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EP0377526A2
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Use of copper complexes of alpha-amino acids that contain terminal amino groups as nutritional supplements
Assignee: Zinpro Corp
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Filing: 1990-01-02
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2010-01-02
Abstract
Abstract In solid form, copper complex salts of the formula: <CHEM> wherein "n" is from 1 to 5, "m" is 1 or 2, "Z" is an anion and "y" is the number required to electrostatically balance the salt.
Inventors
- 👤 Mahmoud M. Abdel-Monem
- 👤 Michael Dean Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:51
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07F; C07F1/00; C07F1/005; A; A23; A23K; A23K20/00; A23K20/10; A23K20/142; A23K20/20; A23K20/30; A61; A61P; A61P3/00; C07C; C07C229/00; C07C229/02; C07C229/04; C07C229/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
In solid form, copper complex salts of the formula: wherein "n" is from 1 to 5, "m" is 1 or 2, "Z" is an anion and "y" is the number required to electrostatically balance the salt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
In solid form, copper complex salts of the formula: wherein "n" is from 1 to 5, "m" is 1 or 2, "Z" is an anion and "y" is the number required to electrostatically balance the salt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The salts of claim 1 wherein said salt is in a finely divided state, suitable for use as a feed supplement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The copper complexes of claim 1 or 2 wherein "n" is 1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The copper complexes of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein "Z" is an inorganic anion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The copper complexes of claim 4 wherein "Z" is selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, sulfates and phosphates.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of assuring adequate dietary requirements of bioavailable copper for good growth and yield production of livestock, said method comprising: adding as a feed ration supplement to the animal's feed, a small but effective amount of a copper complex salt of the formula: wherein "n" is from 1 to 5, "m" is 1 or 2, "Z" is an anion and "y" is the number required to electrostatically balance the salt.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of assuring adequate dietary requirements of bioavailable copper for good growth and yield production of livestock, said method comprising: adding as a feed ration supplement to the animal's feed, a small but effective amount of a copper complex salt of the formula: wherein "n" is from 1 to 5, "m" is 1 or 2, "Z" is an anion and "y" is the number required to electrostatically balance the salt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the amount of said salt added to the animal's diet is from 0.1 to 1.0 g per head per day.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
Use of a copper complex salt of the formula : wherein "n" is from 1 to 5, "m" is 1 or 2, "Z" is an anion and "y" is the number required to electrostatically balance the salt, for the manufacture of a feed additive in animal nutrition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
Use of a copper complex salt of the formula : wherein "n" is from 1 to 5, "m" is 1 or 2, "Z" is an anion and "y" is the number required to electrostatically balance the salt, for the manufacture of a feed additive in animal nutrition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
4 words
1:1 copper lysine sulfate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
4 words
1:1 copper lysine sulfate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
4 words
1:2 copper lysine sulfate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
4 words
1:2 copper lysine sulfate.
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