US2017006767A1PendingUtilityA1

Seed Panel

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Assignee: UFP TECH INCPriority: Aug 11, 2010Filed: Jun 9, 2016Published: Jan 12, 2017
Est. expiryAug 11, 2030(~4.1 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Gregory KennedyDavid E. StewartMaura Galligan
A01C 1/06A01C 1/044A01G 9/021A01G 9/102A01G 9/026A01G 9/029A01G 9/0291B32B 38/10
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Abstract

A method of forming a plantable structure involves providing a substrate element, a release layer spaced from the substrate element, an adhesive layer disposed between the substrate element and the release layer, and at least one seed abutting the adhesive layer. The seed(s) is/are coupled to the substrate element through the adhesive layer. The method further comprises removing the release layer from the composite article, and adhering a remaining portion of the composite article to a secondary article. The remaining portion of the secondary article comprises the substrate element, the adhesive layer disposed on the substrate element, and the seed(s) abutting the adhesive layer. Also disclosed herein are a method of planting at least one seed with a composite article, a packaging structure, a method of forming a packaging structure, and a method of planting at least one seed.

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         12 . A packaging structure comprising:
 a structural element comprising a first piece at least partially overlapping a second piece;   an adhesive layer disposed between said first and second pieces to join said first and second pieces to one another; and   at least one seed disposed between said first and second pieces and abutting said adhesive layer;   wherein said first piece is separable from said second piece to expose said at least one seed.   
     
     
         13 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 12  wherein said packaging structure is plantable in a growing medium. 
     
     
         14 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 13  wherein said structural element comprises a biodegradable material. 
     
     
         15 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 13  wherein said adhesive layer comprises a biodegradable material. 
     
     
         16 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 12  wherein said first piece, said adhesive layer, and said at least one seed is plantable in a growing medium. 
     
     
         17 . A method of forming a packaging structure, said method comprising the steps of:
 providing a first piece and a second piece of a structural element;   applying an adhesive layer to the second piece of the structural element;   applying at least one seed to the adhesive layer; and   applying the first piece of the structural element to the adhesive layer, thereby encapsulating the at least one seed.   
     
     
         18 . The method as set forth in  claim 17  further comprising the step of applying pressure to adhere the first and second pieces. 
     
     
         19 . A method of planting at least one seed, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a packaging structure that comprises:   a structural element comprising a first piece at least partially overlapping a second piece;   an adhesive layer disposed between the first and second pieces to join the first and second pieces to one another; and   at least one seed disposed between said first and second pieces and abutting said adhesive layer;   separating the first piece and the second piece to expose the at least one seed;   detaching the second piece from the packaging structure, the second piece having the adhesive layer disposed thereon and the at least one seed abutting the adhesive layer; and   disposing the second piece in a growing medium to plant the at least one seed.   
     
     
         20 . The method as set forth in  claim 19  wherein the growing medium is dirt or soil. 
     
     
         21 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 12  wherein said at least one seed extends from said adhesive layer. 
     
     
         22 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 12  wherein said adhesive layer is further defined as a water-based adhesive. 
     
     
         23 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 12  wherein said adhesive layer is further defined as a glue. 
     
     
         24 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 12  wherein said structural element is further defined as a box containing said first and second pieces. 
     
     
         25 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 12  wherein said structural element is further defined as a box having a hanging label containing said first and second pieces. 
     
     
         26 . The packaging structure as set forth in  claim 12  wherein said packaging structure is a carton including said structural element having said first and second pieces.

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