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Animal litter and method for deodorizing animal waste with dried citrus pulp
Assignee: Green Mountain Products Inc
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Filing: 1982-05-10
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Granted: 1983-06-07
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Expires: 2002-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A method is provided for deodorizing and absorbing the excreta from animals, and particularly from pet animals. The method utilizes dried citrus pulp or sugar beet pulp which both coats the animal feces and absorbs urine. The residual acids and sugars left in the dried pulp serve to neutralize the odor of the excreta.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-08 13:42
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/015; A01K1/0152; A01K1/0155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A method for deodorizing animal waste comprising the step of depositing said waste into contact with dried citrus pulp wherein said dried citrus pulp is obtainable by: (a) squeezing raw citrus fruit to remove the juice therefrom; (b) cutting said squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp; (c) drying said citrus pulp; and (d) chopping the dried citrus pulp into bits to obtain a desired size for adhering to animal waste.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
73 words
A method for deodorizing animal waste comprising the step of depositing said waste into contact with dried citrus pulp wherein said dried citrus pulp is obtainable by: (a) squeezing raw citrus fruit to remove the juice therefrom; (b) cutting said squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp; (c) drying said citrus pulp; and (d) chopping the dried citrus pulp into bits to obtain a desired size for adhering to animal waste.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said bits are within the range of about 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch in both length and width.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A process for preparing a pet litter comprising: squeezing citrus fruit to remove the juice therefrom; cutting said squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp; drying said citrus pulp; and chopping the dried pulp into bits of a size for adhering to animal waste for use as a litter material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A process for preparing a pet litter comprising: squeezing citrus fruit to remove the juice therefrom; cutting said squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp; drying said citrus pulp; and chopping the dried pulp into bits of a size for adhering to animal waste for use as a litter material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 3 comprising the additional step of further squeezing said small pieces of citrus pulp to remove additional sugars and liquors therefrom before said drying step.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The process of claim 3 further comprising the step of adding lime or dolomitic limestone to said squeezed citrus fruit before it is cut, said lime or dolomitic limestone serving to facilitate the further processing of said fruit during said cutting step.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said fruit is grapefruit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said fruit comprises oranges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said bits are within the range of about 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch in both length and width.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
Animal litter for deodorizing animal waste comprising dried citrus pulp obtained by: (a) squeezing raw citrus fruit to remove the juice therefrom. (b) cutting said squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp; (c) drying said citrus pulp; and (d) chopping the dried citrus pulp into bits to obtain a desired size for adhering to animal waste.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
Animal litter for deodorizing animal waste comprising dried citrus pulp obtained by: (a) squeezing raw citrus fruit to remove the juice therefrom. (b) cutting said squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp; (c) drying said citrus pulp; and (d) chopping the dried citrus pulp into bits to obtain a desired size for adhering to animal waste.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The animal litter of claim 9 wherein said bits are within the range of about 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch in both length and width.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The animal litter of claim 9 wherein said small pieces of citrus pulp are further squeezed before said drying step to remove additional sugars and liquors therefrom.
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