Wax Treated Article and Method of Making

Water swellable articles are treated with wax by applying a molten wax to the article, the wax having a kinematic viscosity of between about 0.1 cSt to 20 cSt at 100° C., wherein the temperature of the article at the time of applying is about 40° C. to 200° C., with the proviso that the temperature is not less than 30° C. below the melting point of the wax. Using this method of treatment, swelling of the article in water is reduced by at least 25% compared to the same article treated with molten wax wherein the article is at ambient temperature at the time the wax is applied. 1. A process for treating an article , the process comprisingapplying a molten wax to the article, the wax having a kinematic viscosity of between about 0.1 cSt to 20 cSt at 100° C., wherein the temperature of the article at the time of applying is about 40° C. to 200° C., with the proviso that the temperature is not less than 30° C. below the melting point of the wax; andcooling the article to a temperature below the melting point of the wax, wherein the surface of the article is characterized by at least one of surface roughness or porosity.2. The process of wherein the wax has a melting point of about 45° C. to 90° C.3. The process of wherein the temperature of the article at the time of applying is about 40° C. to 110° C.4. The process of wherein the wax is about 15° C. to 50° C. above the melting point at the time of the applying.5. The process of wherein the wax is a paraffin wax or a plant based wax.6. The process of wherein the melting point of the wax is about 60° C. to 80° C.7. The process of wherein the article comprises materials that are biodegradable claim 1 , edible claim 1 , or both biodegradable and edible.8. The process of wherein the article is water swellable.9. The process of wherein the wax is applied by dipping or spraying.10. The process of wherein the article is manufactured employing heat as an integral part of the manufacturing process claim 1 , and the article is ...

Wax treated article and method of making

Water swellable articles are treated with wax by applying a molten wax to the article, the wax having a kinematic viscosity of between about 0.1 cSt to 20 cSt at 100° C., wherein the temperature of the article at the time of applying is about 40° C. to 200° C., with the proviso that the temperature is not less than 30° C. below the melting point of the wax. Using this method of treatment, swelling of the article in water is reduced by at least 25% compared to the same article treated with molten wax wherein the article is at ambient temperature at the time the wax is applied.

Low moisture feed block with cold flow resistance

A method of forming a low moisture block with cold flow resistance proceeds by subjecting a feed mixture containing molasses-like liquids to mixing to form a homogenous mixture; dehydrating the molasses-like mixture to less than about 2.0% moisture using heating; adding to the dehydrated molasses-like liquid mixture one or more feed ingredients in dry ingredient form, comprising 10% to 50% by weight of the resulting mixture; and adding to the dehydrated molasses-like mixture a composition comprising CaO or reactive MgO or combinations thereof, with the composition comprising 0.1% to 10% by weight of the resulting mixture. The composition is mixed in to form a homogenous mixture.

Suspendable Feed Block System For Animals And Method For Making Same

A suspendable feed block system for animals has a feed block formed of a hardened mass of feed supplement material in block form, wherein the feed supplement material provides a source of magnesium. The feed block is molded around and encases a feed block support. The support has an elongated flexible element including a plurality of protuberances located intermittently along a length of the element. At least one end of the elongated flexible element protrudes from the feed block and is fastenable to a separate suspending component. A method of manufacturing the suspendable feed block system for animals is also provided. A mold can be used for forming the feed block with the support suspended or encased therein, and the mold can be biodegradable, edible, or both. 1. A suspendable feed block system for animals , comprising:a) a feed block comprising a hardened mass of feed supplement material in block form, wherein the feed supplement material comprises a source of magnesium;b) a feed block support around which the feed block is formed and hardened, wherein the support comprises an elongated flexible element having a plurality of links, protuberances, or both, located intermittently along a length thereof, and at least one end of the elongated flexible element protrudes from the feed block and is fastenable to a separate suspending component.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprisingc) a biodegradable mold in which the feed block is molded.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the biodegradable mold comprises a circular cross-section and tapers from one end to an opposite end.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the elongated flexible element comprises an element selected from the group consisting of a chain claim 1 , a cable claim 1 , and a rope.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the elongated flexible element comprises links and protuberances claim 1 , and a length of chain extending into the hardened mass of feed supplement material claim 1 , wherein the ...

