1. A method of forming a dietary supplement for dogs, for use in the treatment of joint inflammation and joint pain, said dietary supplement comprising:
forming a blend consisting essentially of methyl sulfonyl methane, glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, ascorbic acid, phylloquinone, yucca powder and stabilized rice bran;
adding said blend to beef and beef by-products;
mixing said blend, beef, and beef by-products;
stuffing said beef, and beef by-products into a casing;
freezing said filled casings;
slicing said filled casings into disks; and
cooking said disks with heat under low humidity.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein said disks are sliced very thin to form wafers, and wherein said wafers are cooked in a smoker.
3. The method according to claim 1 wherein said wafers are misted with a blend of water and a sorbate.
4. The method according to claim 3 wherein said beef by-products comprise one or more of beef heart and beef liver.
5. The method according to claim 4 wherein said blend further comprises carrots.
6. The method according to claim 5 wherein said blend further comprises soy sauce.
7. The method according to claim 6 wherein said blend further comprises brown sugar.
8. The method according to claim 7 wherein said blend further comprises Worcestershire Sauce.
9. The method according to claim 8 wherein said blend further comprises Liquid Smoke.
10. The method according to claim 9 wherein said blend further comprises salt.
11. The method according to claim 10 wherein said blend further comprises one or more of nonfat milk, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and ginger.
12. The method according to claim 11 wherein said casing comprises a natural cellulose casing.
13. The method according to claim 12 wherein said soy sauce comprises water, salt, hydrolyzed soy protein, corn syrup, and caramel color.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. Iron-based powder metallurgical composition comprising an iron or iron-based powder and a particulate composite lubricant, said composite lubricant comprising particles having a core comprising a solid organic lubricant having fine carbon particles adhered thereon.
2. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the carbon particles are selected from natural or synthetic graphite, carbon black, activated carbon, coal and anthracite.
3. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the carbon particles are selected from natural or synthetic graphite and carbon black.
4. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the carbon particles form a coating on the core.
5. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the organic core particles are selected from the group consisting of fatty acids, waxes, polymers, or derivates and mixtures thereof.
6. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the average particle size of the organic core particles is 0.5-100 \u03bcm.
7. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the content of the composite lubricant in the powder metal composition is 0.05-2% by weight.
8. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the particle size of the core is at least five times the particle size of the carbon particles.
9. Composition according to claim 2, wherein the particle size of the carbon black is less than 200 nm.
10. Composition according to claim 2, wherein the content of carbon black in the composite lubricant is 0.1-25% by weight.
11. Composition according to claim 2, wherein the average particle size of the graphite is less than 10 \u03bcm.
12. Composition according to claim 2, wherein the content of graphite in the composite lubricant is 0.1-25% by weight.
13. Composite lubricant for powder metal compositions, wherein the composite lubricant comprises particles having a core comprising a solid organic lubricant having fine carbon particles adhered thereon.
14. Process for producing a particulate composite lubricant comprising: mixing an organic particulate lubricating material and fine carbon particles under such conditions that the carbon particles adhere to the surface of the organic particulate lubricating material.