Molded or extruded cork composite and method of manufacturing compressed cork pet products and pet toys made from the same
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Dec 29, 2015
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Jan 15, 2015
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Jun 28, 2013
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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.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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OURPET'S COMPANY | 1300 EAST STREET FAIRPORT HARBOR OH 44077 |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- A01N Class
- 2039 Applications Filed
- 1809 Patents Issued To-Date
- 88.72 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Tsengas, Steven | Fairport Harbor, US | 113 | 1654 |
# of filed Patents : 113 Total Citations : 1654 |
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