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Fluid absorbent composition
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-12
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Granted: 1991-10-22
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Expires: 2006-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A composition for absorbing liquids comprises an organic material derived from at least one substance selected from the group consisting of plant gums and plant mucilages. The absorbing compositions are applied as powders, pastes, or sheets.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Hatton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:28
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K3/00; C09K3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
29 words
A synthetic composition for absorbing a liquid, such as oils and the like for clean up purposes, said composition consisting of ground Plantago psyllium husks mixed with ground newsprint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
29 words
A synthetic composition for absorbing a liquid, such as oils and the like for clean up purposes, said composition consisting of ground Plantago psyllium husks mixed with ground newsprint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition for absorbing a liquid, said composition consisting essentially of ground Plantago psyllium husks mixed with ground newsprint.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition for absorbing a liquid, said composition consisting essentially of ground Plantago psyllium husks mixed with ground newsprint.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A composition according to claim 2, wherein said composition is further modified by a process of adding a quantity of water, arranging said composition in the form of a sheet and removing said water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A composition according to claim 2 wherein said composition is further modified by adding a quantity of water and arranging said composition into the form of a paste.
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