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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181602 | Compressed straw material Bedding material for livestock is produced by extruding straw through a conventional cubing system rather than a conventional pellet mill. The cubing process generates friction in turn changing the properties of the straw making the straw particles highly absorbent.... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7540261 | Precision watering method and apparatus A method and apparatus for accurately dispensing, monitoring, quantifying, and controlling liquids provided to one or more animals. In some embodiments, a standalone apparatus having a local user interface is coupled to a liquid source and drinking assembly to monit... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7407610 | Litter for animals other than domestic cats Particulate absorbent materials having a size and bulk density range that is conducive to provide a litter for animals that do not bury their eliminations. Where the granular material is sufficiently large and dense to not be discharged from a bin containing the gra... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7392765 | Biodegradable pet mat A biodegradable absorbent mat for absorbing and containing moisture including debris from pet feet, consisting of a bottom layer formed of an organic absorbent mesh composite, a top layer affixed and overlying said bottom layer, having an alternating combination of ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7361374 | Application for hop acids as anti-microbial agents The alkali metal salts form of β-acids dissolved in propylene glycol is used to control microbial growth in food products, process streams and other applications, including in cosmetic formulations. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7316201 | Non-clumping animal litter granules Animal litter composed of plural discrete particles, each particle containing both mineral and organic matter. An absorbent artificial granule is made up of absorbent fiber, minerals, and chemicals. The highly absorptive and lightweight litter of this invention subs... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7249570 | Disposable nonskid absorbent pad Apparatus 10 for a pet 12, 14 training pad having a plurality of material layers to retain fluids and solid material; while preventing passage therethrough. The top layer serves as the absorbent material 16 with the bottom layer 18 formin... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247377 | Absorbent composition of matter for controlled release of essential oils An absorbent composition of matter acts as a carrier for an active ingredient. The active ingredient is gradually released by the carrier in a controlled manner, which is compatible with the environment and current tendencies towards the use of organic and biodegrad... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7234885 | Device for packaging and/or dispensing a product and manufacturing methods A device for at least one of packaging and dispensing a product may include a receptacle configured to contain a product and at least one body. The at least one body may include a binder and a plurality of particles associated with the binder. The at least one body ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231888 | Disposable absorbent pet transport cushion A disposable absorbent cushion for use in pet carriers, crates, cages or other containers. The cushion features a liquid permeable outer layer and a super-absorbent inner layer, to keep the animal dry, even if it urinates. The cushion includes a rigid element which ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7225757 | Method of cleaning soiled bedding material in barns A method of cleaning bedding sand soiled with animal manure removes the bedding sand from an animal bedding area. An aqueous slurry of the bedding sand is made. The slurry is subjected to cyclonic action so as to separate the sand from the manure. The separated sand... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7124710 | Clumping animal litter and method for making same A clumping animal litter comprises an organic material, a surfactant, and a clumping agent. The clumping agent may be a combination of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and guar gum. The material may comprise 1–2% CMC, 3–6% guar gum, 1–5% surfactant, and the remain... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7089882 | Cat litter A cat litter product is provided and includes manufacture primarily from modified corn starch which is processed through mash distillation. The litter product is pelletized via an extrusion technology process so as to form particles the size of wheat grain. The litt... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7066110 | Method of manufacturing granulated body for absorbing excrement of animals Moisture absorbing efficiency of excrement is enhanced by providing a high degree of porosity and a high porosity ratio to a hydraulic granulated body and a non-hydraulic granulated body in a method of manufacturing a granulated body for absorbing excrement of anima... | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7055460 | Small animal litter tray A small animal litter box which comprises an upper tray with a perforated bottom wall for carrying litter material, and a lower tray for receiving urine and particles dropping from the first tray through the perforated bottom wall thereof. The first tray contains li... | 06/06/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7028637 | Discharged waste processing material for pet animals A discharged-waste processing material for pet animals is formed from a waste material of double sided water resistant paper as a raw material. A chief material of the discharged-waste processing material is crushed paper pieces obtained by finely crushing the doubl... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7007635 | Cat litter pods An apparatus for animal litter called a Cat Litter Pod. This apparatus features a bottom built-in liner, impervious to liquids; a top gauze-like, cheesecloth material to cover the litter granules; a way to join the top and bottom to provide an encasement space; and ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6962129 | Clumping compacted bicarb litter An animal litter composition comprising a particulate, water-absorbent clayey component such as bentonite and a solid particulate compacted sodium bicarbonate. ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6955505 | Beach restoration and regeneration systems, methods and compositions A variety of types of wood matter may be used as a starter material. The starter material is processed into wood pieces in the range of about twenty mesh to six inches to form a base product. The base product is installed in windrows along the beach. A fence may be ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6936344 | Absorbent composition of matter for odoriferous substances and releaser of diverse active ingredients A new product is described characterized by its qualities to absorb undesirable scents present in the air, while serving at the same time as a carrier for aromas, fragrances, flavorings, repellents, attractants and other active ingredients. The active ingredients ar... