Patent ID: 7028637
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A discharged-waste processing material for use by pet animals, comprising: a granular body formed of an aggregate of crushed paper pieces, each having a size of 5 mm to 10 mm; wherein each of said crushed paper pieces comprises a paper layer, and water resistant laminate film layers on opposing sides of said paper layer; wherein said granular body has a plurality of communication voids formed between said water resistant laminate film layers of adjacent ones of said crushed paper pieces for guiding discharged urine to a core part of said granular body; wherein said crushed paper pieces have sheared surfaces through which urine can be absorbed into said paper layers thereof between said water resistant laminate layers thereof, such that the urine is retained in said paper layers; and wherein at least one of water-absorbent polymer powder, vegetable powder and vegetable fiber is contained in said plurality of communication voids so as to co-act with said crushed paper pieces to enhance retention of the urine in said granular body.