Pet snack
US7879377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/805
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Pet food products and methods of manufacture are provided, the pet food product comprising a helical body having a first material formed to include an outer surface, and a second material having a striping portion deposited on the outer surface of the first material and positioned to lie along a length of the first material, the pet food product optionally having a stuffing portion positioned within a cavity in the first material. Illustratively, the second material has a composition that provides lubrication during an extrusion process to manufacture the food product.
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