Compostable/biodegradable christmas tree disposal container
OwnerSean Gaddisinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for encasing, transporting and disposing a natural tree in a manner most conducive to protecting the environment. More particularly, the invention relates to systems and methods using a compostable, biodegradable bag large enough to encase a tree for handling it in transport and in disposal. Though there are several different embodiments of biodegradable bags that may be used for the design, this disclosure covers two embodiments: a top-down approach, wherein the bag is sheathed over the tree starting from the top, and a bottom-up one where the trunk fits through an aperture in the bag, and is then cloaked upwards around the tree. In either case, the bag is then sealed and fastened.
Claims18
A biodegradable, ecologically-friendly container for enclosing an entire tree for transport and disposal, which prevents littering by debris shed by the tree, comprising:
- a biodegradable bag which fits around the tree, said bag consisting of a biodegradable material such as a polymer manufactured from organic raw materials;
- a plurality of apertures to accept ingress of the tree.
An ecologically-friendly method for enclosing an entire tree for transport and disposal, preventing littering by debris shed by the tree, comprising the steps of:
- accepting ingress of the tree into at least one aperture within a biodegradable container in the form of a bag which fits around the tree, said bag consisting of a biodegradable material such as a polymer manufactured from organic raw materials;
- sealing at least one of the apertures.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.