CONSUMPTION-REGULATED FEED BLOCK

A consumption-regulated feed block for controlled consumption of animal feed, comprises a mass of controlled feed material, the consumption of which is to be controlled, in compressed block, chemical block or hybrid block form; and an intake control matrix of low moisture block material positioned in the controlled feed material and forming consumption control pockets to regulate consumption of the controlled feed material by requiring an animal to consume by licking portions of low moisture block material in order to consume controlled feed material in an adjacent consumption control pocket.

Low moisture feed block with cold flow resistance

A method of forming a low moisture block with cold flow resistance proceeds by subjecting a feed mixture containing molasses-like liquids to mixing to form a homogenous mixture; dehydrating the molasses-like mixture to less than about 2.0% moisture using heating; adding to the dehydrated molasses-like liquid mixture one or more feed ingredients in dry ingredient form, comprising 10% to 50% by weight of the resulting mixture; and adding to the dehydrated molasses-like mixture a composition comprising CaO or reactive MgO or combinations thereof, with the composition comprising 0.1% to 10% by weight of the resulting mixture. The composition is mixed in to form a homogenous mixture.

CONSUMPTION-REGULATED FEED BLOCK

A consumption-regulated feed block for controlled consumption of animal feed, comprises a mass of controlled feed material, the consumption of which is to be controlled, in compressed block, chemical block or hybrid block form; and an intake control matrix of low moisture block material positioned in the controlled feed material and forming consumption control pockets to regulate consumption of the controlled feed material by requiring an animal to consume by licking portions of low moisture block material in order to consume controlled feed material in an adjacent consumption control pocket. Methods of making such a block are also disclosed.

Consumption-regulated feed block

A consumption-regulated feed block for controlled consumption of animal feed, comprises a mass of controlled feed material, the consumption of which is to be controlled, in compressed block, chemical block or hybrid block form; and an intake control matrix of low moisture block material positioned in the controlled feed material and forming consumption control pockets to regulate consumption of the controlled feed material by requiring an animal to consume by licking portions of low moisture block material in order to consume controlled feed material in an adjacent consumption control pocket.

Consumption-regulated feed block

A consumption-regulated feed block for controlled consumption of animal feed, comprises a mass of controlled feed material, the consumption of which is to be controlled, in compressed block, chemical block or hybrid block form; and an intake control matrix of low moisture block material positioned in the controlled feed material and forming consumption control pockets to regulate consumption of the controlled feed material by requiring an animal to consume by licking portions of low moisture block material in order to consume controlled feed material in an adjacent consumption control pocket. Methods of making such a block are also disclosed.

Suspendable feed block system for animals and method for making same

A suspendable feed block system for animals has a feed block formed of a hardened mass of feed supplement material in block form, wherein the feed supplement material provides a source of magnesium. The feed block is molded around and encases a feed block support. The support has an elongated flexible element including a plurality of protuberances located intermittently along a length of the element. At least one end of the elongated flexible element protrudes from the feed block and is fastenable to a separate suspending component. A method of manufacturing the suspendable feed block system for animals is also provided. A mold can be used for forming the feed block with the support suspended or encased therein, and the mold can be biodegradable, edible, or both.

Low moisture feed block with cold flow resistance

A method of forming a low moisture block with cold flow resistance proceeds by subjecting a feed mixture containing molasses-like liquids to mixing to form a homogenous mixture; dehydrating the molasses-like mixture to less than about 2.0% moisture using heating; adding to the dehydrated molasses-like liquid mixture one or more feed ingredients in dry ingredient form, comprising 10% to 50% by weight of the resulting mixture; and adding to the dehydrated molasses-like mixture a composition comprising CaO or reactive MgO or combinations thereof, with the composition comprising 0.1% to 10% by weight of the resulting mixture. The composition is mixed in to form a homogenous mixture.

