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US4128640A
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Feed for poultry
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-16
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Granted: 1978-12-05
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Expires: 1997-11-16
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an improved feed for poultry comprising vegetable materials containing a specified amount of iodine, niacin, hormones and trace amounts of calcium and magnesium which result in a lower cholesterol content of laid eggs and a process for feeding such animals.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:32
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K50/00; A23K50/70; A23K50/75; A23K10/00; A23K10/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A feed supplement for poultry effective to decrease the cholesterol content of eggs comprising the following composition: ______________________________________
Capsicum pods 12 parts
Powered licorice 12
Parsley 6
Elder flowers 1
Fenugreek 1
Rose hips 1
Dulse 1
Devil's apron 2
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Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A feed supplement for poultry effective to decrease the cholesterol content of eggs comprising the following composition: ______________________________________
Capsicum pods 12 parts
Powered licorice 12
Parsley 6
Elder flowers 1
Fenugreek 1
Rose hips 1
Dulse 1
Devil's apron 2
______________________________________
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of decreasing the cholesterol content of eggs comprising feeding a cholesterol decreasing effective amount of the composition of claim 1 to poultry.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said supplement is added to the regular laying mash for araucana rumpless chickens.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1981-12-04 | 1982-06-05 | 1982-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-04 | 1986-06-05 | 1986-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-04 | 1990-06-05 | 1990-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |