Abstract: Animal litter which includes a bacterial and fungal growth inhibitor sprayed onto the litter prior to packaging. The inhibitor may consist of a complex halocarbon material in an aqueous solution which when spayed on the litter liberates free halogens to control bacterial and fungal growth. Other bacterial inhibitors may also be used.
Abstract: An oil and grease absorbent material formed from treated paper sludge or other fibrous slurries and a method of treating the slurry to form the material which includes the physical properties of clay absorbents. The method involves the addition of materials to the shredded slurry to control color, bacteria, fungi, and density. A quantity of lipophyllic ray cells are added to the slurry to increase oil absorbency. The slurry is then formed into granules and dried before packaging.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 20, 1985
Date of Patent:
March 29, 1988
Assignee:
H. Edward Lowe
Inventors:
H. Edward Lowe, Ricky L. Yoder, Clayton C. Nelson
Abstract: A clay-like filler material formed from treated paper sludge or other fibrous slurries and a method of treating the sludge to form the filler which includes the physical properties of clay fillers. The method involves adding materials to the shredded slurry to control color, bacteria, fungi, absorbency, pests, and fragrance. The slurry is then formed into granules and dried prior to being packaged.