US4032665A
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Simulated bone
Assignee: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
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Filing: 1975-05-15
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1995-05-15
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 Allen Miller
- 👤 Carlo J. Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:18
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K50/00; A23K50/40; A23K50/42; A23K10/00; A23K10/30; A23K20/00; A23K20/10; A23K20/163; A23K40/00; A23K40/20; A23K40/25; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A simulated bone containing 5-12% moisture and about 5% but less than 7% fat and having a structural matrix consisting essentially of a matrix of substantially unpuffed, farinaceous and proteinaceous ingredients, said simulated bone having been prepared by drying a dough composition containing 50-75% by weight farinaceous material, a proteinaceous material, 5-15% fat and 15-45% moisture, whereby the simulated bone has a shear value of not less than 250 pounds and a substantially white color which falls within the following range as measured on a Gardner Color Difference Meter using a White color standard Plate No. XL-10 ______________________________________
White to Black 70 to 90
Red -1.0 to 3.0
Yellow 15.0 to 30.0
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Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A simulated bone containing 5-12% moisture and about 5% but less than 7% fat and having a structural matrix consisting essentially of a matrix of substantially unpuffed, farinaceous and proteinaceous ingredients, said simulated bone having been prepared by drying a dough composition containing 50-75% by weight farinaceous material, a proteinaceous material, 5-15% fat and 15-45% moisture, whereby the simulated bone has a shear value of not less than 250 pounds and a substantially white color which falls within the following range as measured on a Gardner Color Difference Meter using a White color standard Plate No. XL-10 ______________________________________
White to Black 70 to 90
Red -1.0 to 3.0
Yellow 15.0 to 30.0
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Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A simulated bone as set forth in claim 1 wherein said structural matrix includes a dextrin adhesive in an amount of between about 7 to 12% by weight of said matrix.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A simulated bone as set forth in claim 2 wherein said dextrin adhesive has a DE of between about 15 and 30.
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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |