Sorbent and applications
US7426902B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K1/0155
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A species of bean, Phaseolus vulgaris L., is pelleted, crumbled and sieved to a desired size. A sorbent produced therefrom has excellent sorbency and clumping, and is consequently well-suited for application as a scoopable animal litter. Alternative applications include, but are not limited to, industrial, commercial and residential sorbents, and high nitrogen content tackifiers suitable for hydro-seeding and other application.
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