Abstract: Decorative grass and/or packaging materials formed from renewable and/or biodegradable polymer materials, along with methods or production and use thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: A monolayer synthetic or artificial thatch shingle comprising a plurality of tapering extensions extending from a base flange member, the thatch shingle having been formed from a thin sheet of stiff plastic, and the extensions having been formed by removing material from the thin sheet. The base flange member presents a solid surface, such that when shingles are overlaid in successive rows advancing up the pitched roof, the combination of overlapping base flange members provides a water barrier such that all rain water is directed from the slanted roof.

Abstract: The current invention, Terrain Rehab Mats, consist of three portable mats that are intended to simulate outdoor terrain for the express use of the rehabilitation of older adults at risk for falls. The three mats each have a distinct top layer consisting of either, concrete, gravel or grass and then two substrate layers forming one solid layer. Terrain Rehab Mats provide older adults with much needed exposure to outdoor terrain which can often be problematic for older adults with impaired balance and gait. While the current therapeutic tools available offer a variety of tools and equipment, none are known to incorporate outdoor terrain as in this invention. The Terrain Rehab Mats will be used in a variety of rehabilitation settings and with older adults who have a wide range of diagnoses which increases their effectiveness as a rehabilitative tool.

Abstract: The present invention describes a synthetic turf having super absorbent materials in order to keep the synthetic turf cooler than conventional synthetic turfs. The present invention also provides for synthetic turf infill cooling particles comprising a layer of water-absorbing material coating a foundation comprising a core substrate. In one embodiment, the cooling particle is comprised of a core particle or substrate, which is coated with a water-absorbing material. In one embodiment, the water-absorbing material is a super absorbent polymer.

Abstract: An artificial turf for a synthetic field system includes a flexible, water-permeable backing, a pile fabric woven into the backing, and a limited layer of water-absorbent, eco-friendly and light reflective infill deposited within voids formed in the pile fabric. The pile fabric is constructed with a plurality of separate, upwardly standing, reduced height tufts, each tuft including a plurality of synthetic filaments that resemble individual blades of natural grass. The tufts are arranged into parallel rows, with the spacing between rows being fixed and equal to the spacing between successive tufts in each row so as to yield an artificial field surface with an increased density of filaments. The dimensional aspects and high filament density of the artificial turf introduces a number of notable advantages over conventional artificial turfs including better performance, less surface heat retention, improved aesthetics, reduced infill maintenance requirements, and greater compliance with environmental standards.

Abstract: Plant biomass particles coated with a biological agent such as a bacterium or seed, characterized by a length dimension (L) aligned substantially parallel to a grain direction and defining a substantially uniform distance along the grain, a width dimension (W) normal to L and aligned cross grain, and a height dimension (H) normal to W and L. In particular, the L×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel side surfaces characterized by substantially intact longitudinally arrayed fibers, the W×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel end surfaces characterized by crosscut fibers and end checking between fibers, and the L×W dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces.

Abstract: Decorative grass and methods of providing same are disclosed wherein the decorative grass is either maintained in flattened configuration until restraint is removed and/or the decorative grass is curled and/or crimp at a point of use and/or sale.

Abstract: A synthetic ground cover system for erosion control to be placed atop the ground, including a synthetic grass which comprises a composite of one or more geotextiles tufted with synthetic yarns and an impermeable backing/layer. The synthetic ground cover also includes a sand/soil infill ballast applied to the synthetic grass and a binding agent applied to the sand/soil infill to stabilize the sand/soil infill against high velocity water shear forces.

Abstract: An artificial turf surface comprised of natural looking fibrous materials can be infilled with small beads of black crumb rubber coated with heat reflecting material. These beads can also be engineered to have a variable spring force and can also be coated with titanium dioxide powder to have an anti-bacterial effect and laumontite to bind lead. Turf blades can also be coated to increase solar reflection.

Abstract: A metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene resin having a multimodal molecular weight and composition distribution, comprising from 45% by weight to 75% by weight of a low density fraction, said fraction having a density below or equal to 918 g/cm3 as measured following the method of standard test ISO 1183 at a temperature of 23° C., wherein the density of the polyethylene resin is from 0.920 to 0.945 g/cm3, wherein the Mw/Mn of the polyethylene is of from 2.8 to 6, wherein the melt index MI2 of the polyethylene resin of from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min measured following the method of standard test ISO 1133 Condition D at a temperature of 190° C. and under a load of 2.16 kg; and wherein the composition distribution breadth index (CDBI) of the polyethylene resin is below 70%, as analyzed by quench TREF (temperature rising elution fractionation) analysis.