LOW MOISTURE FEED BLOCK WITH COLD FLOW RESISTANCE

A method of forming a low moisture block with cold flow resistance proceeds by subjecting a feed mixture containing molasses-like liquids to mixing to form a homogenous mixture; dehydrating the molasses-like mixture to less than about 2.0% moisture using heating; adding to the dehydrated molasses-like liquid mixture one or more feed ingredients in dry ingredient form, comprising 10% to 50% by weight of the resulting mixture; and adding to the dehydrated molasses-like mixture a composition comprising CaO or reactive MgO or combinations thereof, with the composition comprising 0.1% to 10% by weight of the resulting mixture. The composition is mixed in to form a homogenous mixture. 1. A method of forming a low moisture block with cold flow resistance comprising:subjecting a feed mixture containing molasses-like liquids to mixing to form a homogenous mixture;dehydrating the molasses-like mixture to less than about 2.0% moisture using heating;adding to the dehydrated molasses-like liquid mixture one or more feed ingredients in dry ingredient form, comprising 10% to 50% by weight of the resulting mixture;{'sub': '2', 'adding to the dehydrated molasses-like mixture a composition comprising at least one of CaO, reactive MgO, ZnO, MnO, FeO, CuO, CuOor combinations thereof, with the composition comprising 0.1% to 10% by weight of the resulting mixture; and'}mixing in the composition to form a homogenous mixture.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of dehydrating comprises heating to between 250° F. and 300° F. (120° C. and 150° C.) and the application of a vacuum.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molasses-like mixture contains a molasses-like liquid selected from the group consisting of cane molasses claim 1 , beet molasses claim 1 , condensed separator by-products (CSB) claim 1 , separator molasses solubles (SMS) claim 1 , soy molasses claim 1 , lactose whey or a liquid source of mono- claim 1 , di- or polysaccharides and mixtures thereof.4. The method of further ...

SUSPENDABLE FEED BLOCK SYSTEM FOR ANIMALS AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

A suspendable feed block system for animals has a feed block formed of a hardened mass of feed supplement material in block form, wherein the feed supplement material provides a source of magnesium. The feed block is molded around and encases a feed block support. The support has an elongated flexible element including, a plurality of protuberances located intermittently along a length of the element. At least one end of the elongated flexible element protrudes from the feed block and is fastenable to a separate suspending component. A method of manufacturing the suspendable feed block system for animals is also provided. A mold can be used for forming the feed block with the support suspended or encased therein, and the mold can be biodegradable, edible, or both. 1. A suspendable feed block system for animals , comprising:a) a feed block comprising a hardened mass of feed supplement material in block form, wherein the feed supplement material comprises a source of magnesium;b) a feed block support around which the feed block is formed and hardened, wherein the support comprises an elongated flexible element having a plurality of links, protuberances, or both, located intermittently along a length thereof, and at least one end of the elongated flexible element protrudes from the feed block and is fastenable to a separate suspending component.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprisingc) a biodegradable mold in which the feed block is molded.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the biodegradable mold comprises a circular cross-section and tapers from one end to an opposite end.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the elongated flexible element comprises an element selected from the group consisting of a chain claim 1 , a cable claim 1 , and a rope.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the elongated flexible element comprises links and protuberances claim 1 , and a length of chain extending into the hardened mass of feed supplement material claim 1 , wherein the ...

bloco de alimentação de consumo regulado

a presente invenção refere-se a um bloco de alimentação de consumo regulado para o consumo controlado de alimentação animal, que compreende uma massa de material de alimentação controlada, o consumo do qual deve ser controlado, na forma de um bloco comprimido, bloco químico ou bloco híbrido; e uma matriz de controle de ingestão de material de bloco de baixa umidade posicionado no material de alimentação controlada e formando os bolsos de controle de consumo para regular o consumo de material de alimentação controlada exigindo que um animal consuma por meio de lambidas partes do material de bloco de baixa umidade a fim de consumir o material de alimentação controlada em um bolso de controle de consumo adjacente. os métodos de criação de tal bloco também são descritos.

Consumption-regulated feed block

A consumption-regulated feed block for controlled consumption of animal feed, comprises a mass of controlled feed material, the consumption of which is to be controlled, in compressed block, chemical block or hybrid block form; and an intake control matrix of low moisture block material positioned in the controlled feed material and forming consumption control pockets to regulate consumption of the controlled feed material by requiring an animal to consume by licking portions of low moisture block material in order to consume controlled feed material in an adjacent consumption control pocket. Methods of making such a block are also disclosed.

