US 5,364,204 A · Cover for an area of ground

Abstract

A cover unit 12 adapted to interlock with other such units having a top surface 14 capable of supporting persons. The unit 12 is formed of semi-opaque plastics material thereby providing for a required reduced amount of light to reach any plants located beneath the unit 12. A grid is provided by a plurality of recesses 18, 20 on the surface 14, the recesses 18, 20 accepting liquids thereby permitting evaporation and run-off of the liquids from the unit 12. A framework of ribs 22 is provided on the underside of each unit 12. Locating means may be provided on the ribs 22 in the form of spikes 24 or alternatively feet 224. The locating means are shaped to engage the ground beneath the unit 12 substantially without causing damage thereto. A plurality of ports 28 extend through the unit 12 enabling plants beneath the unit 12 to breathe. The ports 28 and recesses 18, 20 are of a size to be bridged by footwear.

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Dependent claims

Apparatus for temporarily covering an area of ground and which is reusable at the same or another location, said apparatus comprising:

(a) covering means for defining a surface capable of supporting one or more persons thereon above the area of ground;
(b) said covering means defining therein a plurality of holes extending therethrough to permit air to reach plants covered by said apparatus, said holes being of a size sufficiently small to be bridged by footwear;
(c) locating means for locating said apparatus on the ground, said locating means comprising a downwardly extending member for locating said covering means in spaced apart relation to the ground, said locating means further including feet extending transversely from said downwardly extending member to be capable of spreading load applied to said covering means away from said downwardly extending member;
(d) light-admitting means for enabling continued growth of plants in said area when covered by said apparatus.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Cover for an area of ground

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Cover for an area of ground

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