US3899607A
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Simulated bone
Assignee: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
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Filing: 1973-09-10
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1993-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A simulated bone of improved hardness and color is provided having as a structural matrix a white, unpuffed farinaceous mixture, in which the fat content of the matrix is controlled to below about 7% by weight, and the moisture content to between about 5 and 12% by weight thereby imparting a shear value to the matrix which is greater than 250 pounds.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy A Miller
- 👤 Carlo J Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:58
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K50/00; A23K50/40; A23K50/42; A23K10/00; A23K10/30; A23K40/00; A23K40/20; A23K40/25; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SIMULATED BONE HAVING A STRUCTURAL MATRIX COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY UNPUFFED, FARINACEOUS MATERIAL CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A. FORMING A DOUGH MIXTURE WHICH COMPRISES ABOUT 50 TO 75% BY WEIGHT FARINACEOUS MATERIAL, A FAT IN AN AMOUNT OF BETWEEN ABOUT 5 TO 15% BY WEIGHT OF SAID DOUGH, AND WATER IN AN AMOUNT OF BETWEEN ABOUT 15 TO 45% BY WEIGHT OF SAID DOUGH, B. WORKING AND SHAPING THE DOUGH AT A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN ABOUT 170* TO 220*F. TO FORM SAID BONE, AND C. DRYING SAID BONE TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF BETWEEN ABOUT 5 TO 12% BY WEIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SIMULATED BONE HAVING A STRUCTURAL MATRIX COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY UNPUFFED, FARINACEOUS MATERIAL CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A. FORMING A DOUGH MIXTURE WHICH COMPRISES ABOUT 50 TO 75% BY WEIGHT FARINACEOUS MATERIAL, A FAT IN AN AMOUNT OF BETWEEN ABOUT 5 TO 15% BY WEIGHT OF SAID DOUGH, AND WATER IN AN AMOUNT OF BETWEEN ABOUT 15 TO 45% BY WEIGHT OF SAID DOUGH, B. WORKING AND SHAPING THE DOUGH AT A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN ABOUT 170* TO 220*F. TO FORM SAID BONE, AND C. DRYING SAID BONE TO A MOISTURE CONTENT OF BETWEEN ABOUT 5 TO 12% BY WEIGHT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process as set forth in claim 1 wherein the water is present in an amount of between about 25 to 35% by weight of said dough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
A process for the production of a simulated bone having a structural matrix comprising a substantially unpuffed farinaceous material consisting of the following steps: a. cooking a dough mixture which comprises about 50 to 75% by weight farinaceous material, a fat in an amount of between about 5 to 15% by weight of said dough, and water in an amount of between about 15 to 45% by weight of said dough; b. drying the cooked dough to a moisture content of between about 5 and 12% by weight; c. grinding said dried dough to particles of a substantially uniform size; d. adding a dextrin adhesive to said ground mixture; and e. pressing said mixture into the shape of a bone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
120 words
A process for the production of a simulated bone having a structural matrix comprising a substantially unpuffed farinaceous material consisting of the following steps: a. cooking a dough mixture which comprises about 50 to 75% by weight farinaceous material, a fat in an amount of between about 5 to 15% by weight of said dough, and water in an amount of between about 15 to 45% by weight of said dough; b. drying the cooked dough to a moisture content of between about 5 and 12% by weight; c. grinding said dried dough to particles of a substantially uniform size; d. adding a dextrin adhesive to said ground mixture; and e. pressing said mixture into the shape of a bone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process as set forth in claim 3, wherein said water is present in an amount of between about 25 to 35% by weight of said dough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process as set forth in claim 3 wherein said dextrin adhesive is added in an amount of between about 7 to 12% by weight.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process as set forth in claim 5 wherein said dextrin adhesive has a DE of between about 15 and 30.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process as set forth in claim 3 wherein pressing is carried out at a temperature of between about 180* and 250*F.
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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |