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Pet chew and treat made of extruded material

a technology of extruded materials and chewing gums, which is applied in the field of pet chews and treats, can solve the problems of low palatability of rawhide, dog's lack of enzymes needed to digest rawhide, and rapid loss of interest in rawhid

Pending Publication Date: 2021-05-27
HAGUE FR JAY
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Benefits of technology

The extruded hollow tubes provide a durable, long-lasting chew that is easy to chew and digest, reducing the risk of choking hazards and promoting dental health, while offering increased nutritional value and palatability.

Problems solved by technology

The problem with rawhide is that it is indigestible, being essentially leather.
Dogs lack the enzymes needed to digest the rawhide.
Furthermore, rawhide is low in palatability, so that dogs quickly lose interest in it.
Many dogs have difficulty in chewing such a stiff, dense treat.

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[0042]The present invention provides a chew or treat material extruded in tubular form, which tube is then tied or manipulated into various shapes, such as knotted bones or braids. The extrusion is then allowed to dry and harden, thereby retaining its shape.

[0043]The extrusion is nutritious, palatable and digestible for animals such as dogs. The extrusion uses animal meat, animal skin and plant material. The plant material provides a binder to keep the ingredients together during chewing, allowing the animal to enjoy the chew for a period of time.

[0044]The tube is hollow. This is unlike the prior art, which either uses rolled sheets or fills cavities with a material that resembles bone marrow. The use of a hollow tube adds to the overall chewability of product. A hollow tube is more apt to “give” as an animal bites down, increasing the life of the chew. In addition, the hollowness of the chew allows for cleaning of the animal's teeth. Once the teeth penetrate the hollow wall, the te...

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Abstract

A pet chew has an elongated tube having a wall extending between two ends. The tube has a length between the ends. The wall forms an interior cavity that extends along the length of the tube. The wall is made of extruded material of animal meat, animal skin and plant material such as starch and grain. The interior cavity is hollow. In one embodiment, each end of the tube is tied into a knot, with the tube forming a central shank extending between the knots. In another embodiment, a wrap is located around the exterior of the tube. The wrap has a different appearance than the tube. In still another embodiment, plural tubes are provided, which tubes are braided about each other.

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[0001]This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 845,521 filed Dec. 18, 2017 (the '521 Application) and claims the benefit of the '521 Application, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to pet chews and treats such as are given to dogs and other animals.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Dog treats and chews are given to dogs for a variety of reasons. Dog chews are used to help clean the teeth of dogs. Dog treats may have the same cleaning function, as well as provide nutritional value.[0004]Many dog chews and treats are made from rawhide, which is untanned cow skin. The skin is dehaired and cleaned of fat and muscle. The rawhide may be bleached with hydrogen peroxide to improve its appearance. The skin is then manipulated into the desired shape, such as by folding or rolling, and dried.[0005]The problem with rawhide is that it is indigestible, being essentially leat...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01K15/02A23K50/40C08L3/02C08L89/06A23K10/26
CPCA01K15/026A23K50/40A23K10/26C08L89/06C08L3/02
Inventor HAGUE, FRANK JAY
Owner HAGUE FR JAY
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