Famous Patents
In 1608, Dutch eyeglass maker Hans Lipperhey filed the first patent for a working telescope. The patent was denied.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7410662 | Apparatus and method of making canine chew toy A chew toy has a bone portion impregnated with a soft solid along an interior thereof to simulate the taste and texture of bone marrow, and has a meat portion impregnated with liquid to simulate the taste of meat. The bone portion is defined by an elongated shaft te... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404976 | Method of administering a milk substitute to critical care animals A method for providing nutrition to critical care animals such as dogs and cats is provided which comprises administering an amount of an artificially produced canine or feline milk substitute composition. The canine milk substitute composition comprises, on a dry m... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7399481 | Methods for treating, maintaining, or improving fur or hair pigmentation of domestic carnivores using a composition comprising free tyrosine The present invention relates to a food composition for domestic carnivores which makes it possible to prevent or correct pigmentation abnormalities and/or to improve the quality of the fur of the said domestic carnivores, characterized in that it contains a source ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7396548 | Microalgal feeds containing arachidonic acid and their production and use An animal feed with a high level of arachidonic acid is produced from microalgae, and fed to aquatic animals grown in aquaculture. The arachidonic acid-rich microalgae are fed directly to the aquatic animals, or processed to produce an oil that can be used as a huma... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7390520 | Process for preparing a chewable pet food A process for preparing an extrudable product suitable for forming into a chewable pet food and comprising between about 56% to about 80% dry wheat gluten mix, between about 9% to about 28% liquid plasticizer mix and between about 8% to about 18% moisture by weight ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7351437 | Pet food compositions comprising electrostatically charged gelatin Animal feed compositions comprising amounts of protein, carbohydrate, fat and a functional ingredient for preventing hairball formation are provided. The functional ingredient comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of electrostatically char... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7344745 | Pet food composition containing semi-refined gelling agent A pet food composition containing chunks and a clear gellified sauce or base, said composition being obtainable by: i) incorporating at least one semi-refined gelling agent and/or semi-refined gelling biopolymer blend, in a mixture comprising meat and meat by-produc... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7332188 | Animal chew containing fermented soyfood The present invention relates to an enriched animal chew toy comprising a resin a fermented soy nutraceutical. Optionally the nutraceutical may contain enzymes or coenzymes. Also, the enriched animal chew toy may be formed by mixing a resin with the fermented soy nu... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7288280 | Complete feed for fish larvae and method for preparing same The invention concerns a complete feed composition for fish larvae, characterized in that it has a phospholipid content not less than 8.5 wt. % of dry matter of the feed. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288275 | Apparatus and process for forming pet treats An animal chew is provided formed by rolling a mixture of binder and base material into a sheet. Base material, such as an edible material, including but not limited to starch, protein matter, vegetable or plant matter, is mixed with a binder. The mixture is then su... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282235 | Meat-containing, strip-shaped food product and method of making same A flexible, strip-shaped food product is made by comminuting substantially frozen meat 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 w... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7282234 | Method for producing a jerked meat rawhide chew toy A method for producing a jerked meat rawhide chew toys has acts of providing rawhide chew toys, preparing meat, processing the meat, coating the rawhide chew toys with meat and drying the rawhide chew toys coated with meat. According to the method, the rawhide chew ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276260 | Inhibition of in pet food products A method of inhibiting the growth of Tyrophagus putrescentiae in a pet food product includes the step of adding at least 0.3% by weight conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) to the pet food product. Specifically, adding conjugated linoleic acid to the pet food produ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7250186 | Extrusion process, apparatus and product A process for the manufacture of cooked cereals or dry pet food by preparing a mixture of water and a dry premix mainly comprising cereal flour or semolina, and pressing the mixture, with the aid of a gear pump, firstly through a heat exchanger wherein it is cooked ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244460 | Tripolyphosphate pet food palatability enhancers A palatability enhancing composition for extruded pet food containing at least one tripolyphosphate salt in an amount effective to enhance palatability and at least one ingredient selected from meat products, meat by-products, fish products, fish by-products, dairy ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244463 | enhanced animal food product The present invention advances prior art animal food products by providing an animal food product formulated with Garicinia mangostana L., or Mangosteen fruit, from the Mangosteen plant. The addition of Mangosteen to the animal food product of the present inv... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7211280 | Condition of elderly pets A method is provided for improving the condition and/or increasing the longevity of elderly pets. The elderly pet is administered an effective amount of a nutritional composition which contains a calcium source and an antioxidant source, such as of vitamins or vitam... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7205015 | Method for producing a jerked meat rawhide chew toy A method for producing a jerked meat rawhide chew toys has steps of forming rawhide chew toys, preparing neat, processing the meat, coating the rawhide chew toys with meat and drying the rawhide chew toys coated with meat. According to the method, the rawhide chew t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7189390 | Probiotics for pet food applications The present invention relates to novel lactic acid bacterial micro-organisms that have been isolated and selected for their probiotic potential and their use for the preparation of petfood compositions intended to improve the health of pets, and to compositions cont... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186437 | Appetizing factor and taste enhancer The invention concerns a novel appetizing agent containing trisodium pyrophosphate combine with a flavour and a taste enhancer, for dry or semi-dry foods for domestic animals, and a method for enhancing appetence of said foods. The invention also concerns a method f... