ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,557,739, issued on Feb. 24, was assigned to CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC (New Holland, Pa.).
"Bale wrapping system" was invented by Jonathan E. Ricketts (Davenport, Iowa) and Martin J. Roberge (Saskatoon, Canada).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A bale wrap includes a wrapping layer configured to wrap around a bale of agricultural product, such that a first portion of the wrapping layer overlaps a second portion of the wrapping layer. Additionally, the bale wrap includes an adhesive layer embedded on or in the wrapping layer and configured to be activated by an adhesive activation mechanism. Activation of the adhesive layer enables the adhesi...