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Title: Process and apparatus for producing compost

Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing compost having a high nutrient value from a mixture of animal manure and sawdust. The composter has two parallel shafts with radially projecting fingers which, when the shafts are rotated, slowly and gently churn and agitate the mixture in the composting chamber while air is directed therethrough at a predetermined low rate. When the composting action is completed the compost is promptly dried and packaged in moisture impervious containers.


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Inventors: Brill, Joseph H. (Deckerville, MI, US)

Application Number: 791690
Filing Date: 1977-04-28
Publication_date: 1980-03-18
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Primary Class(es): 71/9 71/21, 71/22, 71/23
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US Patent Ref:
66646Jul, 1867Smith259/104.
1363230Dec, 1920Clark259/104.
2474833Jul, 1949Ewenson71/9.
2864672Dec, 1958Brooks71/9.
3041157Jun, 1962Crane71/9.
3138447Jun, 1964Ewenson71/9.
3718451Feb, 1973Baumann71/9.
3964874Jun, 1976Maruko259/104.

Other Refs: 2251582
Apr, 1973DE
Other References: Zinsser, Hans et al., A Textbook of Bacteriology," D. Appleton-Century Co., N.Y., 1935, p. 93.