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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6444169 | Test-device for threshold glucose detection in urine Devices and test kits are provided for glucose detection and quantification in urine. The devices and kits comprise a chromogenic indicator mixture comprising a first indicator capable of color development to indicate the presence of a low-to-medium conce... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6358546 | Methods for customizing pet food Methods for customizing pet food for an individual pet are described. The method includes the steps of obtaining user input through an electronic user interface, processing the input with stored data on a main computer which is coupled to the user interfa... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6354243 | Animal litter container An animal litter container includes a bottom and a wall extending from the bottom. The wall includes a first portion and a second portion. An opening extends through the first portion and the first portion is shorter than the second portion. The first por... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6350485 | Methods and compositions for enhancing palatability of pet food Compositions and methods for enhancing the palatability of dry and semi-dry pet food compositions, particularly extruded cat food compositions, are described. In one embodiment, the palatability enhancer is a dry cat food coating including tetrasodium pyr... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6276300 | Animal litter A litter composition including paper, sawdust, and zeolite molecular sieve is described. The composition is formed into pellets or discs having a size, soil-like consistency, and texture which is believed to be attractive to dogs. In addition, the litter ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6270820 | Process for dry stable intermediate pet food composition A process for making a dry, stable intermediate pet food including meat includes the steps of combining a plurality of ingredients specified by a basal pet food formula, wherein the plurality of ingredients includes a slurry of meat, mixing the plurality ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6261591 | Method for reducing hip joint laxity Nutritionally balanced dog food compositions containing a dietary source of pyrophosphate, for reducing the incidence and extent of hip joint subluxation in dogs, and method of use. One embodiment of the dog food composition includes about 2.0% by weight ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6261081 | Extruder with variable restriction element An adjustable variable flow restriction element and an extruder containing the same are provided for mechanically controlling the bulk density of an extruded material. The adjustable flow restriction element is located in an extruder proximate to the die ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6254920 | Methods and compositions for enhancing palatability of pet food Compositions and methods for enhancing the palatability of dry and semi-dry pet food compositions, particularly extruded cat food compositions, are described. In one embodiment, the palatability enhancer is a dry cat food coating including tetrasodium pyr... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6055932 | Pet food dispenser adapter A pet or animal food dispenser and dispenser adapter for securing pet food containers having a circular discharge openings to pet food dispsenser trays having rectangular food container mounting portions.... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6035284 | System and method for product rationalization A product rationalization system and method for automatically and objectively determining products sold by an account that are candidates for deletion from the account's inventory includes a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. Th... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6025004 | Process for mechanically controlling the bulk density of an extruded food material An adjustable variable flow restriction element and an extruder containing the same are provided for mechanically controlling the bulk density of an extruded material. The adjustable flow restriction element is located in an extruder proximate to the die ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5826543 | Clumpable animal litter containing a dust reducing agent A litter composition and a method for manufacturing a litter composition including a clumpable litter product coated with PTFE in order to reduce dustiness of the litter product. In one embodiment, the litter product contains a sodium bentonite clay subst... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5596948 | Animal urine collection and analysis system and its method of use A system and method of using the system are provided for collecting and analyzing urine from an animal. A cage with a fluid pervious floor is provided for holding an animal. Urine from the animal flows through the cage floor into a hydrostatic column. An ... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5508172 | Modified soy fiber material of improved sensory properties The present invention relates to an enzymatically modified dietary fiber material particularly a soy fiber material of improved sensory properties including smoothness and mouthfeel characteristics. The modified fiber is formed by forming an aqueous slurr... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5244279 | Bulk bag A flexible container or bulk bag for bulk materials such as animal feed, granular products and powdered products includes a generally tubular body defining a bottom end and a top end. A bottom seal closes the bottom of the body. Stitching or other mechani... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5188860 | Process for the production of a fiber containing cereal product The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of a fiber containing ready to eat cereal product of improved texture and appearance. The process involves the addition of a fiber source to a moistened and cooked grain mixture durin... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5120941 | Self-service sales system for large containers using bar coded peel-off labels A self-service sales system for large containers such as pet food bags and the like includes a fixture having a plurality of container or bag shelves. A price channel positioned at each of the shelves contains product identification and marketing informat... | 06/09/1992 |
