US2960406A
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Chelated metals in feedstuffs for ruminants
Assignee: Erly-Fat Livestock Feed Co
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Filing: 1957-03-14
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Granted: 1960-11-15
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Expires: 1977-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bartley P Cardon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:29
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K20/00; A23K20/20; A23K20/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A RUMINANT FEED, CONTAINING A SUBSTANTIAL PROPORTION OF FEED MATERIAL OF LOW DIGESTIBILITY, AND MINOR PROPORTION OF A NONTOXIC TRACE METAL CHELATE IN WHICH THE CHELATED METAL IS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF IRON, COBALT, COPPER, MANGANESE, MOLYBDENUM, ZINC, AND IODINE, WHEREBY THE GROWTH RATE AND ACTIVITY OF THE BACTERIA IN THE ANIMALS'' STOMACHS ARE IMPROVED SO AS TO INCREASE THE DIGESTIBILITY OF THE FEED MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A RUMINANT FEED, CONTAINING A SUBSTANTIAL PROPORTION OF FEED MATERIAL OF LOW DIGESTIBILITY, AND MINOR PROPORTION OF A NONTOXIC TRACE METAL CHELATE IN WHICH THE CHELATED METAL IS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF IRON, COBALT, COPPER, MANGANESE, MOLYBDENUM, ZINC, AND IODINE, WHEREBY THE GROWTH RATE AND ACTIVITY OF THE BACTERIA IN THE ANIMALS'' STOMACHS ARE IMPROVED SO AS TO INCREASE THE DIGESTIBILITY OF THE FEED MATERIAL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-11-15 | 1964-05-16 | 1964-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-11-15 | 1968-05-16 | 1968-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-11-15 | 1972-05-16 | 1972-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |