Patents Examined by Jeffrey P Palenik
  • Patent number: 9220238
    Abstract: A cork-catnip composite material is provided that is capable of being molded, compressed, extruded or similarly processed into small or large bodies or sheets and allow for the economic manufacture of a variety of products for domestic pets, especially felines. Dried and granulated catnip (or similar olfactory attractant) is blended with a fill material such as powdered or granulated agglomerate cork material are then mixed with a bonding agent. Lignosulfates bonding agents can be used, as well polyurethane food grade adhesives such as urethane, melaminic and phenolic resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: OURPET'S COMPANY
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas