US5295456A
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Deodorizing additives for animal litters
Assignee: Church and Dwight Co Inc
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Filing: 1993-05-03
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Granted: 1994-03-22
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Expires: 2013-05-03
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a solid particulate deodorizing additive composition for a water-absorbent animal litter comprising sodium bicarbonate (SBC) or potassium bicarbonate (KBC), the particles of which are substantially coated with a mineral oil, mixed with a powdered siliceous material, e.g., expanded perlite, having a bulk density significantly lower than the density of SBC or KBC, the coated particles of SBC or KBC being stably adhered to and agglomerated with the particles of the siliceous material.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick W. Lawson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/015; A01K1/0152; A01K1/0154
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A solid particulate deodorizing additive composition for a water-absorbent animal litter comprising a salt selected from the group consisting of sodium bicarbonate (SBC) and potassium bicarbonate (KBC), the particles of which are substantially coated with a mineral oil, mixed with a powdered siliceous material having a bulk density significantly lower than the density of said salt, said coated particles of said salt being stably adhered t and agglomerated with said particles of siliceous material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A solid particulate deodorizing additive composition for a water-absorbent animal litter comprising a salt selected from the group consisting of sodium bicarbonate (SBC) and potassium bicarbonate (KBC), the particles of which are substantially coated with a mineral oil, mixed with a powdered siliceous material having a bulk density significantly lower than the density of said salt, said coated particles of said salt being stably adhered t and agglomerated with said particles of siliceous material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
8 words
The composition of claim 1 comprising sodium bicarbonate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said siliceous material is expanded perlite.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 1 also containing a fragrance having the property of at least partially masking unpleasant odors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
The composition of claim 1 also containing zinc oxide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 5 wherein said zinc oxide has a primary particle size of about 5 nanometers to 10 microns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said siliceous material has a bulk density of about 50 to 300 g/l.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The composition of claim 7 wherein said bulk density is about 70 to 150 g/l.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The composition of claim 1 comprising about 80 to 99 wt. % of said salt about 0.1 to 2.0 wt. % of mineral oil, and about 0.5 to 20 wt. % of siliceous material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The composition of claim 9 containing about 92 to 98 wt. % of said salt, about 0.5 to 1.0 wt. % of mineral oil, and about 1 to 5 wt. % of siliceous material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
An animal litter comprising a basic water-absorbent litter material and the deodorizing additive composition of claim 1.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of preparing a solid particulate deodorizing additive composition for a water-absorbent animal litter comprising mixing a slat selected from the group consisting of sodium bicarbonate (SBC) and potassium bicarbonate (KBC) with sufficient mineral oil to substantially coat the particles of said salt while maintaining a solid particulate deodorizing consistency, and blending said coated salt with a siliceous material having a bulk density substantially lower than the density of said salt, to produce a solid particulate composition in which said coated salt particles are stably adhered to and agglomerated with the particles said of siliceous material.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of preparing a solid particulate deodorizing additive composition for a water-absorbent animal litter comprising mixing a slat selected from the group consisting of sodium bicarbonate (SBC) and potassium bicarbonate (KBC) with sufficient mineral oil to substantially coat the particles of said salt while maintaining a solid particulate deodorizing consistency, and blending said coated salt with a siliceous material having a bulk density substantially lower than the density of said salt, to produce a solid particulate composition in which said coated salt particles are stably adhered to and agglomerated with the particles said of siliceous material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said additive composition is further mixed with a powdered fragrance preblend prepared by blending a fragrance carrier with a perfume oil
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