Consumption-regulated feed block

Consumption-regulated feed block

A consumption-regulated feed block for controlled consumption of animal feed, comprises a mass of controlled feed material, the consumption of which is to be controlled, in compressed block, chemical block or hybrid block form; and an intake control matrix of low moisture block material positioned in the controlled feed material and forming consumption control pockets to regulate consumption of the controlled feed material by requiring an animal to consume by licking portions of low moisture block material in order to consume controlled feed material in an adjacent consumption control pocket. Methods of making such a block are also disclosed.

Bloco de alimentação de consumo regulado e método de formação de um bloco de alimentação para consumo regulado

BLOCO DE ALIMENTAÇÃO DE CONSUMO REGULADO. A presente invenção refere-se a um bloco de alimentação de consumo regulado para o consumo controlado de alimentação animal, que compreende uma massa de material de alimentação controlada, o consumo do qual deve ser controlado, na forma de um bloco comprimido, bloco químico ou bloco híbrido; e uma matriz de controle de ingestão de material de bloco de baixa umidade posicionado no material de alimentação controlada e formando os bolsos de controle de consumo para regular o consumo de material de alimentação controlada exigindo que um animal consuma por meio de lambidas partes do material de bloco de baixa umidade a fim de consumir o material de alimentação controlada em um bolso de controle de consumo adjacente. Os métodos de criação de tal bloco também são descritos.

Consumption-regulated feed block

Bloque de alimento de consumo regulado.

La presente invención se refiere a un bloque de alimentación de consumo regulado para el consumo controlado de un alimento para animal, comprende una masa de material alimenticio controlado, el consumo del cual se va a controlar, en forma de bloque comprimido, bloque químico o bloque híbrido; y una matriz de control de ingesta del material de bloque con bajo contenido de humedad colocado en el material de alimento controlado y formar bolsas de control de consumo para regular el consumo del material de alimento controlado al requerir que un animal lo consuma al lamer porciones del material del bloque con bajo contenido de humedad a fin de consumir el material de alimento controlado en una bolsa de control de consumo adyacente. Se describen también métodos para fabricar dicho bloque.

Consumption-regulated feed block

A feed block for controlled consumption of animal feed, comprising: a mass of controlled feed material comprising protein in a compressed block, chemical block or hybrid block form; and an intake control matrix of low moisture block material positioned in and adjacent to the controlled feed material, wherein the intake control matrix comprises at most 40% of the total weight of the feed block and defines consumption control pockets of the controlled feed material, wherein the control pockets are configured to regulate consumption of the controlled feed material by requiring an animal to lick portions of low moisture block material in order to consume controlled feed material in an adjacent consumption control pocket.

Consumption-regulated feed block

Bloque de alimento de consumo regulado.

Un bloque de alimento de consumo regulado para el consumo controlado de alimento para animales, comprende una masa de material de alimento controlado, cuyo consumo debe ser controlado, en forma de bloque comprimido, bloque químico o de bloque híbrido; y una matriz de control de entrada de material de bloque de baja humedad colocado en el material de alimento controlado y formando bolsas de control de consumo para regular el consumo del material de alimento controlado requiriendo que un animal consuma lamiendo porciones del material de bloque de baja humedad para consumir material de alimento controlado en una bolsa de control de consumo adyacente. Los métodos para hacer dicho bloque también se describen.

Sistema de bloques de alimentacion suspendibles para animales y metodo para producirlo.

Un sistema de bloques de alimentación para animales tiene un bloque de alimento formado de una masa endurecida de material de complemento alimenticio en forma de bloque, en donde el material de complemento alimenticio proporciona una fuente de magnesio. El bloque de alimentación se moldea alrededor y cubre un soporte de bloque de alimentación. El soporte tiene un elemento flexible alargado que incluye múltiples salientes ubicados intermitentemente a lo largo de una longitud del elemento. Al menos un extremo del elemento flexible alargado sobresale del bloque de alimentación y es fijable a un componente de suspensión separado. Se proporciona un método para fabricar el sistema de bloques de alimentación suspendibles para animales. Un molde puede usarse para formar el bloque de alimentación con el soporte suspendido o cubierto por éste, y el molde puede ser biodegradable, comestible o ambos.