Adhesive Membrane Used To Preserve The Fresh Cut Characteristics Of A Christmas Tree Base
AssigneeFresh Cut Tech LLC
InventorJames Scott Edwards
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Abstract
A membrane for covering the cut end of a tree trunk to prevent the tree from creating a seal after it has been cut. The membrane is attachable to the cut end surface of the tree trunk and includes a hydrating layer comprising a hydrogel. The hydrogel, made up primarily of water, adheres to the cut end surface of the tree trunk to continue hydrating the tree, and prevents air from reaching the tree's exposed transport tissue. In some embodiments, the membrane includes a backing layer and a release layer on opposite sides of the hydrating layer.
Claims22
A membrane for preventing the cut end of a tree trunk from sealing up after cutting, comprising:
- a backing layer;
- and
- a hydrating layer adjacent to the backing layer, the hydrating layer comprising a hydrogel that adheres to the cut end of the tree trunk;
- wherein the hydrogel is comprised of at least 90% water and is electron cured.
A membrane for preventing the cut end of a tree trunk from sealing up after cutting, comprising:
- a water-permeable hydrating layer comprising a hydrogel that adheres to the cut end of the tree trunk;
- wherein the hydrogel comprises at least 90% water.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.