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Animal litter

US7895976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2005
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 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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