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Enjoy this collection of patents granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office to inventors of equipment, ingredients and processes related to the pet food and treat industry.
A better way of coating kibble
Pet food manufacturers continually work to improve the palatability and nutrient value of dry pet foods. Dry kibbles can be bland-tasting to the animal,
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patent describes the application of coatings that improve palatability and
nutrition after the extrusion process without increasing costs or additives.
US Patent No. 9,585,412 (March 7, 2017), Corrigan, P. J., assigned to
Mars, Incorporated, McLean, VA.
Starfish-shaped treat
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edges along the side of the treat stick out from the center.
US Patent No. D781,025 (March 14, 2017), Pope, B. et al., assigned to
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., Topeka, KS.
Solutions for smooth, shiny coats
A smooth, glossy coat is a good indicator of companion animal health. This
remedy for a dull coat includes an edible composition utilizing controlled
amounts of amino acids, such as isoleucine, threonine and a combination
thereof, to result in an increased 18-methyleicosanoic acid content in the
companion animals' fur, which results in an attractive and healthy coat.
US Patent No. 9,591,868 (March 14, 2017), Yu, S. et al., assigned to Hill's
Pet Nutrition, Inc., Topeka, KS.
Hunks of meat
These pet food pieces have an irregular shape that resembles rounded
steaks or otherwise hunks of meat.
US Patent No. D782,151 (March 28, 2017), Gross, K. et al., assigned to
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., Topeka, KS.
Pyruvic acid and salts to treat disease
Pet food compositions that include pyruvic acid or salt are found to help
manage the weight of companion animals, according to this patent. These
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pyruvic or lipoic acids to treat and prevent weight disorders.
US Patent No. 9,596,872 (March 21, 2017), Yamka, R. M. et al., assigned
to Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., Topeka, KS.
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CONTENTS
OFF THE LEASH - Telling stories
TRENDS - Cold is HOT
PLANT PROFILE - AGGRESSIVELY GROWING
FOOD SAFETY - TEST and verify
INGREDIENTS - FOCUSED ON THE FACTS
FORMULATION - Balanced for BIOEFFICACY
EQUIPMENT - HANDLE with care
Harnessing HEAT
OPERATIONS - Starting Fresh
PACKAGING - Can do WITHOUT?
BEST IN SHOW
PATENTS TO PONDER
FEATURE EVENT - LUCKY 13th
EVENTS
AD INDEX
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - CONTENTS
PET Food Processing - December 2019 - OFF THE LEASH - Telling stories
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - TRENDS - Cold is HOT
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - FORMULATION - Balanced for BIOEFFICACY
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - EQUIPMENT - HANDLE with care
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - Harnessing HEAT
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - OPERATIONS - Starting Fresh
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - PACKAGING - Can do WITHOUT?
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - BEST IN SHOW
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - PATENTS TO PONDER
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - FEATURE EVENT - LUCKY 13th
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PET Food Processing - December 2019 - AD INDEX
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