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Ammonium and potassium isobutyrates as pathogen growth inhibitors and growth stimulators
Assignee: WR Grace and Co
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Filing: 1975-06-30
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1995-06-30
Abstract
Abstract This invention is the use of ammonium and potassium isobutyrates as a means for inhibiting the growth of plant and animal pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms. Another effect of this invention is the improvement in the rate of weight gain in animals which have been treated with these isobutyrates.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul D. Lepore
- 👤 Peter A. Hahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:21
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K30/00; A23K20/00; A23K20/10; A23K20/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
The method of inhibiting the growth of animal pathogens in animals, said pathogens being selected from the group consisting of Candida albicans, Salmonella species, and Escherichia coli, which comprises feeding to the animal in its daily diet 0.25 to 2.0 weight percent of ammonium or potassium isobutyrate based upon the total weight of the animal's daily diet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
57 words
The method of inhibiting the growth of animal pathogens in animals, said pathogens being selected from the group consisting of Candida albicans, Salmonella species, and Escherichia coli, which comprises feeding to the animal in its daily diet 0.25 to 2.0 weight percent of ammonium or potassium isobutyrate based upon the total weight of the animal's daily diet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method according to claim 1 in which the isobutyrate is ammonium isobutyrate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method according to claim 1 in which the isobutyrate is potassium isobutyrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein an additive selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, citric acid, and sodium lauryl sulfate is added to the isobutyrate, the ratio of said additive to isobutyrate being in the weight range of 0.1 to 1.67:1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A composition for inhibiting the growth of pathogens selected from the group consisting of Candida albicans, Salmonella species, and Escherichia coli, in animals consisting essentially of ammonium or potassium isobutyrate and an additive of the group consisting of acetic acid, citric acid and sodium lauryl sulfate, the weight ratio of group member:isobutyrate being in the range of 0.1-1.67:1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A composition for inhibiting the growth of pathogens selected from the group consisting of Candida albicans, Salmonella species, and Escherichia coli, in animals consisting essentially of ammonium or potassium isobutyrate and an additive of the group consisting of acetic acid, citric acid and sodium lauryl sulfate, the weight ratio of group member:isobutyrate being in the range of 0.1-1.67:1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition according to claim 5 in which the isobutyrate is ammonium isobutyrate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition according to claim 5 in which the isobutyrate is potassium isobutyrate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition according to claim 5 in which the additive is sodium lauryl sulfate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition according to claim 5 in which the additive is selected from the group consisting of acetic acid and citric acid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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