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6863027 | Method of making coconut coir pitch cat litter from powder created from crushed coconut husks A method of making pellets of coconut coir pith used as cat litter. The coconut coir pith is nontoxic, lightweight and creates very little dust when compared to other cat litter products. Also, the coir pith pore structure absorbs all of the cat urine and doesn't re... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6745720 | Clumping animal litter and method of making same Animal litter composed of plural discrete particles that are dual component granules. Each of the absorbent granules of this invention is made up of an inner core and an external coating complex. The inner core of the granule may be made with natural or artificial f... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6662749 | Clumping cellulosic animal litter Clumping cellulosic animal litter comprising a cellulosic substrate coated with a first coating of a dual adhesive and surface active agent, and a second coating of guar gum, and the method of making such particles.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6659042 | Composite clumping cat litter An economical process that combines bentonite, or similar clays, that form a clump when in contact with cat urine, with waste cellulosic fibrous materials, preferably paper mill sludge, to form a light weight scoopable (clumping) cat litter product. In th... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6635344 | Composition absorbing odorous substances and releasing various active substances A new product is described characterized by its qualities to absorb undesirable scents present in the air, while serving at the same time as a carrier for aromas, fragrances, flavorings, repellents, attractants and other active ingredients. The active ing... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6619234 | Absorbent compacted composition An absorbent compacted composition is disclosed. The absorbent compacted composition of the present invention consists essentially of clay, a finely divided cellulosic material, such as fir, and finely divided pine. The amount of finely divided cellulosic... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6405678 | Granular absorbent article for pet animals An absorbent material for house pet animals, includes pulp fibers containing a natural or synthetic polymer and formed in a granular shape; and a solution of an amphoteric polymer having an acidic pH. The solution is added to the pulp fibers.... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6405676 | Discharged urine or other waste fluids processing material for animals A discharged urine or other waste fluids processing material for animals is fabricated of a short twisted paper rod obtained by cutting a twisted string into short pieces which twisted string is formed by twisting a strip of paper. The short twisted paper... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6401662 | Absorbent compacted composition An absorbent compacted composition is disclosed. The absorbent compacted composition of the present invention consists essentially of clay, a finely divided cellulosic material, such as fir, and finely divided pine. The amount of finely divided cellulosic... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6386144 | Method of manufacturing absorbent material for conversion to fertilizer A method of producing an organic fertilizer from a highly absorbent animal bedding material manufactured from recycled waste paper, cotton fiber and cotton gin waste, and gypsum. The recycled waste products are combined to form a slurry mixture for proces... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6371050 | Pet animal body waste treating material A pet animal body waste treating material which enables disposal of pet animal body waste, such as urine, mollock or so forth, in a similar manner as household combustible waste, and which can be manufactured easily at low material cost, can maintain sati... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6363888 | Absorbent compacted composition An absorbent compacted composition is disclosed. The absorbent compacted composition of the present invention consists essentially of zeolite, a finely divided cellulosic material, such as fir, and finely divided pine. The amount of finely divided cellulo... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6360478 | Mechanically bonded fiber mulch and process for producing same Completely biodegradable mulch products which form a mechanically-bonded yet open fiber mulch matrix contain natural fibers and interlockable crimped natural fibers, the crimped natural fibers being crimped by a process which induces a water-resistant per... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6276300 | Animal litter A litter composition including paper, sawdust, and zeolite molecular sieve is described. The composition is formed into pellets or discs having a size, soil-like consistency, and texture which is believed to be attractive to dogs. In addition, the litter ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6260511 | Process for the preparation of absorbent materials Methods are provided for preparing absorbent material, comprising providing non-broken down and uncut recycled fiber sludge having a moisture content of greater than about 40%; pelletizing said recycled fiber sludge to form wet pellets; and drying said we... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6227145 | Household animal waste collection sheet A household animal waste collection sheet having a liquid permeable top sheet, a liquid impermeable backing sheet and an absorbent core interposed between the top sheet and the backing sheet, is disclosed. The absorbent core is formed of a pulp layer and ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6148768 | Pet litter for disposal of animal wastes and process for producing the same Pet litter for disposal of animal wastes, which comprises granular bodies containing fiber and/or super absorbent polymer and each of the granular bodies is compressed to be flat-shaped. The pet litter can readily absorb animal wastes and can be effective... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6101762 | Soil covering medium of the mulch type or the like A soil covering medium of the mulch type or the like, constituted by vegele fibers having a cumulative weight of lignin and resin greater than or equal to about 25% by weight relative to the dry weight of the fibers and a length greater than or equal to ... | 08/15/2000 |