Abstract: A portable synthetic grass turf assembly—that is capable of being assembled, transported, disassembled, and stored—includes a plurality of synthetic grass module units that can be laid side by side atop a base surface to provide a continuous synthetic grass surface for various activities. Each module unit includes a synthetic grass turf with an infill layer of particulate materials disposed among the synthetic grass ribbons and atop a base sheet. A barrier of synthetic ribbons extends about the perimeter of the module unit to retain the particulate material within the module unit during its transportation and storage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composite board including: a core having upper and lower surfaces and at least one aperture extending therebetween, at cast one upper reinforcing layer disposed on the upper surface of the core and at least one lower reinforcing layer disposed on the lower surface of the core, at least one tie member passing through the substantially aligned apertures, each said tie member having a first end portion protruding through said aligned apertures from said upper reinforcing layer and a second end portion protruding through aligned apertures from a lower reinforcing layer, with the surface covered by artificial turf as a means of alternative gripping for the rider. The artificial turf is secured to the upper layer of the skateboard by an adhesive. A process for preparing the composite board and skateboard deck formed from the composite board and artificial turf surface are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are artificial turf with which a temperature alleviation effect can be sustained over an extended period and which is easily maintained, and an artificial turf facility wherein the artificial turf is laid. A first pile (41), and a second pile (42) which comprises a water absorbent void therein which absorbs water, which configure the artificial turf, are placed mixed among each other in a base fabric (31) at a prescribed proportion.

Abstract: A mat for a hybrid sport or decorative turf, having a form of a woven fabric, with a single-sided cover pile made of olefin synthetic yarns such as polyethylene and/or polypropylene and/or polyester, according to a ?W or 5/12W or 7/16W weave structure, comprising pile burls interlaced with weft, wherein the ends of the burls form synthetic grass blades. The mat has from 5000 to 20000 pile burls per m2, a warp density from 54 to 72 ends/10 cm, a weft density from 30 to 80 ends/10 cm and a pile height from 20 to 140 mm, wherein each pile burl (3) is interlaced at least two times over three weft fibres (5), and wherein the total surface mass of the mat is from 753 to 2105 g/m2.

Abstract: An artificial turf filament has a cross-section that includes a body having a center juncture having a first width and a first and second wing member arranged in diverging orientation from the center juncture. Each wing member having a plurality of legs and a plurality of leg junctures positioned between respective legs of the plurality of legs. Moving from the center juncture to a distal end of each wing member, the minimal cross-sectional widths of the respective legs of the plurality of legs decrease and the maximal cross-sectional widths of the respective leg junctures of the plurality of leg junctures decrease.

Abstract: A floor (1) in synthetic grass comprises a substrate (2) in clay, a covering (8) in synthetic grass and an intermediate flexible support structure (12), positioned between the substrate and the covering. The support structure extends in an undulated manner, forming overhanging portions (18) which give the desired yield. Through slots are provided in the support structure for drainage.

Abstract: A portable synthetic grass turf assembly—that is capable of being assembled, transported, disassembled, and stored—includes a plurality of synthetic grass module units that can be laid side by side atop a base surface to provide a continuous synthetic grass surface for various activities. Each module unit includes a synthetic grass turf with an infill layer of particulate materials disposed among the synthetic grass ribbons and atop a base sheet. A barrier of synthetic ribbons extends about the perimeter of the module unit to retain the particulate material within the module unit during its transportation and storage.

Abstract: A camouflage covering which has a surface coating composition which is a metamer of a natural object from an environment of an animal, such as plant life or soil, as perceived by the vision system of the animal, which is created by completing the steps of creating a mathematical model of the vision system of the animal, measuring a set of spectral characteristics from the natural object, entering the set of spectral characteristics as an input into the mathematical model, and using an output of the mathematical model to iteratively create the surface coating composition.

Abstract: A system and method for adjusting the relative stiffness of a synthetic turf system's synthetic ribbons. A stiffening agent is applied to the synthetic turf system such that the synthetic ribbons that are responsive to the stiffening agent will stiffen subsequent to the application of the stiffening agent. The synthetic turf system may include synthetic ribbons that are not responsive to the stiffening agent.

Abstract: An underlayment layer is configured to support an artificial turf assembly. The underlayment layer comprises a core with a top side and a bottom side. The top side has a plurality of spaced apart, upwardly oriented projections that define channels suitable for water flow along the top side of the core when the underlayment layer is positioned beneath an overlying artificial turf assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an artificial turf suitable for sports fields including a substrate to which first artificial grass fibers are attached and a granular infill, which is provided between the first artificial grass fibers and which is made of a recyclable synthetic material. The invention also relates to an improved granular infill for use in an artificial turf suitable for sports fields.

