US2945764A
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Method of manufacturing stable pelleted foods
Assignee: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
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Filing: 1957-07-15
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Granted: 1960-07-19
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Expires: 1977-07-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George T Lanz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:48
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K20/00; A23K20/10; A23K20/158; A23K40/00; A23K40/20; A23K40/25; A23K40/30; A23N; A23N17/00; A23N17/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING FEED FOR ANIMALS, POULTRY AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING PELLETING COMMINUTED FEED UNDER PRESSURE FROM A FINELY DIVIDED STATE INTO PELLETS, HEATING THE PELLETS TO DRIVE OFF A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF ANY CONTAINED MOISTURE TO PRODUCE A RELATIVELY LOW MOISTURE CONTENT IN THE MATERIAL OF THE PELLETS AT LEAST AT AND NEAR THEIR SURFACES, AND SPRAYING HOT LIQUID FAT ON THE PELLETS WHILE HOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING FEED FOR ANIMALS, POULTRY AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING PELLETING COMMINUTED FEED UNDER PRESSURE FROM A FINELY DIVIDED STATE INTO PELLETS, HEATING THE PELLETS TO DRIVE OFF A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF ANY CONTAINED MOISTURE TO PRODUCE A RELATIVELY LOW MOISTURE CONTENT IN THE MATERIAL OF THE PELLETS AT LEAST AT AND NEAR THEIR SURFACES, AND SPRAYING HOT LIQUID FAT ON THE PELLETS WHILE HOT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-07-19 | 1964-01-18 | 1964-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-07-19 | 1968-01-18 | 1968-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-07-19 | 1972-01-18 | 1972-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |