Patent ID: 7360503
Filing Date: 2008-04-22
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An atomization system for odor control in a livestock storage facility, including: a reservoir capable of holding a sufficient quantity of an odor control product, wherein the odor control product includes a mixture of a vegetable oil, a natural acidic compound, alcohol, and water; a pump in communication with the reservoir; a circulation loop running throughout the livestock storage facility and communicating with the pump and the reservoir; a plurality of atomization nozzles connected with the circulation loop for distribution of the odor control product onto surfaces of the storage facility and the livestock; a bypass loop having: a ball valve inserted into the circulation loop prior to a connection between the circulation loop and the reservoir; a bypass line connected with a first area of the circulation loop prior to the ball valve and extending to a second area of the circulation loop near the connection of the circulation loop with and subsequent to the pump; a check valve in the bypass line; and wherein the ball valve is closed to separate the circulation loop from the reservoir.