Abstract: A system and method for recycling and repurposing a synthetic turf field cover including a pre-existing mixture of rubber and sand particles embedded in the turf material. The system utilizes an aspirating machine for removing and separating the existing rubber and sand particles. The removed rubber particles are reused, and can be cleaned and sterilized prior to reinstallation. A method of recycling a synthetic turf field cover includes the steps of removing the existing synthetic turf field cover, aspirating pre-existing rubber and sand particles, sterilizing the rubber particles, reapplying the sterilized, reused rubber particles and applying additional rubber particles and sand to a replaced or reinstalled field turf cover.

Abstract: An artificial turf structure, in particular for sports fields, consists of a synthetic mat, having a substrate from which grass-resembling filaments project, and a filling layer formed by an infill material arranged between the filaments; the infill material forming the filling layer comprises a coconut-based vegetable material, in particular coco fiber and/or coco peat or other similar vegetable material in fibrous, ground and/or shredded form.

Abstract: Artificial grass tufted from slit film or monofilaments prepared with a polyethylene prepared with a bistetrahydroindenyl or bisindenyl metallocene catalyst complex having (a) a density in the range of 0.910 to 0.937 g/cm3 as determined by ISO 1183 at a temperature of 23° C. and (b) a melt index MI2 in the range of 0.5 to 5 g/10 min as determined by ISO 1133/D at a temperature of 190° C. and at a load of 2.16 kg, wherein said polyethylene has a grheo of less than 0.9 or an LCBI of greater than 0.08, and the polyethylene has a Vicat Softening Temperature Tv according to the following equation: Tv>41234 d2+77500 d?36295 wherein Tv is the Vicat Softening Temperature in ° C. and d is the density of the polyethylene in g/cm3.

Abstract: An artificial grass turf carpet comprises a ground structure having an upper surface and upstanding synthetic grass fibers attached to the ground structure, which synthetic grass fibers form a grass surface of the artificial grass turf. The carpet further has upstanding synthetic base layer fibers attached to the ground structure at positions between the upstanding synthetic grass fibers. The base layer fibers have a lower height than the grass fibers. The base layer fibers are positioned tight against one another and against neighboring grass fibers, so that a dense base layer is obtained above which the grass fibers extend. An artificial grass turf system includes such a carpet and preferably includes a thin, rubber-free infill layer on top of the base layer.

Abstract: An artificial turf is provided. The artificial turf includes a pile fabric having a backing, pile elements extending upwardly from the backing, and an infill layer filled on the backing such that the pile elements are at least partially embedded in the infill layer. The infill layer includes an elastic infill and a high-hardness resin infill.

Abstract: An artificial fiber for use in an artificial grass sports field is disclosed wherein, seen in a transverse sectional direction of the fiber, at least part of the fiber is provided with a stiffness-enhancing portion extending in the longitudinal direction thereof. The artificial fiber includes at least two fiber flange portions, at least one fiber flange portion forming the stiffness-enhancing portion, while at least two fiber flange portions have a uniform thickness. The improved artificial fiber is less flexible and consequently exhibits less tendency to deform to a flat orientation, but does not increase the risk of injuries to players or have an adverse effect on the playing characteristics of the field. Also disclosed is an artificial grass lawn, suitable for sports fields, having a substrate to which one or more artificial fibers of the invention are attached.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for adjusting the relative stiffness of a synthetic turf system's synthetic ribbons. A stiffening agent is applied to the synthetic turf system such that its synthetic ribbons that are responsive to the stiffening agent will stiffen subsequent to the application of the stiffening agent.

Abstract: The invention provides an oriented article, for example, a yarn, tape or filaments made from a three component polymer blend.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a tape or monofilament of a polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the polyethylene composition derived from ethylene monomers, and less than 20 percent by weight of the polyethylene composition derived from one or more ?-olefin monomers, where the polyethylene composition of the tape or monofilament has a density in the range of 0.920 to 0.970 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of 1.70 to 3.5, a melt index (I2) in the range of 0.2 to 50 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw) in the range of less than 2.5, vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.1 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of the polyethylene composition, where the tape or monofilament has a decitex of greater than 500 g/10,000 m.

Abstract: Decorative grasses having an appearance and/or texture simulating the appearance or texture of cloth are disclosed, as are methods for making such decorative grasses from materials, wherein at least one surface of the material is modified to simulate the appearance and/or texture of cloth.

