Patent ID: 7735250
Filing Date: 2010-06-15
Classification: B42D,G09F

Abstract:
1. An element which may be used in a planting system including an article, the element comprising: a first layer constructed of a substantially solid biodegradable material including an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion and a protective barrier layer substantially along the inner surface portion of the first layer; a second layer constructed of a substantially solid biodegradable material including pulp for providing a mulch and at least one seed substantially fixed therein, the second layer including an inner surface portion in contact with the protective barrier layer and an outer surface portion upon which a biodegradable adhesive material may be applied for attaching the outer surface of the second layer to the article; wherein the first and second layers are molded together to form a solid unitary body having a plurality of complementary features shared by the first and second layers, including one or more raised portions, one or more recessed portions and an outer periphery including one or more arcuate side wall portions cooperating together to form a multi-dimensional decorative body shape.