Animal litter, process for preparing animal litter, and method for removal of animal waste
US6216634A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K1/0155
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A grain-based animal litter comprising discrete plural particles of a grain-based substrate, which particles tend to agglomerate into clumps when wetted. The litter of the invention absorbs liquids such as animal excretions, and substantially reduces the odor thereof. Preferably, the-substrate is a grain germ; more preferably, the substrate is a corn germ; most preferably, the substrate is washed, spent grain germ. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the grain germ is provided in the form of discrete plural granules, each of which granules includes a cohesiveness agent in an amount sufficient to enhance the cohesiveness of the granule.
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