Abstract: In one aspect, artificial turf systems are described herein. In some embodiments, an artificial turf system comprises an artificial turf mat and artificial turf fibers disposed on a surface of the artificial turf mat, the artificial turf mat comprising at least one energy management material. An energy management material, in some embodiments, is disposed in a backing of the artificial turf mat, a binding agent of the artificial turf mat, and/or an infill material of the artificial turf mat. In addition, in some embodiments, the artificial turf fibers also comprise at least one energy management material.

Abstract: Plant biomass particles coated with a bioactive agent such as a fertilizer or pesticide, characterized by a length dimension (L) aligned substantially parallel to a grain direction and defining a substantially uniform distance along the grain, a width dimension (W) normal to L and aligned cross grain, and a height dimension (H) normal to W and L. In particular, the L×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel side surfaces characterized by substantially intact longitudinally arrayed fibers, the W×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel end surfaces characterized by crosscut fibers and end checking between fibers, and the L×W dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces.

Abstract: Wood particles having fibers aligned in a grain, wherein: the wood particles are characterized by a length dimension (L) aligned substantially parallel to the grain, a width dimension (W) normal to L and aligned cross grain, and a height dimension (H) normal to W and L; the L×H dimensions define two side surfaces characterized by substantially intact longitudinally arrayed fibers; the W×H dimensions define two cross-grain end surfaces characterized individually as aligned either normal to the grain or oblique to the grain; the L×W dimensions define two substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces; and, a majority of the W×H surfaces in the mixture of wood particles have end checking.

Abstract: The invention relates to an artificial turf, comprising a backing and a number of artificial grass blades connected to the backing and extending transversely of the surface thereof, which artificial grass blades have an irregular, in particular a locally narrowed, cross-section. Owing to this locally narrowed cross-section in the vicinity of the free end thereof, these artificial grass blades greatly resemble natural blades of grass and also display similar behavior. The invention also relates to a method for forming such an artificial turf and to a device with which this method can be performed. The narrowed cross-section can herein be formed by stretching the artificial grass blades, wherein the artificial grass blades can be plasticized before, during and/or after the stretching, for instance by local heating thereof.

Abstract: A method for forming a lighting fixture includes obtaining at least one bendable member having a plurality of spaced-apart portions which define a generally planar configuration, bending by hand the at least one bendable member so that the spaced-apart portions define a non-planar surface, and operably connecting the at least one bent member to at least one of a light source or to an electrical receptacle for receiving a light bulb for illuminating the bent member. The bendable member may be configured as an ornamental vine having at least one elongated stem and a plurality of leaves extending from said at least one elongated stem, and a plurality of decorative elements attached to at least some of said leaves and to said stem.

Abstract: An artificial turf surface comprised of natural looking fibrous materials is coated with special heat reflecting materials that do not alter the appearance of the fibers, but reflect unwanted heat. Both turf blades and beads can be coated. A process and method is also described in which artificial turf can be cleaned and coated in the field after installation and specially coated, flexible mini beads can be added as filler.

Abstract: An industrial feedstock of plant biomass particles having fibers aligned in a grain, wherein the particles are individually characterized by a length dimension (L) aligned substantially parallel to the grain, a width dimension (W) normal to L and aligned cross grain, and a height dimension (H) normal to W and L, wherein the L×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel side surfaces characterized by substantially intact longitudinally arrayed fibers, the W×H dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel end surfaces characterized by crosscut fibers and end checking between fibers, and the L×W dimensions define a pair of substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces, and wherein the particles in the feedstock are collectively characterized by having a bimodal or multimodal size distribution.

Abstract: A plant exterior simulating assembly that covers an artificial holiday tree to create a realistic visual appearance and a tactility of a real tree. The assembly functions to conceal an unsightly core portion including, tree trunks, poles, bases, stands, metal cores, lighting cords, and electrical wiring. A cylinder-shaped molding engages the core portion by contouring the core portion to provide a snug fit. The molding includes an axially extending, generally inwardly directed slit that passes through a portion of the diameter of the molding, sufficient for allowing the molding portion to fully cover the core member. An exterior portion contours the exterior surface area of the molding. The exterior can include a plethora of natural configurations including, tree bark, leaves, buds, fruit, nuts, water droplets, sap, insects, and flower petals. However, holiday themes, artisitic designs, or artificial configurations are also possible for the exterior visuals.

