US Patent No: 8,114,454
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Pet food composition and method
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Feb 14, 2012
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Mar 5, 2009
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12/398,536
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for producing dimensionally stable low carbohydrate pet food compositions.
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| 7,585,533 Pressure formed pet food and method | 1 | 2002 | |
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| 6,635,301 Method and apparatus for the manufacture of meat | 10 | 2002 | |
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| 5,516,472 Extruded synthetic wood composition and method for making same | 114 | 1994 | |
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| 5,722,346 Smolting feed | 6 | 1996 | |
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| 4,534,992 Process for the production of soya protein flakes | 11 | 1984 | |
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| 3.5 Year Payment | $1600.00 | $800.00 | $400.00 | Aug 14, 2015 |
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| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |