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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8137660 | Application of tannins to reduce odor emissions from animal waste Quebracho tannins are effective for the treatment of animal wastes which contain feces or fecal waste-containing material to inhibit odor emissions therefrom. Application of an effective amount of Quebracho tannins to the animal wastes elicits one or both of reducin... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8097241 | Formulation and method for treating animal waste The invention is directed to a formulation and method for treating solid waste from animals. The formulation comprises a surfactant having antimicrobial activity, preferably a cationic surfactant, and a solvent, preferably water. The preferred cationic surfactant is... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8075876 | Treatment of animal litter with ferric sulfate granules Methods of treating animal litter and/or bedding material for control of volatile ammonia and soluble phosphorous include applying granular partially hydrated ferric sulfate to the litter. The partially hydrated ferric sulfate ranges from gray to tan in color and is... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7434540 | Antimicrobial additive for large animal or poultry beddings The present invention provides a method for reducing ammonia levels, odor, microorganisms and insects in large animal stalls using a bedding material additive comprising a clay-based particulate absorbent material and an aliphatic bromo-nitro-bactericide. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7393521 | In situ remediation of waste in farm animal bedding substrates Composition and method for promoting growth of microbes that are capable of degrading animal waste. The method includes applying a nontoxic composition to a bedding substrate that is disposed to receive animal waste. The composition comprises a carboxylic acid, pref... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7314611 | Solution and method for treating organic waste An odor control product for treating digestible and odiferous organic waste to minimize odors includes about 12.5% adipic acid, about 70% alcohol, about 0.5% eucalyptus oil, and the remainder water. A variation of the product for use in an atomization system include... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7262159 | Odor elimination composition for use on soft surfaces A method and composition for deodorizing soft surfaces such as carpeting and upholstery are disclosed. The method includes the spraying of a liquid composition on a soft surface and allowing the composition to absorb into the soft surface, form liquid agglomerations... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7229612 | Compositions for eliminating human and animal excrement smells and a method for use therein The present invention related to compositions (deodorizing or not) for human and animal excrement, especially pest and livestock, comprised of acidic agents and water soluble polymers, wherein the acidic agents are base neutralizers for the ammonia and indolic amine... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7199093 | Liquid composition for removal of odors and contaminants from textiles The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobia... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7135449 | Composition for removal of odors and contaminants from textiles and method The present disclosure relates to compositions useful for maintaining the clean impression of a carpet (that is, its scent and appearance) over an extended time despite occurrences that might damage the carpet surface. The composition, which includes an antimicrobia... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7059273 | Absorbent composition and extended use pet litter The invention provides compositions for use as pet litters and pet bedding, or for absorption of liquids and gases. These compositions are formed as aggregates or agglomerates of different components having different hydration capacities and hydration rates. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056948 | Use of odor reducing and cross-adapting agents to reduce animal waste malodors Methods and compositions for reducing animal waste malodor using agents and cross-adapting agents are described. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7041279 | Method and product for mitigating pet malodors The invention provides a method and product for mitigating or eliminating pet malodor(s) with an aqueous liquid deodorizing composition, the composition containing about at least 0.01% to about 10% of an dialkali metal tetraborate n-hydrate (with n being an integer ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7038104 | Cellulose absorbent An absorbent and method of making are provided according to the invention. The absorbent in one embodiment includes a fibrous cellulose component, a particulate cellulose component, and a binding agent. The fibrous cellulose component and the particulate cellulose c... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025956 | Absorbent, deodorizing, hygienic animal bedding composition and method of manufacture An animal bedding composition and method of manufacture includes cut or shredded pieces of multiple panel corrugated cardboard kraft paper structures having an internal corrugated panel sandwiched between outer panels, and an adsorptive deodorizing ion exchange agen... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7015186 | Perfume composition A pouch comprising perfume particles. ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011824 | Methods of treating manure A method of treating animal manure solids comprises contacting the solids with a treatment composition comprising AlCl3.nH2O or Al(NO3)3.mH2O, or the residue of AlCl3.nH2O or Al(NO3 | 03/14/2006 |
