Patents Assigned to Profile Products LLC
  • Patent number: 11939275
    Abstract: A controlled release fertilizer includes a core including plant nutrient particles and a biodegradable coating composition forming at least one layer surrounding the core, the composition comprising cellulose, the at least one layer being structured as a semi-permeable surface membrane configured to release the plant nutrients from the core in a linear manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Profile Products LLC
    Inventor: Edward Rosenthal
  • Publication number: 20220112668
    Abstract: An artificial turf field system is provided. The system may include a plurality of synthetic turf strands attached to a backing layer and an infill material positioned between the synthetic turf stands. The infill material may include a plurality of porous particles. A sub-layer may be included beneath the backing layer, and may be formed of a resilient material. A support layer may be included beneath the sub-layer, and may include materials configured for drainage. The porous particles of the infill material may include porous ceramic particles and the sub-layer may include rubber. The porous particles may be at least partially coated, for example, by a polymer coating. The infill material may be free of sand and/or crumb rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Profile Products LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Scott SPITTLE, Joe E. BETULIUS
  • Publication number: 20180371708
    Abstract: An artificial turf field system is provided. The system may include a plurality of synthetic turf strands attached to a backing layer and an infill material positioned between the synthetic turf stands. The infill material may include a plurality of porous particles. A sub-layer may be included beneath the backing layer, and may be formed of a resilient material. A support layer may be included beneath the sub-layer, and may include materials configured for drainage. The porous particles of the infill material may include porous ceramic particles and the sub-layer may include rubber. The porous particles may be at least partially coated, for example, by a polymer coating. The infill material may be free of sand and/or crumb rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Profile Products LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Scott SPITTLE, Joe E. BETULIUS
  • Patent number: 8567117
    Abstract: Natural fiber mulch mats are prepared from natural fibers, bicomponent fibers, and optionally other synthetic fibers, and consolidated at a temperature sufficient to melt a lower melting polymer of the polymers used to prepare the bicomponent fiber. The mulch mat may be prepared without conventional binders and without a polymer netting, yet exhibits good handling properties and superior water holding properties as compared to melting-containing products, without the drawbacks of the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Profile Products, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin S. Spittle
  • Patent number: 8256159
    Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Profile Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, James D. Tanner
  • Patent number: 8256158
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a visual attenuation composition applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally includes an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition may further include a liquid medium such as water to form a slurry suitable for spray application. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be combined with a soil treatment product to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the soil treatment product can be first applied to the landscape prior to the application of the visual attenuation composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Profile Products LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, Jessie Clark, James D. Tanner
  • Patent number: 6349499
    Abstract: Flaked mulch products having a density similar to that of seed which is to be established, comprise an agglomerated and compacted natural raw material whose density is adjusted to within 50% of the seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Profile Products LLC
    Inventor: Kevin S. Spittle
  • Patent number: 6158167
    Abstract: Mulch flakes made from finely divided paper and/or wood, and a surfactant. The flakes include surfactant which allows them to very quickly absorb about nine times their weight in water. This quick absorbency feature allows the flakes to be added more quickly to jet-agitated hydro-mulching tanks. Once sprayed on the ground, the flakes substantially reduce water run-off and soil erosion as compared to other mulches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Profile Products LLC
    Inventor: Kevin S. Spittle
  • Patent number: 6155749
    Abstract: Porous calcined clay sports field conditioners exhibit excellent playability while also displaying excellent drainage, freedom from compaction, and moisture retention under hot, dry conditions. The conditioners are non-hydrating granulates of narrow particle size distribution and are preferably of a red to brown coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Profile Products LLC
    Inventors: James D. Tanner, Mark E. Lewry