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Hydrostraw, LLC

Terry D Peters

Edward Stanley Lee

A combination hydro straw mulch is used for hydroseeding and hydromulching for seed establishment and erosion control. The formulation of the mulch is preferably, but not limited to, approximately 85% hammermilled straw, approximately 10% hammermilled paper, and approximately 5% processed jute fibers. The hammermilled straw is preferably Kentucky Bluegrass straw. The hammermilled paper particles are used for its water holding capacity. The paper aids in pumpability and reduces the amount of water required for pumping a quantity of mulch. The processed jute fibers tangle the straw fibers on the ground to produce a secure ground covering. The hydro straw mulch of the present invention may include other additives as well. Tackifiers and flocculants aid pumpability and help tack the straw fibers to the ground and aid in water infiltration and water clarity. A surfactant ensures wettability. Other additives include green dye.

Hydro straw mulch method

A combination hydro straw mulch is used for hydroseeding and hydromulching for seed establishment and erosion control. The formulation of is preferably, but not limited to, approximately 85% hammermilled straw, approximately 10% hammermilled paper, and approximately 5% processed jute fibers. The hammermilled straw is preferably Kentucky Bluegrass straw. The hammermilled paper particles are used for its water holding capacity. The paper aids in pumpability and reduces the amount of water required for pumping a quantity of mulch. The processed jute fibers tangle the straw fibers on the ground to produce a secure ground covering. The hydro straw mulch of the present invention may include other additives as well. Tackifiers and flocculants aid pumpability and help tack the straw fibers to the ground and aid in water infiltration and water clarity. A surfactant ensures wetability. Other additives include green dye.

Hydro straw mulch

The present invention is for a mulch device for soil stabilization and grass and wildflower seed enhancement comprising pelletized straw mulch having high bulk density, straw fibers, and fertilizing qualities. The pelletized straw mulch is spread onto a surface to reduce soil erosion, to promote seed establishment, to promote water infiltration and retention, to promote soil stabilization and to enhance soil fertilization. Also disclosed is a novel method of using straw for soil stabilization and grass and wildflower seed enhancement.

Pelletized straw mulch and method of use thereof for soil stabilization and grass and wildflower seed enhancement

A railroad track switch stand includes a support frame having a throw crank operably mounted thereon for reciprocating a connecting rod. A pair of cams are mounted on the throw crank so as to rotate the throw crank on the frame. A throw arm is operably connected to the frame and associated with one cam so as to engage the cam and rotate the throw crank. A second throw arm is associated with the second cam so as to engage the second cam and rotate the throw crank. The throw arms are mounted on the frame so as to be out of engagement with the associated cams, until moved between first and second positions. Each throw arm has a cam-engaging roller which is slidably mounted, so as to engage the associated cam when the throw arm and cam are initially in adjacent positions, and so as to bypass engagement with the cam when the cam and throw arm are initially in opposite positions. The first and second throw arms are independently operable to allow either throw arm to throw the throw crank and thereby throw the associated railroad track switch.

Switch stand

A method for modifying a railway switch stand is utilized on conventional switch stands having a table mounted on legs above a base plate, a rotatable throw crank having a shaft extending vertically from the base plate through the table, and a handle extending from a yoke which is attached to the throw crank shaft above the table. The first step in modifying the switch stand is to remove the handle and yoke from the throw crank shaft. A housing having gear works therein is mounted to the table and a yoke within the housing is attached to the throw crank shaft. A bevel gear in the gear works is mounted on the yoke for rotation with the shaft, and a pinion gear is mounted in the housing for rotation intermeshed with the first bevel gear. A rotatable wheel-type handle is mounted to the pinion gear so as to enable the switch to be open or throw by rotating the handle and thereby rotating the throw crank shaft. The gears are designed to provide a gear reduction of about four to one so that one full rotation of the wheel will rotate the throw crank shaft approximately 90.degree.. A pivotable arm is provided on the wheel which will engage the lot of a backing plate mounted adjacent the wheel, so as to selectively lock the wheel in a specific position. The method includes the additional step of removing the switch stand table. In this method, the adaptor has the housing and gear works mounted directly on a switch stand table. The replacement table with the adaptor is then mounted on the switch stand legs with bolts, and the adaptor yoke sleeve is connected to the throw crank shaft.

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Elkhorn, NE, United States of America

Terry D Peters