US4465019A
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Method for deodorizing animal waste and preparing pet litter
Assignee: Green Mountain Products Inc
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Filing: 1983-09-02
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Granted: 1984-08-14
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Expires: 2003-09-02
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
2026-11-08 13:01
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/015; A01K1/0152; A01K1/0155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for deodorizing animal waste comprising the steps of: depositing said waste into contact with dried citrus pulp, said dried citrus pulp being obtainable by: (a) squeezing raw citrus fruits to remove the juice therefrom; and (b) cutting and drying squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp having a range of about 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch in both length and width.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for deodorizing animal waste comprising the steps of: depositing said waste into contact with dried citrus pulp, said dried citrus pulp being obtainable by: (a) squeezing raw citrus fruits to remove the juice therefrom; and (b) cutting and drying squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp having a range of about 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch in both length and width.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said cut and dried pieces of pulp of between 1/8 and 3/8 inch in length and width constitute 80%-90% by weight of the bulk of said pulp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The process for preparing a pet litter comprising: squeezing citrus fruit to remove the juice therefrom; and cutting and drying the squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp between 1/8 to 3/8 inch in both length and width.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The process for preparing a pet litter comprising: squeezing citrus fruit to remove the juice therefrom; and cutting and drying the squeezed citrus fruit into small pieces of citrus pulp between 1/8 to 3/8 inch in both length and width.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said cut and dried pieces of pulp between 1/8 to 3/8 inch in length and width constitute 80%-90% by weight of the bulk of said pulp.
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 is orange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
The process for preparing pet litter comprising: (a) squeezing raw citrus fruit to remove the juices therefrom; (b) cutting and drying said citrus fruit; and (c) sifting said fruit to remove a proportion of said pulp larger in size than between 1/8 to 3/8 inch in both length and width, which size has been determined as optimum to coat animal feces to be deposited in said pet litter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
68 words
The process for preparing pet litter comprising: (a) squeezing raw citrus fruit to remove the juices therefrom; (b) cutting and drying said citrus fruit; and (c) sifting said fruit to remove a proportion of said pulp larger in size than between 1/8 to 3/8 inch in both length and width, which size has been determined as optimum to coat animal feces to be deposited in said pet litter.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-08-14 | 1988-02-13 | 1988-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-14 | 1992-02-13 | 1992-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-14 | 1996-02-13 | 1996-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |