US4424763A
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Citrus pulp litter for pet animals
Assignee: Green Mountain Products Inc
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Filing: 1983-03-03
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Granted: 1984-01-10
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Expires: 2003-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A litter material, and the method of manufacture thereof, for deodorizing and absorbing the excreta from animals, and particularly, pet animals. The litter contains a mixture of dried citrus pulp bits and fines of specified sizes which coat the animal feces and absorb urine, respectively. 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
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/015; A01K1/0152; A01K1/0155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
Animal litter comprising: a mixture of dried citrus pulp particles having approximately 80% to 90% by weight of bits of a size between approximately 1/8 to 3/8 inch on each side thereof for adhering to and coating animal solid waste, and the remainder fines of a size of less than 1/8 inch on each side thereof for absorbing animal urine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
Animal litter comprising: a mixture of dried citrus pulp particles having approximately 80% to 90% by weight of bits of a size between approximately 1/8 to 3/8 inch on each side thereof for adhering to and coating animal solid waste, and the remainder fines of a size of less than 1/8 inch on each side thereof for absorbing animal urine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A mixture of dried citrus pulp particles for use as an animal litter comprising: dried citrus pulp particles having a size within the range of about 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch on each side thereof for adhering to and coating animal waste; and citrus pulp particles having a size of less than 1/8 inch on each side thereof for absorbing urine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A mixture of dried citrus pulp particles for use as an animal litter comprising: dried citrus pulp particles having a size within the range of about 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch on each side thereof for adhering to and coating animal waste; and citrus pulp particles having a size of less than 1/8 inch on each side thereof for absorbing urine.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-01-09 | 1987-07-11 | 1988-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-09 | 1991-07-11 | 1992-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-09 | 1995-07-11 | 1996-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |