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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2009
Applicants:
Gregory Dean Sunvold, Lewisburg, OH (US);
Rebecca Massie Grey, West Alexandria, OH (US);
Patrick Joseph Corrigan, Glendale, OH (US);
Michelle Marie Houston, West Chester, OH (US);
Inventors:
Gregory Dean Sunvold, Lewisburg, OH (US);
Rebecca Massie Grey, West Alexandria, OH (US);
Patrick Joseph Corrigan, Glendale, OH (US);
Michelle Marie Houston, West Chester, OH (US);
Assignee:
Mars, Incorporated, McLean, VA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23C 9/12 (2006.01); A23B 7/148 (2006.01); A23L 1/00 (2006.01); A23K 40/30 (2016.01); A23K 10/18 (2016.01); A23K 20/179 (2016.01); A23K 50/42 (2016.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A23K 40/30 (2016.05); A23K 10/18 (2016.05); A23K 20/179 (2016.05); A23K 50/42 (2016.05);
Abstract
Animal feeds comprising at least one kibble comprising a colored appearance. The colored appearance can communicate to a purchaser of the animal feed that the kibble provides a health benefit. The kibble can further comprise an active, such as a Probiotic, that provides a health benefit. The active kibbles can be mixed with non-active kibbles.