Mulching pellets United States Patent 06076299

06076299 is referenced by 25 patents and cites 15 patents.

Mulching pellets made from fmely divided paper and wood, a clay binder, a highly water absorbent natural polymer, and a surfactant. The pellets absorb at least four times their weight in water. The pellets substantially reduce water run-off and soil erosion as compared to other mulch pellets.

Title
Mulching pellets
Application Number
8/795253
Publication Number
6076299
Application Date
February 10, 1997
Publication Date
June 20, 2000
Inventor
Gary B Bowers
Johnson City
TN, US
Kevin Spittle
Stanley
NC, US
Agent
Brooks & Kushman PC
Assignee
Fibert Products Company
TN, US
IPC
A01G 7/00
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Citations: 25 (view full list)

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