Abstract: An artificial pine needle used as a synthetic ground cover comprised of an extruded monofilament strand having a substantially C-shaped cross section. The artificial pine needle consists of a blend of polyolefin resin material, such as biodegradable recycled polypropylene, and additive for imparting proper color, luster, and effective resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Additional concentrates may be added for imparting scents such as pine or citronella, and coatings on the inward surface of the artificial needle may be applied to provide a means for delivering fertilizers or pesticides.

Abstract: An artificial pine needle used as a synthetic ground cover comprised of an extruded monofilament strand having a substantially C-shaped cross section. The artificial pine needle consists of a blend of polyolefin resin material, such as biodegradable recycled polypropylene, and additive for imparting proper color, luster, and effective resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Additional concentrates may be added for imparting scents such as pine or citronella, and coatings on the inward surface of the artificial needle may be applied to provide a means for delivering fertilizers or pesticides.

Abstract: A system of facilitating the handling of bagged cargo normally stored in any applicable facility on pallets wherein the system includes the formation of elongated passages through the provision of removable or fixed channel members disposed in sandwiched relation between the under portion of the bagged cargo and the supporting surface of the pallet and the inclusion of a plurality of sling members positionable along the length of the passages and connectable to a lifting crane when it is desired to vertically transport the cargo as by lifting crane to the hold of a cargo ship. The channel members are adaptable to the pallet without modifying the construction or necessitating the discarding of standard pallet construction in favor of newly designed or structured pallets.