Organic composition for erosion control and barrier formation
AssigneeRexius Forest By-Products, Inc.
InventorJohn L. Hoeck, Jr.
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Abstract
A biodegradable product for use as a ground cover or in the formation of a berm and comprising a major component of organic particulate as compost or a mulch containing compost. Additional components include granular molasses, granular guar, cotton seed meal and soy bean meal. A blower system for delivery of the product is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,036,406 incorporated herein by reference, and which discloses a vehicle supported system for mixing and discharging the product. The present product applied as a blanket serves to inhibit erosion and promote plant growth. When used in berm construction, the product constitutes a barrier aiding in the confinement of hazardous matter.
Claims8
An erosion preventing compound for deposit on an earthen surface and comprising,
- organic particulate,
- granular molasses at a rate of one-eighth pound to one pound per cubic yard of organic particulate,
- powdered guar at a rate of one-half pound to three pounds per cubic yard of organic particulate, and
- seed meal at a rate of one-half pound to four pounds per cubic yard of organic particulate;
- whereby the erosion preventing compound is capable of being discharged and shaped into a berm without further components being added to the compound.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.