Compressed coconut coir pith granules and methods for the production and use thereof
AssigneeOMS Investments, Inc.
InventorsMarcus Bertin, Eric Nelson, Mark Yelanich
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Abstract
Compressed coconut coir pith granules having unique physical and horticultural characteristics are provided along with methods for producing such compressed products by subjecting coconut coir pith to compaction utilizing a roll compactor and subsequently granulating the compacted material.
Claims40
A composition produced by a method comprising:
- a. subjecting a substrate material consisting of coconut coir pith to roll compaction;
- and
- b. granulating the roll compacted material to form a granulated composition;
- wherein the granulated composition retains a final moisture content of about 8% to about 17%.
A composition produced by a method comprising:
- a. subjecting a substrate material consisting of coconut coir pith to roll compaction;
- and
- b. granulating the roll compacted material to form a granulated composition;
- wherein the granulated composition completely expands within about 15 seconds after exposure to moisture.
A method for preparing compressed coconut coir pith granules comprising:
- a. subjecting a substrate material consisting of coconut coir pith to roll compaction;
- and
- b. granulating the roll compacted material to form the granulated compositions;
- wherein the composition retains a final moisture content of about 8% to about 17%.
A compressed and granulated composition comprising a substrate material consisting of 100% coir pith;
- wherein the final moisture content of said composition is about 8% to about 17%;
- and further wherein the composition is capable of completely expanding in 15 seconds upon contact with water.
A method of providing a garden amendment or lawn bare spot repair, said method comprising the steps of:
- a. incorporating into soil, pouring onto a soil surface, or sprinkling on a lawn bare spot a composition produced by a method comprising (i) subjecting a substrate material consisting of coconut coir pith to roll compaction;
- and (ii) granulating the roll compacted material to form a granulated composition, wherein the composition retains a final moisture content of about 8% to about 17%;
- b. adding water to the composition;
- and
- c. completely expanding the composition within 15 seconds of adding said water.
A compressed and granulated composition comprising a substrate material consisting of 100% coir pith;
- wherein the final moisture content of said composition is about 8% to about 17%.
A compressed and granulated composition comprising a substrate material consisting of 100% coir pith;
- wherein the composition is capable of completely expanding in 15 seconds upon contact with water.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.