IP Library Granted Patent US 6,838,097
Granted Patent B1
US 6,838,097 · App. 10/179,117 · Granted Jan 4, 2005

Pet food product

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Patent No.
US 6,838,097
App. No.
10/179,117
Granted
Jan 4, 2005
Kind
B1
Abstract

A pet food product is provided which is served to pets at either room temperature as a pudding or frozen, comparable to ice cream. The pet food product includes a combination of natural ingredients to an emulsion of vegetable oil, glycerin, and milk solids to provide a healthy treat for pets, such as dogs and cats.

Claims (52)

1. A pet food emulsion composition comprising:

a combination of the following ingredients

water; vegetable oil; sucrose, maltodextrins, modified corn starch, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation solubles, dried lactobacillus lactis fermentation solubles, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation solubles, non-fat dried milk solids, glycerin, glucose, vegetable gums, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (B2), niacin supplement (B3), calcium pantothenate (B5), menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulphite (K3), folic acid supplement; pyridoxine hydrochloride (B6), thiamin hydrochloride (B1), d-biotin, sorbic acid, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, magnesium sulfate, potassium sorbate, natural flavoring, and natural preservative.

2. The pet food emulsion composition of claim 1 , wherein said ingredients includes:

65 percent to 89 percent water composition by weight;

8 percent to 16 percent vegetable oils composition by weight;

1 percent to 5 percent modified corn starch composition by weight;

1 percent to 11 percent-polysaccharides composition by weight;

0.1 percent to 9 percent emulsion composition by weight;

0.1 percent to 5 percent vitamins composition by weight;

0.65 percent to 0.75 percent composite fermentation product solubles composition by weight;

0.1 percent to 7 percent flavoring agents composition by weight;

0.05 percent to 2 percent minerals composition by weight; and

0.10 percent to 5 percent natural preservatives composition by weight.

3. The pet food emulsion composition of claim 1 , wherein said natural preservative includes glucono delta lactone, and a mixture of tocopherols and rosemary extract.

4. The pet food emulsion composition of claim 1 , wherein said natural flavoring is vanilla.

5. The pet food emulsion composition of claim 1 , wherein said natural flavoring is mint.

6. A method of manufacturing said pet food emulsion composition of claim 1 , comprising mixing product ingredients so as to form an emulsion, thereby providing a substance having a highly viscous, creamy consistency at room temperature.

7. A method of using the pet food emulsion composition of claim 1 , comprising the steps of:

1) storing said pet food composition at ambient temperature for an extended time as desired; and

2) serving to pet at room temperature as a pudding, or as a gravy.

8. A method of using the pet food emulsion composition of claim 1 , comprising the steps of:

1) storing said pet food composition at ambient temperature for an extended time as desired;

2) freezing said pet food composition; and

3) serving said pet food composition while frozen.

9. The pet food composition of claim 1 , wherein said pet food composition is is sealed within product packaging, wherein said packaging comprises a plurality of disposable, packaging cups, and wherein said packaging cups being easily opened.

10. A pet food emulsion composition comprising:

a combination of the following ingredients

water; vegetable oil; sucrose, maltodextrins, modified corn starch, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation solubles, dried lactobacillus lactis fermentation solubles, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation solubles, non-fat dried milk solids, glycerin, glucose, vegetable gums, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (B2), niacin supplement (B3), calcium pantothenate (B5), menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulphite (K3), folic acid supplement; pyridoxine hydrochloride (B6), thiamin hydrochloride (B1), d-biotin, sorbic acid, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, magnesium sulfate, potassium sorbate, natural flavoring, natural preservative, and an herbal blend.

11. The pet food emulsion composition of claim 10 , wherein said ingredients includes:

65 percent to 89 percent water composition by weight;

8 percent to 16 percent vegetable oils composition by weight;

1 percent to 5 percent modified corn starch composition by weight;

1 percent to 11 percent polysaccharides composition by weight;

0.1 percent to 9 percent emulsion composition by weight;

0.1 percent to 5 percent vitamins composition by weight;

0.25 percent to 0.35 percent herbs composition by weight;

0.65 percent to 0.75 percent composite fermentation product solubles composition by weight;

0.1 percent to 7 percent flavoring agents composition by weight;

0.05 percent to 2 percent minerals composition by weight; and

0.10 percent to 5 percent natural preservatives composition by weight.

12. The pet food emulsion composition of claim 10 , wherein said natural preservative includes glucono delta lactone, and a mixture of tocopherols and rosemary extract.

13. The pet food emulsion composition of claim 10 , wherein said natural flavoring is vanilla.

14. The pet food emulsion composition of claim 10 , wherein said natural flavoring is mint.

15. A method of manufacturing said pet food emulsion composition of claim 10 , comprising mixing product ingredients so as to form an emulsion, thereby providing a substance having a highly viscous, creamy consistency at room temperature.

16. A method of using the pet food emulsion composition of claim 10 , comprising the steps of:

1) storing said pet food composition at ambient temperature for an extended time as desired; and

2) serving to pet at room temperature as a pudding, or as a gravy.

17. A method of using the pet food emulsion composition of claim 10 , comprising the steps of:

1) storing said pet food composition at ambient temperature for an extended time as desired;

2) freezing said pet food composition; and

3) serving said pet food composition while frozen.

Assignments (10)
NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT Recorded Jan 18, 2024
From: COSMIC PET, LLC
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 066380/0304 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 9, 2022
From: OUR PET'S COMPANY
To: COSMIC PET, LLC
Reel/Frame 061908/0645 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 28, 2021
From: TSENGAS, STEVEN
To: OURPET'S COMPANY
Reel/Frame 058490/0145 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 26, 2021
From: CIBC BANK USA
To: COSMIC PET LLC (F/K/A HYPER PET LLC); PAWS MERGER PARENT, LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC (F/K/A HYPER PET BRANDS LLC); OURPET'S COMPANY; VIRTU COMPANY; SMP COMPANY, INCORPORATED; PET FUSION LLC; GRAC HOLDINGS LLC
Reel/Frame 057923/0356 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 26, 2021
From: CENTERFIELD CAPITAL PARTNERS III, L.P.; CCP III-A, L.P.; CCP III-SBIC, L.P.
To: COSMIC PET LLC (F/K/A HYPER PET LLC); PAWS MERGER PARENT, LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC (F/K/A HYPER PET BRANDS LLC); OURPET'S COMPANY; VIRTU COMPANY; SMP COMPANY, INCORPORATED; PET FUSION LLC; GRAC HOLDINGS LLC
Reel/Frame 057923/0582 →
FIRST LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 25, 2021
From: COSMIC PET LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC; PET FUSION LLC; OURPET'S COMPANY
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 058014/0652 →
ABL SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 25, 2021
From: COSMIC PET LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC; PET FUSION LLC; OURPET'S COMPANY
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057908/0871 →
SECOND LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 25, 2021
From: COSMIC PET LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC; PET FUSION LLC; OURPET'S COMPANY
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057908/0895 →
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Mar 28, 2019
From: OURPET'S COMPANY; VIRTU COMPANY; SMP COMPANY, INCORPORATED
To: CENTERFIELD CAPITAL PARTNERS III, L.P.; CCP III-A, L.P.; CCP III-SBIC, L.P.
Reel/Frame 048725/0842 →
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Mar 26, 2019
From: OURPET'S COMPANY; VIRTU COMPANY; SMP COMPANY, INCORPORATED
To: CIBC BANK USA
Reel/Frame 048701/0908 →