Patent classifications
A01F25/13
MULTI-LAYER FILM
The present invention concerns a multi-layer film comprising at least five layers, with two outer layers, two intermediate layers and one core layer, wherein the core layer comprises an ethylene copolymer having a density between 0.910 g/cm3 and 0.925 g/cm3, the intermediate layers comprise an ethylene copolymer comprising 1-octene and having a density between >0.915 g/cm3 and 0.925 g/cm.sup.3, wherein further the first outer layer comprises between 65 wt. % and 93 wt. % of a first ethylene copolymer comprising 1-octene and having a density between >0.915 g/cm3 and 0.925 g/cm.sup.3 and between 7 wt. % and 35 wt. % of a second ethylene copolymer having a density between >0.925 g/cm.sup.3 and 0.945 g/cm3 based on the total weight of polymers of the layer, wherein further the second outer layer comprises between 35 wt. % and 65 wt. % of a first ethylene copolymer comprising 1-octene and having a density between >0.915 g/cm.sup.3 and 0.925 g/cm.sup.3 and between 35 wt. % and 65 wt. % of a second ethylene copolymer having a density between 0.850 g/cm.sup.3 and <0.915 g/cm.sup.3 based on the total weight of the polymers of the layer.
MULTI-LAYER FILM
The present invention concerns a multi-layer film comprising at least five layers, with two outer layers, two intermediate layers and one core layer, wherein the core layer comprises an ethylene copolymer having a density between 0.910 g/cm3 and 0.925 g/cm3, the intermediate layers comprise an ethylene copolymer comprising 1-octene and having a density between >0.915 g/cm3 and 0.925 g/cm.sup.3, wherein further the first outer layer comprises between 65 wt. % and 93 wt. % of a first ethylene copolymer comprising 1-octene and having a density between >0.915 g/cm3 and 0.925 g/cm.sup.3 and between 7 wt. % and 35 wt. % of a second ethylene copolymer having a density between >0.925 g/cm.sup.3 and 0.945 g/cm3 based on the total weight of polymers of the layer, wherein further the second outer layer comprises between 35 wt. % and 65 wt. % of a first ethylene copolymer comprising 1-octene and having a density between >0.915 g/cm.sup.3 and 0.925 g/cm.sup.3 and between 35 wt. % and 65 wt. % of a second ethylene copolymer having a density between 0.850 g/cm.sup.3 and <0.915 g/cm.sup.3 based on the total weight of the polymers of the layer.
Clamping apparatus
A clamping apparatus for clamping a sheet to a supporting structure of an agricultural storage apparatus. The clamping apparatus includes a first clamping section and at least one second clamping section and is attached to a wall of the supporting structure. The, or each, second clamping section includes a lever section and a catch section pivotably attached to the lever section. In use, a section of the sheet is clamped between the first clamping section and the catch section of the, or each, second clamping section thereby securing the sheet to the supporting structure.
Clamping apparatus
A clamping apparatus for clamping a sheet to a supporting structure of an agricultural storage apparatus. The clamping apparatus includes a first clamping section and at least one second clamping section and is attached to a wall of the supporting structure. The, or each, second clamping section includes a lever section and a catch section pivotably attached to the lever section. In use, a section of the sheet is clamped between the first clamping section and the catch section of the, or each, second clamping section thereby securing the sheet to the supporting structure.
Reinforced agricultural silage covers
Agricultural silage covers and bale wraps are repaired and reinforced against the elements by an elastomeric coating applied directly to the silage cover after it has been filled with silage feed. The process involves applying a protective coating, typically an elastomeric acrylic coating, to the entire outer layer of the silage cover by spray coating after the coating material has been prepared. The final product is a silage cover with a permanent reinforced overall coating to assist in preventing additional tears and openings in the fabric of the silage cover and sealing holes and damage to the silage cover in an air-tight and moisture-proof manner, thereby protecting the silage feed.
Reinforced agricultural silage covers
Agricultural silage covers and bale wraps are repaired and reinforced against the elements by an elastomeric coating applied directly to the silage cover after it has been filled with silage feed. The process involves applying a protective coating, typically an elastomeric acrylic coating, to the entire outer layer of the silage cover by spray coating after the coating material has been prepared. The final product is a silage cover with a permanent reinforced overall coating to assist in preventing additional tears and openings in the fabric of the silage cover and sealing holes and damage to the silage cover in an air-tight and moisture-proof manner, thereby protecting the silage feed.
FILL UNDER GRAIN COVER
A fill under tarp for grain and center tower skirt are disclosed. A tarp body has a plurality of tarp sections and a tarp section seam disposed between each adjoining tarp section. A yoke has a center, an inner terminal edge defining a yoke opening and an outer terminal edge. The yoke is disposed generally in the center of the tarp body and configured for strengthening the tarp body. A center tower skirt has a plurality of skirt sections with opposing section edges disposed between opposing upper and lower terminal edges. The lower terminal edges define a center tower skirt opening coincident with the yoke opening configured to receive grain for storing underneath the fill under tarp. At least one of the section edges of each center tower skirt section includes a flared and/or flap portions to prevent grain leakage.
FILL UNDER GRAIN COVER
A fill under tarp for grain and center tower skirt are disclosed. A tarp body has a plurality of tarp sections and a tarp section seam disposed between each adjoining tarp section. A yoke has a center, an inner terminal edge defining a yoke opening and an outer terminal edge. The yoke is disposed generally in the center of the tarp body and configured for strengthening the tarp body. A center tower skirt has a plurality of skirt sections with opposing section edges disposed between opposing upper and lower terminal edges. The lower terminal edges define a center tower skirt opening coincident with the yoke opening configured to receive grain for storing underneath the fill under tarp. At least one of the section edges of each center tower skirt section includes a flared and/or flap portions to prevent grain leakage.
Tarping system and method
A tarping system includes a tarp comprising a flexible, weather-resistant material. Multiple straps are connected to the tarp. A tarp storage reel assembly is placed on one side of an object be covered and is removably secured auger anchors. A strap take-up reel assembly is placed on the other side of the object to be covered and is removably secured by auger anchors. A method of tarping an object includes the steps of removably anchoring a tarp storage reel assembly and a strap take-up reel assembly on opposite sides of the object. A tarp is placed over the object and secured with the straps.
Tarping system and method
A tarping system includes a tarp comprising a flexible, weather-resistant material. Multiple straps are connected to the tarp. A tarp storage reel assembly is placed on one side of an object be covered and is removably secured auger anchors. A strap take-up reel assembly is placed on the other side of the object to be covered and is removably secured by auger anchors. A method of tarping an object includes the steps of removably anchoring a tarp storage reel assembly and a strap take-up reel assembly on opposite sides of the object. A tarp is placed over the object and secured with the straps.