Dog chew treats

US7914835B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Del Monte Corporation · US

Inventors

• William T. Keehn · Perry, US
• Richard J. Rothamel · Wexford, US
• Aretha Turner Ashby · Fairlawn, US
• Davor Juravic · Rancho Palos Verdes, US
• Franjo Baltorinic · Downey, US
• Yomayra Diaz · Downey, US
• Steven Bautista · Long Beach, US
• Donald Barnvos · Tecate Mission Road, US
• Tracy Wojnarowski · Long Beach, US
• Eric Lew · Los Angeles, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 21, 2006
• Grant date: Mar 29, 2011
• Expiry date: May 28, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S426/805
• WIPO field: Food chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A dog chew treat is fashioned from a composition comprising sugar, fiber, and flour. Preferably, the sugar is dextrose, and the flour is pre-gelatinized wheat flour. The composition may be molded into the shape of a bone, or other treat. A palatant coating may be applied to the molded product. Colors may be added for different aesthetics such as a marbling pattern. Functional ingredients may be used to provide health benefits.