Animal bedding, process and apparatus for preparing the same
AssigneeRecycled Paper Bedding, Inc.
InventorPatrick W. Whiteman
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Abstract
This invention is directed to a new and improved animal bedding comprising newsprint subdivided into a range of particle sizes. The bedding provides the necessary liquid absorbence and resistance to compaction without excessive dust. The invention is directed also to the process and hammermill apparatus for preparing said bedding.
Claims2
An animal bedding comprising subdivided newsprint consisting essentially of flat particles with irregularly shaped major surfaces of a maximum diameter not more than about three times the minimum diameter, said maximum diameter being less than about one-inch, said particles having a particle size distribution including at least about 15 wt. percent greater than one-quarter inch maximum diameter, at least about 40 wt. percent greater than 1/32 inch but less than one-quarter inch in maximum diameter and not more than about 30 wt. percent smaller than 1/32 inch in maximum diameter.
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