JOURNAL ARTICLE

Patent Issued for Food bowl kit (USPTO 12408625).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 784 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a patent (number 12408625) assigned to Mars Incorporated, which focuses on a food bowl assembly designed to enhance the palatability of pet food and address issues of food aversion in mammals, particularly pets. The invention includes a dual-bowl system that allows for the introduction of olfactory products beneath the food, thereby attracting animals to eat even when they may have psychological aversions to certain diets. The patent outlines various methods and components of the kit, including a separating module for holding the olfactory product and a venting system to disperse aromas without contaminating the food. This innovation aims to improve the dietary intake of pets suffering from various health issues related to food refusal. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/10, p784
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:188254208
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