US3984576A
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Meatless marbled, semi-moist pet food
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1974-09-09
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1994-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A semi-moist pet food having a marbled, meat-like texture and appearance yet entirely meatless, is described. The pet food having an appearance of meat being marbled throughout with fat is produced by utilizing vegetable protein, amylaceous ingredients, a casein salt, and a water-soluble solid capable of raising the osmotic pressure of the water within the pet food to prevent microbiological decomposition.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris P. Burkwall, Jr.
- 👤 Joseph C. Leyh, Jr.
- 👤 John G. Reagan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:40
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K50/00; A23K50/40; A23K50/45; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A meatless, marbled, semi-moist pet food having an appearance and texture similar to raw meat consisting of from 70-90 percent by weight of a first cooked dough containing a first coloring agent and from 10-30 percent by weight of a second cooked dough containing a second coloring agent, each dough comprising from 1-30 percent of a vegetable protein; from 0.5 to 20 percent by weight amylaceous ingredients; from 10-45 percent by weight of a water-soluble solute capable of raising the osmotic pressure of the water within the dough; and from 5-30 percent by weight of a casein salt; wherein the final moisture content of each dough ranges from 15-40 percent by weight and each dough is meatless.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A meatless, marbled, semi-moist pet food having an appearance and texture similar to raw meat consisting of from 70-90 percent by weight of a first cooked dough containing a first coloring agent and from 10-30 percent by weight of a second cooked dough containing a second coloring agent, each dough comprising from 1-30 percent of a vegetable protein; from 0.5 to 20 percent by weight amylaceous ingredients; from 10-45 percent by weight of a water-soluble solute capable of raising the osmotic pressure of the water within the dough; and from 5-30 percent by weight of a casein salt; wherein the final moisture content of each dough ranges from 15-40 percent by weight and each dough is meatless.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A semi-moist pet food as in claim 1 wherein said vegetable protein is derived from soy protein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A semi-moist pet food as in claim 2 wherein said soy protein is selected from the group consisting of soy protein isolate and soy protein concentrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A semi-moist pet food as in claim 1 wherein said water-soluble solute is sugar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A semi-moist pet food as in claim 1 wherein said water-soluble solute is a mixture of sugar and polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A semi-moist pet food as in claim 1 wherein said casein salt is sodium caseinate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A semi-moist pet food as in claim 1 wherein said amylaceous ingredient is a modified starch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
A meatless, marbled, semi-moist pet food having an appearance and texture similar to raw meat consisting of from 70-90 percent of a first cooked dough containing a first coloring agent and from 10-30 percent of a second cooked dough containing a second coloring agent, each dough comprising from 5-15 percent corn starch, from 15-35 percent sucrose, from 2-10 percent of a polyhydric alcohol selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol and 1,3-butanediol, from 5-15 percent by weight of a vegetable protein selected from the group consisting of soy protein isolate and soy protein concentrate, from 5-15 percent by weight sodium caseinate, and up to 20 percent by weight fat, wherein the final moisture content of each dough is from 15-40 percent by weight and each dough is meatless.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
A meatless, marbled, semi-moist pet food having an appearance and texture similar to raw meat consisting of from 70-90 percent of a first cooked dough containing a first coloring agent and from 10-30 percent of a second cooked dough containing a second coloring agent, each dough comprising from 5-15 percent corn starch, from 15-35 percent sucrose, from 2-10 percent of a polyhydric alcohol selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol and 1,3-butanediol, from 5-15 percent by weight of a vegetable protein selected from the group consisting of soy protein isolate and soy protein concentrate, from 5-15 percent by weight sodium caseinate, and up to 20 percent by weight fat, wherein the final moisture content of each dough is from 15-40 percent by weight and each dough is meatless.
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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) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |