(under subclass 171) Subject matter wherein the liquid absorbing substance includes cellulose which is initially in the form of a thin, matted, fibrous sheet, i.e., paper, or is created from a pulp, sludge, or slurry associated therewith.
(1) Note. Wood or cellulose particles, per se, are not proper for this subclass.
(2) Note. Subsequently, the paper related component may be made into pellets, granules, cut strips, etc.