Animal litter
US7895976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2/22
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A litter which has superior absorbency and deodorization capabilities, does not roll nor spread over a wide area easily, does not easily stick to the bottom of animals' feet, and is not easily carried out of the container when an animal enters or exits a container holding this litter is provided. By combining micronized resin or adhesive agent of which the main ingredient is silica sol to silica gel powder and compressing and molding, a litter which has superior absorbency and deodorization capabilities, does not roll nor spread over a wide area easily, does not easily stick to the bottom of animals' feet, and is not easily carried out of the container when an animal enters or exits a container holding this litter can be provided.
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