Biodegradable planters
AssigneesIvy Acres, Inc., Excelhigh, Inc.
InventorsJack Van de Wetering, Shantha Athalage
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Abstract
A biodegradable planter made from straw and coir is described. The composition is made from a blend of about 1 to about 99% straw and 99% to about 1% coir. The planter is sprayed on at least one surface with a latex. Preferably it is sprayed with a natural latex.
Claims19
An improved biodegradable planter comprising a blend of about 1 to about 99% straw and 99% to about 1% coir, said planter having been sprayed on at least one surface with a latex.
A method of forming a biodegradable planter comprising blending straw and coir so that the mixture has a composition of about 1 to about 99% straw and about 99 to about 1% coir,
- pressing said blend to form a sheet
- applying a latex coating to at least one side of said sheet
- forming said sheet into a planter having a base and one or more sidewalls.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.