections. The compositions of the invention include an amount of lipoic acid that is effective in enhancing the antiviral immunity of a companion animal.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Zicker, Jeffrey A. Brockman, Nolan Zebulon Frantz -
Patent number: 8592478Abstract: A food composition comprises an antioxidant component comprising at least one of alpha-lipoic acid and L-carnitine, said composition meeting ordinary nutritional requirements for an adult canine or feline.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.Inventors: Steven Curtis Zicker, Karen J. Wedekind
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Patent number: 8557322Abstract: A canola protein isolate useful in aquaculture is formed by a procedure in which canola oil seed meal is extracted to cause solubilization of protein in the canola oil seed meal to form an aqueous protein solution having a protein content of about 5 to about 40 g/L and a pH of about 5 to about 6.8. After separation of the aqueous protein solution from the residual canola oil seed meal, the protein concentration is increased to at least about 50 g/L while maintaining the ionic strength substantially constant by using a selective membrane technique. The concentrated protein solution is dried to provide a canola protein isolate having a protein content of at least about 90 wt % (N×6.25) d.b.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Burcon Nutrascience (MB) Corp.Inventors: Martin Schweizer, Brent E. Green, Randy Willardsen
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Patent number: 8535745Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing slices of sausages that appear to have been cut from a conventional round sausage log at an angle.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Del Monte CorporationInventors: Davor Juravic, Yomayra Alvarez, Oscar Ortiz, Dwayne P. McDowell, II, Geoffrey Chase Thornhill, Mark P. Donatucci, Franjo Baltorinic
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Patent number: 8524299Abstract: The wet pet food product of the present invention has more appeal to a consumer and ease of access for a pet. The wet pet food product contains a base food; a first layer; optionally a coating associated with said base food; and wherein said first layer is bonded with the base food.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: John Leslie Brent, Jr.
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Patent number: 8507026Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing semi-moist meatballs. An illustrative embodiment provides a method of manufacturing generally spherical pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a portioning device that divides said mix into smaller portions of roughly uniform volume, (b) placing said portions on a first belt of a first conveyor moving at a first speed in a longitudinal direction, (c) periodically pressing said portions with a second belt of a second conveyor, where said second belt operates in a plane at a height above, and substantially parallel to, said first belt, said second belt moving at a second speed in substantially the same longitudinal direction as said first belt, while also oscillating back and forth in a lateral direction that is at an angle to said longitudinal direction, such that said portions are transformed into generally spherical shapes.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Del Monte CorporationInventors: Davor Juravic, Yomayra Alvarez, Oscar Ortiz, Dwayne P. McDowell, II, Geoffrey Chase Thornhill
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Patent number: 8491950Abstract: A pet treat having a sugar-based edible portion including a palatant material and a support portion. Incorporation of starch provides a hard-candy texture for the edible portion. The pet treat may be formed as a lollipop, a toy, or a lozenge using either a batch process or a continuous process. Features to interest a pet include a resilient mount, or a rotatable mount. An adhesive mount can attach the support to a variety of surfaces. A replaceable cover and rejuvenant container may be used.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Del Monte CorporationInventors: Tracy Grammer, Davor Juravic, William Keehn, Steven Bautista, Eric J. Lew
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Patent number: 8455025Abstract: An edible pet chew has a single sheet of a hardened chewable material dimensioned large enough and thin enough to be initially malleable for flexing, folding or rolling into a final shape. The single sheet is shaped into a final shape by flexing, folding or rolling and then hardened.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Petmatrix LLCInventors: Mark Stern, Peter B. Wheeler