Abstract: A fluid absorbent structure adapted to absorb fluids oozing from foodstuffs on its contacting surface with the foodstuffs even when the fluid absorbent structure is in a slanted position against the container bottom. A drip sheet includes an upper sheet, a lower sheet and an absorbent sheet interleaved between these upper and lower sheets. The upper sheet includes a perforated region and non-perforated region. The non-perforated region is formed with a display element which is visually recognized from an upper surface of the upper sheet. The upper sheet is formed with grooves which are depressed from the upper surface of the upper sheet toward a lower surface facing the absorbent sheet and at least partially overlaps with the perforations. The grooves include a first segment extending along a longitudinal imaginary center line, and second and third segment intersecting the first segment. The lower sheet is formed with a plurality of perforations which are breathable and liquid-permeable.

Abstract: The invention relates to an artificial lawn, in particular for an artificial grass sports field comprising an artificial mat built up of a carrier to which artificial glass fibers are attached. The object of the invention is to provide a new type of artificial lawn, which in particular obviates the need to use an infill material, without this having an adverse effect on the playing characteristics of the sports field. According to the invention, the carrier is at least in part provided with at least one additional material component, which additional material component imposes a permanent volume increase on said part of the carrier under the influence of an external stimulus after being provided in the artificial mat.

Abstract: An artificial turf is provided. The artificial turf includes a pile fabric having a backing, pile elements extending upwardly from the backing, and an infill layer filled on the backing such that the pile elements are at least partially embedded in the infill layer. The infill layer includes an elastic infill and a high-hardness resin infill.

Abstract: An artificial turf structure, an apparatus, a method for manufacturing the same are provided. In accordance of the present invention, the apparatus for manufacturing the artificial turf structure includes a backing fabric providing unit for providing a first backing fabric and a second backing fabric forming a first structure, a weaving unit for weaving a second structure in which a part of pile yarns are exposed under the first structure by tufting the pile yarns to upper parts of the first structure, and a heat-fusing unit for compressing the second structure using tension and heat-fusing the pile yarns exposed under the second structure using heat.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to packaging materials for packaging articles. The packaging materials may include a substratum with a printed pattern disposed thereon that provides a grass-like appearance, and/or the packaging materials may include a plurality of individual strips, strands, or units of material bondably connected thereto.

Abstract: The invention comprises a fire retardant composition comprising a fire retardant compound that thermally decomposes to release carbon dioxide or water or both and a thermoplastic polymer. The invention also comprises a fire resistant synthetic turf comprising a backing layer, a face fiber and infill material between the face fibers, the infill material comprises a flame retardant composition comprising a flame retardant compound that thermally decomposes to release carbon dioxide or water or both and a thermoplastic polymer. The invention also comprises a method of forming a fire resistant synthetic turf product.

Abstract: Attenuating, while in a given situation, a person's emanated electromagnetic field and the person's scent or odor, by the person wearing article(s) of apparel that include an electromagnetically shielding fabric. The shielding fabric comprises a substantially continuous system of conductive fibers combined with a non-conductive fabric. The conductive fibers attenuate both the emanated electromagnetic field and the emanated scent or odor. The given situation comprises hunting, animal handling, being in or on a body of water, or a human adversarial situation. Attenuating the person's emanated electromagnetic field decreases the likelihood of that emanated field affecting progress or an outcome of the given situation. Attenuating the person's emanated scent or odor decreases the likelihood of that emanated scent or odor affecting progress or the outcome of the given situation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for recycling synthetic turf that includes combining a plurality of synthetic turf fragments with additives to form a mixture and extruding the mixture. The method produces a recycled material suitable for use as infill in a synthetic turf. Accordingly, an infill for synthetic turf and a synthetic turf including that infill are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A polymer filament or fiber comprising a polyethylene material (I) having the following features: a) a density of 0.900 g/cm3 or higher; b) a MI21 value of 25 g/10 min.; c) a MFR value from 25 to 60; the said fiber being stretched by drawing with a draw ratio from 1.5 to 10.

Abstract: An artificial turf is disclosed having a base and a plurality of synthetic fibers attached to and extending upward from the base, the fibers comprising a chlorin-based organic colorant and the colorant reflects infrared radiation in the range of 700 to 1,100 nm.

Abstract: A riding floor assembly has a support layer laid on a subfloor. The support layer, or ground preparation layer, is formed of ground preparation elements that are substantially formed of plates and are arranged next to one another. A footing layer covers the upper side of the ground preparation layer. A plurality of tufts of bristles are provided on that side of the ground preparation layer facing toward the footing layer. The tufts of bristles have a length selected such that the bristles do not project out of the footing layer.