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Sprayable hydromulch

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-03
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 2000-03-03
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Abstract

Abstract The present invention is directed to a sprayable hydromulch which is effective in reclaiming land, and which is particularly useful in planting seed to establish ground cover on reclaimed strip mining areas.

Inventors

  • 👤 William B. Hansford

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 16:17
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K17/00; C09K17/52; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/28; Y10; Y10S; Y10S111/00; Y10S111/915

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim 68 words
A pumpable hydromulch composition suitable for use in soil reclaimation, which comprises, on a dry weight basis: Hay 80-90% Paper Stock 10-17% Binder up to 1.5% Coloring Agent up to 1.5% wherein said hay fibers are no greater than about 6 inches in length, and wherein said paper stock is in the form of particles of an average size no greater than about 1 inch in both dimensions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 15 words
A composition as described in claim 1 wherein said paper stock is magazine paper stock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 29 words
A composition as described in claim 1, which comprises, on a dry weight basis: Hay about 85% Paper Stock about 12% Binding Agent about 1.5% Coloring Agent about 1.5%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 15 words
A composition as described in claim 3, wherein said paper stock is magazine paper stock.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 83 words
A pumpable hydromulch composition suitable for use in soil reclaimation, which comprises, on a dry weight basis: Hay 80-90% Paper Stock 10-17% Binder up to 1.5% Coloring Agent up to 1.5% wherein said hay fibers average from 21/2 to 4 inches in length but which includes fibers which range between about 1/4 inch and about 6 inches in length, and wherein said paper stock is in the form of particles of an average size no greater than about 1 inch in both dimensions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 15 words
A composition as described in claim 5, wherein said paper stock is magazine paper stock.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 13 words
A composition as described in claim 5, wherein said binder is Karaya gum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 17 words
A composition as described in claim 7, wherein said Kayara gum comprises about 1.5% of said composition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 14 words
A composition as described in claim 5, wherein said coloring agent is Calcozine Green.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 17 words
A composition as described in claim 9, wherein said Calcozine Green comprises about 1.5% of said composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 29 words
A composition as described in claim 5, which comprises, on a dry weight basis: Hay about 85% Paper Stock about 12% Binding Agent about 1.5% Coloring Agent about 1.5%.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 15 words
A composition as described in claim 11, wherein said paper stock is magazine paper stock.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 111 words
A sprayable hydromulch composition used in treating soils to reduce erosion thereof and to aid in the germination of plant seed comprising, on a dry material basis: Hay 85% by weight Paper Magazine Stock 12% by weight Karaya Gum Binding Agent 1.5% by weight Calcozine Green Coloring Agent 1.5% by weight said hay having been reduced in size to pieces between 0.5 inches and 6 inches, having average size of between about 21/2 and 4 inches, said paper magazine stock having been reduced in size to pieces no more than about 1 inch in both dimensions, and from about 1.5 to 5 gallons of water per pound of said dry materials.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 111 words
A sprayable hydromulch composition used in treating soils to reduce erosion thereof and to aid in the germination of plant seed comprising, on a dry material basis: Hay 85% by weight Paper Magazine Stock 12% by weight Karaya Gum Binding Agent 1.5% by weight Calcozine Green Coloring Agent 1.5% by weight said hay having been reduced in size to pieces between 0.5 inches and 6 inches, having average size of between about 21/2 and 4 inches, said paper magazine stock having been reduced in size to pieces no more than about 1 inch in both dimensions, and from about 1.5 to 5 gallons of water per pound of said dry materials.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 12 words
A composition as described in claim 13, wherein supplemental seed is added.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 14 words
A composition as described in claim 13, wherein supplemental seed and fertilizer is added.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1984-11-02 1985-05-04 1985-11-03 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-11-02 1989-05-04 1989-11-03 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-11-02 1993-05-04 1993-11-03 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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