| 4809853 | Carton with improved closure means A carton for packaging a wide variety of dry frangible materials preferably formed from a unitary blank of foldable sheet material comprising respective pairs of opposed major and minor sidewall panels, a glue panel foldably joined to one of the major sid... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4800093 | High moisture animal food product containing a filamentous fungal biomass A high moisture animal food product containing meat is disclosed in which a portion of the meat is replaced with a filamentous fungal biomass, produced from the fermentation of a medium such as soybean whey by a fungi, such as Aspergillus Oryzae. An unexp... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4781928 | Stabilized molasses distillers condensed solubles Molasses distillers condensed solubles (MDCS) is stabilized by adding a hydrocolloid so that substantial precipitation of soluble nutrients of the MDCS is avoided, and homogeneous liquid character of the MDCS is preserved at 30° C.... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4772476 | Method for reducing the severity of hip joint laxity in dogs A method for reducing the severity of hip dysplasia in animals is provided wherein the animals are fed a nutritionally balanced composition during the formative stage of growth when the animal is particularly vulnerable to hip dysplasia, in which the diet... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4753395 | Lump breaker for food processing Apparatus for disintegrating large food particles, particularly sticky food particles, in which a plurality of breaker blades spaced along a rotating shaft pass between a plurality of spaced breaker bars. Each of the breaker bars having an inwardly extend... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4731248 | Production of palatability enhancers from the autolysis of filamentous fungi The present invention relates to a process for the production of unique palatability enhancing materials, particularly suited for pet foods, from filamentous fungi biomasses. The palatability enhancing materials are produced by forming a slurry of a filam... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4713116 | Protein modified with a silanation reagent as an adhesive binder and process of producing A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is treated with organosilane reagent in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable prote... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4702924 | Dried meat containing coating An animal food composition of improved palatability is disclosed having a dried meat containing coating which comprises meat, vegetable protein isolate and whey. The palatability enhancing material is applied to a nutritionally balanced animal food produc... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4699795 | Method for depositing chocolate chips and the like onto edible food products A method is disclosed for depositing soft, frangible food materials on an edible food product wherein the pieces to be deposited are feed from as hopper and conveyed to a depositor roll having pockets and subsequently conveyed into the product to be coate... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4689381 | Modified protein adhesive binder and process for producing using cationic monomers A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is formed of a vegetable protein material and said dispersion is treated with a cationic monomer, preferably a cationic m... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4687826 | Modified protein adhesive binder and process for producing A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is treated with hydroxy alkyl acrylate in an amount sufficient to modify the protein material. The modified vegetable pro... | 08/18/1987 |
| 4686205 | Intake limiting feed for animals containing sucrose octaacetate A feed composition which limits the feed intake for animals, preferably swine, is disclosed which comprises grain or other feed materials and an intake limiting amount of a saccharide ester, preferably a saccharide ester selected from the group consisting... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4684058 | Carton with pour spout A carton formed from a unitary blank of paperboard includes a front panel, a rear panel and side panels joined to the front and rear panels along fold lines. Top and bottom closure flaps are joined to the front and rear panels. A pour spout is defined by ... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4655161 | Apparatus for depositing chocolate chips and the like onto edible food products An apparatus and method are provided for depositing chips of chocolate, fudge, and the like on food products. The apparatus comprises a hopper shaped to retain the chips therein, and a depositor roll having a peripheral surface with a plurality of recesse... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4642238 | Process for the production of a mineral fortified protein composition A method of producing a mineral enriched protein composition for use in the production of liquid foodstuffs comprising: Forming a hydrated gel of an alkaline earth salt, such as a calcium salt and adding the hydrated gel to a slurry of a soy protein isola... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4642236 | Process for reducing the level of objectionable flavors in vegetable protein by microorganism contact A process for the reduction of undesirable flavor components contained in a vegetable protein material such as a soy isolate, is described. An aqueous slurry of the vegetable protein material is formed and contacted with a mold of the genus Rhizopus or As... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4590076 | Reduced calorie, high fiber content breads and methods of making same The reduced calorie bread compositions of this invention incorporate an alpha-cellulose substituent and have a higher fiber content than comparable standard bread products. The compositions include standard ingredients as well as various effective amounts... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4554337 | Modified protein adhesive binder and process for producing A modified vegetable protein adhesive binder and a process for producing the same is disclosed wherein an alkaline protein dispersion is formed of a vegetable protein material and said dispersion is treated with an alkyl acrylamidoglycolate alkyl ether in... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4550636 | Slicing apparatus The present invention relates to an apparatus for the slicing of items or products such as croissants and/or sandwich buns to minimize risk of injury and to assure uniform slicing, even with variations in the dimensions of the product. The apparatus compr... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4551274 | Electrolytic treatment of vegetable protein A process for the treatment of a vegetable protein is disclosed wherein the disulfide bonds of the protein are electrolytically reduced to provide a protein of improved functionality. Electrolytic reduction also results in unexpected removal of many of th... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4532892 | Animal feeding and monitoring system The animal feeding and monitoring system includes an electronic identity tag having a code generator for generating a coded identifier signal uniquely associated with an animal to be identified. Electromagnetic energy from an RF field generator mounted in... | 08/06/1985 |
| 4516531 | Feed intake control apparatus for animals A feed intake control apparatus for caged animals is disclosed which comprises a movable belt adapted to cover a standard feeding device such as a feed trough adjacent to a cage wherein a portion of the belt contains an opening to provide both an opened a... | 05/14/1985 |
