Joint preserving nutritional vitamin, mineral and herbal pet supplement

• US 20080069862A1
• Filed: 09/15/2006
• Published: 03/20/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Ididit, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Ididit, Inc.
• Inventors: Hurwitz, Marni Markell
• Granted Patent: US 8,703,174 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 424/442
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/147 Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/174 Vitamins
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 20/20 Inorganic substances, e.g. oligoelements
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/40 for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 2300/00 Mixtures or combinations of active ingredients, wherein at least one active ingredient is fully defined in groups A61K31/00 - A61K41/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/353 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyrans, e.g. chroman, catechin
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/69 Boron compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/7008 Compounds having an amino group directly attached to a carbon atom of the saccharide radical, e.g. D-galactosamine, ranimustine
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/7048 having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin , digitoxin or digoxin
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 31/737 Sulfated polysaccharides, e.g. chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate A61K31/727 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/235 Foeniculum (fennel)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/324 Boswellia, e.g. frankincense
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/87 Vitaceae or Ampelidaceae (Vine or Grape family), e.g. wine grapes, muscadine or peppervine
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/9066 Curcuma, e.g. common turmeric, East Indian arrowroot or mango ginger
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 38/39 Connective tissue peptides, e.g. collagen, elastin, laminin, fibronectin, vitronectin, cold insoluble globulin [CIG]
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 45/06 Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca

Abstract

A pet supplement includes a joint preserving and joint rebuilding composition comprising chicken collagen type II, glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate, a vitamin composition comprising vitamins C, D and K, a mineral composition comprising calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese and boron, a herbal anti-oxidant cofactor blend comprising citrus bioflavonoids, red grapes anthocyanins, turmeric rhizome, boswellia resin and fennel seed. Each of these ingredients is intimately mixed into the pet supplement and orally delivered to the pet in the form of a segment, paste or powder having a size and weight or other dosage measuring feature adjusted in accordance with the pet'"'"'s weight. A synergistic action between these ingredients preserves and rebuilds the pet'"'"'s joints, and is nutritionally beneficial for the pet.

Claims

1. A pet supplement, comprising:

a. a joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition comprising type II chicken collagen, glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate;

b. a vitamin composition that works in conjunction with said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition comprising Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin D (acholecalciforal) and Vitamin K (phylloquinone);

c. a mineral composition comprising calcium as calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium malate or calcium glycinate, magnesium magnesium oxide or magnesium glycinate, zinc glycinate, copper glycinate, manganese glycinate and boron chelate;

d. a herbal cofactor blend comprising citrus bioflavonoids, red grapes anthocyanins (vitis vinifera), turmeric rhizome (curcuma longa), boswellia resin (boswella serrata) and fennel seed (Foeniculum Vulgare);

whereby said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition, vitamin composition, mineral composition, and herbal cofactor blend are mixed in the supplement and orally delivered to the pet as segments proportioned according to pet weight, thereby providing vitamin and mineral nutrition and synergistic action especially suited to rebuild the pet'"'"'s joints and preserve the pet'"'"'s joint health.

2. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said type II chicken collagen has a molecular weight of 5,500 to about 10,000.

3. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said type II chicken collagen is present in the range of 500 mg to 1800 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

4. A pet supplement as recited by claim 3, wherein said type II chicken collagen is present at a level of 800 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

5. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said glucosamine hydrochloride is present in an amount ranging from 500 mg to 3500 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

6. A pet supplement as recited by claim 5, wherein said glucosamine hydrochloride is present at a level of 1500 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

7. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said chondroitin sulfate is present an amount ranging from 500 mg to 1500 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

8. A pet supplement as recited by claim 7, wherein said chondroitin sulfate is present at a level of 1200 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

9. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said vitamin C is present in an amount ranging from 100 mg to 1500 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

10. A pet supplement as recited by claim 9, wherein said vitamin C is present at a level of 100 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms

11. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said vitamin D is present in an amount ranging from 100 IU to 400 IU for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

12. A pet supplement as recited by claim 11, wherein said vitamin D is present at a level of 200 IU for a pet weighing 35 kilograms

13. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said vitamin K is present in an amount ranging from 10 mcg to 40 mcg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

14. A pet supplement as recited by claim 13, wherein said vitamin K is present at a level of 20 mcg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

15. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said calcium is present in an amount ranging from 400 mg to 600 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

16. A pet supplement as recited by claim 15, wherein said calcium is present at a level of 500 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

17. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said magnesium is present in an amount ranging from 300 mg to 500 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

18. A pet supplement as recited by claim 17, wherein said magnesium is present at a level of 400 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

19. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said zinc is present in an amount ranging from 10 mg to 20 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

20. A pet supplement as recited by claim 19, wherein said zinc is present at a level of 15 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms

21. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said copper is present in an amount ranging from 1 mg to 4 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

22. A pet supplement as recited by claim 21, wherein said copper is present at a level of 2 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms

23. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said manganese is present in an amount ranging from 3 mg to 8 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

24. A pet supplement as recited by claim 23, wherein said manganese is present at a level of 5 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

25. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said boron is present in an amount ranging from 1 mg to 3 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

26. A pet supplement as recited by claim 25, wherein said boron is present at a level of 1.5 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

27. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, wherein said herbal cofactor blend is present in an amount ranging from 300 mg to 1000 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

28. A pet supplement as recited by claim 27, wherein said herbal cofactor blend is present at a level of 500 mg for a pet weighing 35 kilograms.

29. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1, in the form of a biscuit containing said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition, said vitamin composition, said mineral composition and said herbal co-factor blend in an amount targeted for a specific weight of a pet.

30. A pet supplement as recited by claim 1 in the form of a jerky treat containing said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition, said vitamin composition, said mineral composition and said herbal co-factor blend in an amount targeted for a specific weight of a pet.

31. A pet supplement as recited in claim 1 in the form of a chewable tablet containing said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition, said vitamin composition, said mineral composition and said herbal co-factor blend in an amount targeted for a specific weight of a pet.

32. A pet supplement as recited in claim 1 in the form of a paste containing said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition, said vitamin composition, said mineral composition and said herbal co-factor blend in an amount targeted for a specific weight of a pet.

33. A pet supplement as recited in claim 1 in the form of a sheet containing said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition, said vitamin composition, said mineral composition and said herbal co-factor blend in an amount targeted for a specific weight of a pet.

34. A pet supplement as recited in claim 1 in the form of a chard containing said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition, said vitamin composition, said mineral composition and said herbal co-factor blend in an amount targeted for a specific weight of a pet.

35. A pet supplement as recited in claim 1 in the form of a sliver containing said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition, said vitamin composition, said mineral composition and said herbal co-factor blend in an amount targeted for a specific weight of a pet.

36. A pet supplement as recited in claim 1 in the form of a powder containing said joint preserving/joint rebuilding composition, said vitamin composition, said mineral composition and said herbal co-factor blend in an amount targeted for a specific weight of a pet.