Cover for animal waste collection area
US7491265B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2257/406
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cover member adapted to confine gaseous emissions from animal waste in a waste collection area having a base for contacting and floating on at least a portion of a surface of the animal waste and a cover with at least one surface extending from the base. The cover member can include a buoyant frame to define a generally pyramid shape. The cover includes a layer of geotextile material and can include organic filter material with the internal volume of the cover member. A plurality of cover members can be closely aligned to cover a substantial portion of the surface of the animal waste.
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