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PATENTS TO PONDER
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.

Edible Stegosaurus
This pet chew shaped like a dinosaur is edible and likely offers extended
chew time.
US Patent No. D798,025 (Sept. 26, 2017), Stern, M., assigned to Petmatrix
LLC, Saddle Brook, NJ.

Pet food to support muscle strength
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be incorporated into a dog or cat diet to improve overall muscle strength,
mass and function, according to this patent. It can be administered to
all age groups of animals, even those who are not regularly active, to
enhance muscular function.
US Patent No. 9,770,424 (Sept. 26, 2017), Rathmacher, J. et al.,
assigned Metabolic Technologies, Inc., Ames, IA.

Triglycerides for treating epilepsy in animals
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder in humans and dogs, with
prevalence up to 18% and 33% in some dog breeds. The patent claims
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diets that are high in protein and carbohydrates, and include a small per
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US Patent No. 9,789,079 (Oct. 17, 2017), Pan, Y. et al., assigned to
Nestec S.A.9HYH\6ZLW]HUODQG

Long-lasting rawhide chew
Pets - especially dogs - love to chew, and the safety, taste, texture and
durability of a chew product impacts the safety and enjoyment of those
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made of rawhide that clean teeth and provide extended chew time.
US Patent No. 9,788,530 (Oct. 17, 2017), Baikie, J. et al., assigned to
Redbarn Pet Products, Inc., Long Beach, CA.

Unconventional pet food shape
This unique design for a pet food piece could be to enhance palatability or
mouthfeel.
US Patent No. D801,622 (Nov. 7, 2017), Koo, B. G., assigned to Forcans
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PET Food Processing - March 2020
Contents
OFF THE LEASH - Dearth of data
TRENDS - Pets vs. planet
PLANT PROFILE - Recognized as Champions
FOOD SAFETY - Plan, test, improve, repeat
REGULATORY - Building on success
INGREDIENTS - Balanced benefits
FORMULATION - Understanding palatability
EQUIPMENT - Eye on dry
EQUIPMENT - Key to kibble control
OPERATIONS - 21st century pest control
PACKAGING - The singles scene
BEST IN SHOW
PATENTS TO PONDER
EVENTS
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
AD INDEX
SIT, STAY, READ
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - OFF THE LEASH - Dearth of data
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - TRENDS - Pets vs. planet
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - REGULATORY - Building on success
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - INGREDIENTS - Balanced benefits
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - EQUIPMENT - Key to kibble control
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - OPERATIONS - 21st century pest control
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - PACKAGING - The singles scene
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - EVENTS
PET Food Processing - March 2020 - CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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