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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 19, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Brian S. Baldwin, Mississippi State, MS (US);
J. Michael Goatley, Jr., Mississippi State, MS (US);
Marty J. Fuller, Mississippi State, MS (US);
Nancy A. Reichert, Mississippi State, MS (US);
Kevin L. Hensler, Mississippi State, MS (US);
Assignee:
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01C 1/04 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01C 1/04 ;
Abstract
A soil- and grass seed-less sod precursor containing a non-woven bio-cellulosic fiber mat and grass sprigs. The sod precursor can be used to produce a soil-free sod which is useful for manufacturing athletic fields, golf courses and lawns.