| 6994491 | Gas recovery from landfills using aqueous foam Hydrogen sulfide in a landfill is reduced by dispersing a hydrogen sulfide control agent, such as an iron compound, into the landfill. The hydrogen sulfide control agent may be a component of an injected foam. Gas is also recovered from the landfill by introducing w... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6991783 | Absorbent, deodorizing, hygienic animal bedding composition and method of manufacture An animal bedding composition and method of manufacture includes cut or shredded pieces of multiple panel corrugated cardboard kraft paper structures having an internal corrugated panel sandwiched between outer panels, and an adsorptive deodorizing ion exchange agen... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6976451 | Waste collection pad There is provided herein an animal waste collection pad, comprising: a backing sheet of fluid impervious material, one or more absorbent sheets overlying the backing sheet, a top sheet overlying the absorbent sheet(s) and integrated tie means along one dimension of ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6923917 | Phosporous removal from animal waste The subject invention is related to a method for removing bio-available phosphorus from animal waste and soil using an industrial byproduct from a metal manufacturing process. The byproduct is used to treat organic waste, such as animal waste and poultry litter, and... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6918765 | Hydrogel dental adhesive composition, product, system, method and dispenser A dental product formed by a process and a method of using a denture including providing a denture having an outer face, applying a readily flowable material to the face. The flowable material comprises volatile material and polymeric material. Volatilizing at least... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6906236 | Absorbent product An absorbent product (1) comprising a flexible support (2), having a first layer (4) and a second layer (3) of granulated clay material, and a porous fibrous fabric (5) apt to secure said first and second layer (3, 4) on sai... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902726 | Reduction of odor gases from waste using plant-derived oils Plant-derived oils, carvacrol and thymol, when added to human or animal waste reduce the production of gas and short-chain volatile fatty acids, and the viability of total anaerobic bacteria and fecal coliforms. In an embodiment, carvacrol or thymol are combined wit... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6833340 | System for delivery of active substances A method of delivery of active substances to a water-filled environment, specifically a toilet bowl, with a water-soluble polymer as the primary delivery means. The present invention is activated by placement in the water, with the soluble polymer protecting the ski... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6749804 | Process for treating animal habitats This invention deals with a process for treating and sanitizing animal habitats. In addition to sanitizing the habitat the production of ammonia and odor from fecal matter and urine is inhibited or terminated. In the process an animal habitat is cleaned and subseque... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6743420 | Odor control composition and process The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitted from indu... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6682694 | Uncomplexed cyclodextrin solutions for odor control on inanimate surfaces The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing solution, for use on inanimate surfaces. The solution comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the solution, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin, an effective... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6676954 | Controlled release compositions Solid compositions containing low water solubility 3-isothiazolone compounds and carbon-based adsorbents that do not rapidly release the 3-isothiazolone when added to a locus to be protected are disclosed. In particular, methods of controlling or inhibiti... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6667030 | Odor control composition and process The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitte... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6660262 | Broad spectrum antimicrobial compound and treatment A new and improved formulation and method for making same, for a broad spectrum antimicrobial treatment for bacterial and viral infections in cattle, horses, pigs, sheep and other domestic and non-domestic animals. More particularly, the present invention... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6616892 | Process for treating animal habitats This invention deals with a process for treating and sanitizing animal habitats. In addition to sanitizing the habitat the production of ammonia and odor from fecal matter and urine is inhibited or terminated. In the process an animal habitat is cleaned a... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6592813 | Malodour counteracting treatment An improved method of counteracting or neutralizing airborne malodour comprising directing at the source of the malodour liquid droplets from a spray device containing a malodour counteracting composition, the improved method comprising imparting a unipol... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6555102 | Deodorant and antimicrobial compositions A deodorant and antimicrobial composition comprises an oxide or hydroxide of an alkaline earth metal, hydrated silica, and a cationic surfactant. A deodorant and antimicrobial resin composition can be obtained using the deodorant and antimicrobial composi... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6551582 | Deodorant composition A deodorant composition, which comprises a pyrone compound given by formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a C3-C10 acyclic hydrocarbyl group, as an active ingredient, is very effective for removing bad smell.... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6537536 | Commode odor preventor An agent for preventing generation of noxious odors in a commode which provides an energy source for bacteria to the exclusion of sulfates for a period of time and comprises a mixture of one of calcium nitrate, CaN2 O6, or calcium ni... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6495097 | Fragrance and flavor compositions containing odor neutralizing agents A composition and a method of use for reducing malsensory agents comprising a component selected from the group consisting of fragrances, flavors, unfragranced carriers and mixtures thereof, with undecylenic acid and/or a derivative thereof, in an amount ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6468518 | Deliquescent salt addition to alum used to treat animal waste products Animal enclosures such as poultry houses generate high amounts of ammonia that adversely affect weight gain and mortality or the animals, particularly among young chicks. The addition of a deliquescent salt, such as calcium chloride, to alum to treat anim... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6455034 | Method for inhibiting the development of body odors Methods, compositions and products are described which inhibit the development of odor in excreted body fluids by odor-causing cations.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6436384 | Absorbent, deodorizing, hygienic animal bedding composition and method of manufacture An animal bedding composition and method of manufacture includes cut or shredded pieces of multiple panel corrugated cardboard kraft paper structures having an internal corrugated panel sandwiched between outer panels, and an adsorptive deodorizing ion ex... | 08/20/2002 |