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7147888 | Emulsion impregnated rawhide chews A wide range of aqueous based soaking operations can be employed to impregnate substantially throughout various rawhide pet chews; suitable substances for release into the oral cavity of pets during chewing include emulsions, surfactants, conditioners, flavorants an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7125574 | Dental diet for reducing tartar A dried pet food which is able to mechanically clean the teeth of pets when chewed. The pet food is based on a matrix of a protein source and a carbohydrate source. The density of the product is less than 20.5 lbs./ft3. The product also has a large size a... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7120588 | Selected climate change control of pet food formulation and distribution The method of selectively climate controlling the formulation and distribution to points of sale to customers of pet food. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115298 | Dried citrus peel supplement for use in commercial poultry feed Disclosed is an improved poultry feed diet composition and uses incorporating the feed composition. The feed composition includes byproduct or waste material from citrus juice extraction. The citrus byproduct or waste is at a concentration characteristic of a feed s... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108879 | Process for improving the durability of, and/or stabilizing, microbially perishable products The present invention relates to a process for improving the durability of, and/or stabilizing, microbially perishable products, in which, during the process for preparing, processing or packaging the products, their surfaces and/or their environment, in particular ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7087260 | Animal chew toy with flossing ribs/projections An edible animal chew toy which provides a dental benefit when chewed. The chewing action of the animal causes ribs and/or protrusions on the chew toy, in close proximity to the area being chewed, to floss the sides of the animal's teeth and gums. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7067145 | Use of arachidonic acid for enhanced culturing of fish larvae and broodstock A method of enhancing a culturing characteristic of fish larvae, including administering to said larvae in a nutritional diet essential fatty acids including DHA and AA in a ratio effective to enhance the culturing characteristic of such fish larvae relative to a co... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063868 | Method of removing molded natural resins from molds utilizing lifter bars A process of injection molding a natural resin into a mold cavity including lifter bars as part of the ejection system for extracting the molded animal chew of the mold cavity. The lifter bars are provided with a contacting area having a relatively high surface area... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7014863 | Additive for an animal feed The present invention relates to the use of a combination of a protease and an inner salt of a quaternary amine carboxylic acid for the preparation of an agent for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of coccidiosis and bacterial infections such as necrotic enterities i... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008663 | Feedstuff composition for replacing antibiotics The present invention an antibiotic-free fodder composition for domestic animals. According to the present invention, by adding germanium biotite instead of antibiotic to assorted fodder commonly used in the livestock industry, it is possible to produce domestic ani... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001624 | Method for mixing and introduction of inulin The method for mixing and introduction of inulin facilitates health in young animals. In general, Inulin in a dry form will be combined with dry citric acid, an FDA approved colorant, and a moisture scavenger. The combined dry product will then be mixed and subseque... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7001610 | Food supplement and use thereof for elevating levels of essential fatty acids in livestock and products therefrom This invention describes feed supplement, and processes which increase the amount of essential fatty acids in the milk, eggs, meat and other by-products from animals including dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats and poultry. The food supplement described herein include... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7001636 | Method for manufacturing feed pellets and a plant for use in the implementation of the method A method for manufacturing feed pellets, and a plant for the implementation of this method have been explained. The aim has been to improve the manufacturing of porous pellets, first and foremost to achieve a better control of the porosity of the pellets than the kn... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6987095 | Fish feed with increased nucleotide content The present invention provides for the improved uptake of feed additives, pigments for use in coloring the flesh and the like. This improved intestinal uptake of foodstuffs and additives is effected through enhancing the development of the intestinal tract. Specific... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6979411 | Water treatment agent for extending water exchange intervals in tank systems A composition for long term improvement of water quality in biological tank systems is described as: 1) at least one highly or poorly soluble Al3+, Fe3+, TiO2+ or ZrO2+ salt of an organic carboxylic acid, optionally mixed ... | 12/27/2005 |
| D512810 | Food stuffs for animals | 12/20/2005 |
| 6977084 | Pet food containing Perna canaliculus for maintenance of joint health and alleviation of arthritic symptoms A pet food product and process for producing the pet food product for use in maintenance of healthy joints and alleviation of arthritic symptoms in companion animals, the pet food comprising an effective amount of an active extract of Perna canaliculus. The e... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6955831 | Protein and lipid sources for use in aquafeeds and animal feeds and a process for their preparation A process for preparation of nutritionally upgraded oilseed meals which are protein and lipid-rich and have a reduced fiber content, and plant oils from oilseeds for use in fish or other non-human animal diets or human foods comprising the steps of: providing a sour... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6926917 | Dry pet food with increased palatability and method of production An increased palatability dry pet food product is provided having residual α-amylase activity, a moisture content of 5 to 12%, and an Instron value of between 9.5 and 17.5 foot lbs. A method of producing the dry pet food product is also provided. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6916497 | Health chew toy A vitamin and/or mineral and/or herbal enriched molded animal chew toy. The vitamins, minerals and/or herbal additives are incorporated into the molded chew toy under conditions that minimize thermal degradation of such additives. Suitable resins include starch, cas... | 07/12/2005 |
