Method and machine for changing agricultural mulch
OwnerPaul W. W. Clarke, Timothy M. Scrubyinventors
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Abstract
A method and machine for changing or renewing the color and/or light reflection, transmission, and absorption characteristics of an existing layer of synthetic agricultural mulch or prolonging the usefulness of the existing mulch by applying a layer of new mulch to the pre-existing mulch in a cultivated field using heat welding/fusion or adhesive or mechanical fastening for attachment of new mulch to existing mulch and at least one blower for clearing debris from the existing mulch prior to application of new mulch, with the machine being able to be drawn by a tractor, laborer, or draft animal.
Claims9
A method of changing the color and/or light absorption, reflection or transmission properties of a layer of synthetic agricultural mulch lying on the ground or restoring the structural properties of said layer comprising the step of laying and securing onto said layer of mulch another layer of synthetic agricultural mulch of similar or different color and/or light absorbing, reflecting, or transmitting properties.
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