US3939606A
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Mulch and methods of manufacturing and utilizing the same
Assignee: COMPOSITE REINFORCEMENTS Inc
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Filing: 1974-05-17
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1994-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A mulch comprises a paper sheet covered substantially completely on one side thereof with a water-impervious material and treated at marginal regions only of the opposite side thereof with a water-insoluble fungicide. The marginal regions of the mulch may be treated as the mulch is fed from a supply roll and laid upon the ground, with the water-impervious side facing downward. The treated marginal regions are covered with soil to anchor the mulch and to provide a long-term mulch without substantial deterioration.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph S. Vandemark
- 👤 Robert T. Seith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:41
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/30; A01G13/32; A01G13/33; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24752; Y10T428/24769
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
An improved mulch comprising a sheet of paper substantially completely covered at one side thereof with a water-impervious material and coated at the opposite side thereof, only at marginal regions including planar side surfaces along opposite edges of the sheet, with a water-insoluble fungicide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
44 words
An improved mulch comprising a sheet of paper substantially completely covered at one side thereof with a water-impervious material and coated at the opposite side thereof, only at marginal regions including planar side surfaces along opposite edges of the sheet, with a water-insoluble fungicide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A mulch in accordance with claim 1, wherein said marginal regions are spaced from said edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mulch in accordance with claim 1, wherein said water-impervious material is a plastic layer.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of manufacturing a mulch, which comprises covering one side of a sheet of paper with a water-impervious material, and coating marginal regions only of the opposite side, including planar side surfaces adjacent to opposite edges of the sheet, with a water-insoluble fungicide.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of manufacturing a mulch, which comprises covering one side of a sheet of paper with a water-impervious material, and coating marginal regions only of the opposite side, including planar side surfaces adjacent to opposite edges of the sheet, with a water-insoluble fungicide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method in accordance with claim 4, wherein the said marginal regions are spaced from said edges.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3341349A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |