US3950546A
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Pulverulent vitamin and mineral-fortified clay product for farrowing house floor
Assignee: MUSIC CITY SUPPLEMENT Inc FORT WAYNE INDIANA A CORP OF
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Filing: 1975-03-24
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1995-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A mixture of predominantly finely divided clay principally consisting of aluminum silicate and sodium bentonite in combination with small amounts of minerals, including iron and zinc, and vitamins, particularly adapted for application to the floor of a farrowing house to prevent knee abrasions to small pigs, to absorb excess moisture, and to provide a food supplement for the baby pigs.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Hill
- 👤 Max M. Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/015; A01K1/0152; A01K1/0154; A23; A23K; A23K20/00; A23K20/10; A23K20/174; A23K20/20; A23K20/28; A23K20/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A pulverulent material for application to the floor of a farrowing house to prevent knee abrasions and to provide nourishment to baby pigs, comprising a mixture of: a. 0.05 - 1.0% by weight vitamins comprising riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin and choline chloride, b. 3.5 - 8.0% by weight minerals comprising iron and zinc, c. the balance a finely divided clay comprising a mixture of 15-50% by weight of aluminum silicate and 81-41% by weight of sodium bentonite.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A pulverulent material for application to the floor of a farrowing house to prevent knee abrasions and to provide nourishment to baby pigs, comprising a mixture of: a. 0.05 - 1.0% by weight vitamins comprising riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin and choline chloride, b. 3.5 - 8.0% by weight minerals comprising iron and zinc, c. the balance a finely divided clay comprising a mixture of 15-50% by weight of aluminum silicate and 81-41% by weight of sodium bentonite.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said iron and zinc minerals are in the form of iron carbonate, iron sulphate, and zinc proteinate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention according to claim 2 in which said iron carbonate comprises 1 - 2.5%, said iron sulphate comprises 1 - 2.5%, and said zinc proteinate comprises 1 - 2%, by weight of said total mixture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said choline chloride comprises 0.25 - 0.50% by weight of said total mixture and said riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and niacin comprise substantially smaller amounts by weight than said choline chloride.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention according to claim 4 in which said vitamins further comprise trace amounts of vitamin A, vitamin D 3 , vitamin K, and vitamin B 12 .
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said trace minerals comprise copper, cobalt and manganese.
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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |