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Process for improving the palatability of pet food
Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
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Filing: 1978-11-17
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Granted: 1980-07-29
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Expires: 1998-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A process is provided for preparing dry pet food having on its surface a salt of phosphoric acid. The improved palatability imparted to the pet food by the salt is maintained on storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J. Majlinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:42
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K50/00; A23K50/40; A23K50/42; A23K20/00; A23K20/20; A23K20/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A process for maintaining the palatability of pet food which has been stored consisting essentially of extruding a moisturized mixture of pet food ingredients to form particulates, drying the particulates to a moisture content of less than about 15 percent, coating the dried particulates with fat, applying to the fat coated surface of the particulates from about 0.5 to about 2 percent, by weight, of an intact salt selected from the group consisting of monoalkali metal and monoalkaline earth metal salts of phosphoric acid and storing the salt coated pet food for about two months at 85° F. thereby enhancing the flavor of the food and increasing the acceptance thereof by cats.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A process for maintaining the palatability of pet food which has been stored consisting essentially of extruding a moisturized mixture of pet food ingredients to form particulates, drying the particulates to a moisture content of less than about 15 percent, coating the dried particulates with fat, applying to the fat coated surface of the particulates from about 0.5 to about 2 percent, by weight, of an intact salt selected from the group consisting of monoalkali metal and monoalkaline earth metal salts of phosphoric acid and storing the salt coated pet food for about two months at 85° F. thereby enhancing the flavor of the food and increasing the acceptance thereof by cats.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process for improving the palatability of pet food as defined in claim 1, wherein the salt of phosphoric acid is monosodium phosphate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process for improving the palatability of pet food as defined in claim 1, wherein the salt of phosphoric acid is monocalcium phosphate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process for improving the palatability of pet food as defined in claim 1, wherein the amount of the salt applied to the surface of the food is about 0.75 percent based on the weight of the food.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process for maintaining the palatability of pet food as defined in claim 1, wherein the pet food has a moisture content of from about 9 to about 12 percent.
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) | 1983-07-29 | 1984-01-28 | 1984-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-29 | 1988-01-28 | 1988-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-29 | 1992-01-28 | 1992-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |