Ricky Dean Yoder

US Patent:

50195646, May 28, 1991

Filed:

Oct 19, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/111016

Inventors:

H. Edward Lowe - Cassopolis MI
Ricky L. Yoder - Elkhart IN
Clayton C. Nelson - Granger IN

Assignee:

Edward Lowe Industries, Inc. - Cassopolis MI

International Classification:

A01N 3308
A01N 3312
A01N 5700

US Classification:

514 75

Abstract:

An agricultural granule capable of carrying and releasing incorporated biocidal or nutritional agricultural chemicals. The granule is formed by the agitative agglomeration of a plant fiber slurry and resembles a clay granule in all respects except for its chemical inertness.

US Patent:

47210591, Jan 26, 1988

Filed:

Aug 27, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/901963

Inventors:

H. Edward Lowe - Cassopolis MI
Ricky L. Yoder - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

A01K 1015

US Classification:

119 1

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.

US Patent:

47343931, Mar 29, 1988

Filed:

Jun 20, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/746748

Inventors:

H. Edward Lowe - Cassopolis MI
Ricky L. Yoder - Elkhart IN
Clayton C. Nelson - Granger IN

International Classification:

B01J 2000
C09K 322

US Classification:

502404

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.