Hybrid sheet for enhanced protection of the sheet and of goods

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hybrid sheet designed for the enhanced protection of both the sheet and goods inclusive of agricultural bales.

Description

HYBRID SHEET FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF THE SHEET AND OF GOODSCROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 689,781, filed 02 September 2024, entitled “HYBRID SHEET FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF THE SHEET AND OF GOODS”. The contents of the above applications are all incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein in their entirety.BACKGROUND

[0002] Storage and preservation of goods inclusive of crops such as silage hay bales are of paramount importance. Traditionally, many goods inclusive of bales are wrapped with plastic sheets, wraps, nets, or other wrapping materials to protect them from environmental factors such as moisture, pests, and UV radiation. However, these wrapping materials are often susceptible to damage during handling, transportation, and storage, which can compromise the integrity of the wrapped goods and lead to spoilage.

[0003] To address this issue, there is a need for an improved wrapping solution that provides enhanced protection to the wrapped bales, particularly during their rolled form. The present invention aims to fulfill this need by introducing a continuous hybrid sheet that combines a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet with a cover sheet. The cover sheet is designed to protect the external or outer surface of the net, bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, pallet wrap, or wrapping sheet, thereby ensuring the integrity and longevity of the wrapped bales.

[0004] The present invention also addresses the need for a wrapping solution that is compatible with existing wrapping or baling equipment. The cover sheet can be used as a feeding layer for the wrapping machine and / or the baler, making it easy to integrate into current practices without requiring significant modifications to the equipment.SUMMARY

[0005] In one embodiment, provided herein is a hybrid sheet comprising: (a) a net, a bale sheet, a bale wrap, a bale net, pallet wrap, or a wrapping sheet; and (b) a cover sheet, wherein one end of the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, pallet wrap, or the wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to the cover sheet, and wherein the cover sheet covers and protects theexternal or outer surface of the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, pallet wrap, or the wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

[0006] In a further embodiment, provided herein is that the cover sheet is made of plastic selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene, polypropylene, and any combination thereof.

[0007] In a further embodiment, provided herein that connected to or fused to is by: PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive), knitting, plastic rivets, welding, epoxy, glue, thermoplastic adhesive, or any combination thereof.

[0008] In a further embodiment, provided herein that the bale wrap, the bale net, the net, the pallet wrap, or the wrapping sheet is a plastic-based packaging or wrapping material.

[0009] In a further embodiment, provided herein that the wrapping sheet includes a shrink wrap sheet or a heat shrink wrap sheet.

[0010] In a further embodiment, provided herein that the net and / or the bale net includes a plurality of transverse bands intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands.

[0011] In a further embodiment, provided herein that the bale wrap is a plastic wrapping used for the purpose of wrapping agricultural material such as silage hay bales.

[0012] In a further embodiment, provided herein that the cover sheet is a feeding layer / sheet to a baler or to a wrapping machine.

[0013] In a further embodiment, provided herein that the cover sheet’s length is equal to or is less than 20% of the length of the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the net, the bale net, the pallet wrap, or the wrapping sheet.

[0014] In a further embodiment, provided herein that the cover sheet’s length equals to or is larger by no more of 100 cm in relation to: the perimeter of the hybrid sheet in its rolled form , the perimeter of the bale sheet in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale wrap in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale net in its rolled form, the perimeter of the net in its rolled form, or the perimeter of the wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

[0015] In a further embodiment, provided herein a method of using a hybrid sheet in a baler or in a wrapping machine, the method comprising: (a) providing a hybrid sheet comprising a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, and a cover sheet having length that is equal to or is less than 20% of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet, wherein one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, net, or wrapping sheet is connectedto or fused to the cover sheet, and wherein the cover sheet protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form; (b) feeding the cover sheet of the hybrid sheet into the baler or the wrapping machine; and (c) wrapping an agricultural bale or an item with the hybrid sheet.

[0016] In a further embodiment, provided herein a system for using a hybrid sheet in a baler or in a wrapping machine, the system comprising: (a) a hybrid sheet comprising a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, and a cover sheet having a length that is equal to or is less than 20% of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, net, or wrapping sheet, wherein one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, net, or wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to the cover sheet, and wherein the cover sheet protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form; and (b) a baler or a wrapping machine configured to receive the cover sheet of the hybrid sheet as a feeding layer.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0017] Figure 1: A perspective view of the hybrid sheet. The cover sheet (black), and the zone where the cover sheet is connected to the bale wrap in the unrolled form. Most of the bale wrap is in its rolled form.

[0018] Figure 2 : Is a view of the hybrid sheet in its rolled form, illustrating how the cover sheet (black) protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

[0019] Figure 3 : Is a view of the hybrid sheet, illustrating the cover sheet (2), a sticky tape for sealing the wrap (1); and bubble wrap reinforcement sheets or strips (3) protecting the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

[0020] These figures are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to be limiting in any way.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Provided herein a cover sheet made of a nylon or plastic material such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and the like or any combination thereof, connected to or fused to a net, a bale sheet, wrap, net, or a wrapping sheet. The cover sheet can be connected to the balesheet, wrap, net, or a wrapping sheet by any means known in the art such as but not limited to PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive), knitting, plastic rivets, welding, epoxy, glue, or a thermoplastic adhesive. Secure attachment ensures that the cover sheet remains in place and provides the necessary protection to the underlying wrapping material.

[0022] In one embodiment, the net, the bale sheet, the wrap, the net, or the wrapping sheet is composed of a material or materials that is / are degradation compatible with the cover sheet. In one embodiment, the net, the bale sheet, the wrap, the net, or the wrapping sheet is composed of a material or materials that is / are degradation compatible with propylene.

[0023] In one embodiment, the net, the bale sheet, the wrap, the net, or the wrapping sheet is composed of a material or materials that is / are recycling compatible with the cover sheet. In one embodiment, the net, the bale sheet, the wrap, the net, or the wrapping sheet is composed of a material or materials that is / are recycling compatible with propylene. In one embodiment, recycling compatible refers to a material's ability to be safely and effectively processed with other materials in a recycling system, without contamination or degradation.

[0024] In one embodiment, degradation compatible or recycling compatible is a material or a combination of materials that do not inhibit or slow down degradation or recycling of another compound or compounds. In one embodiment, degradation compatible or recycling compatible is a material or a combination of materials that do not inhibit or slow down degradation or recycling of a plastic or nylon such as propylene.

[0025] Overall, the continuous hybrid sheet of the present invention offers a robust and reliable solution for protecting wrapped bales, thereby enhancing the storage and preservation of goods inclusive of agricultural materials. Overall, the continuous hybrid sheet of the present invention offers a robust and reliable solution for protecting the wrapping material for bales in its rolled form.

[0026] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a continuous hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the hybrid sheet comprises a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, and a cover sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet is designed to protect the external surface or the outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

[0027] In one embodiment, the cover sheet is made of nylon or plastic such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the cover sheet is connected to or fused to the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment,the cover sheet is connected to or fused to the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet by PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive), knitting, plastic rivets, welding, epoxy, glue, or a thermoplastic adhesive. In one embodiment, the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, or bale net is a plastic / nylon-based packaging or wrapping material. In one embodiment, a wrapping sheet includes a shrink wrap sheet or a heat shrink wrap sheet.

[0028] In one embodiment, the net and / or the bale net includes a plurality of transverse bands intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands. In one embodiment, the bale wrap is a plastic or nylon wrapping used for the purpose of wrapping agricultural material such as silage hay bales. In one embodiment, the cover sheet is used as a feeding or feeder layer to the baler or the wrapping machine.

[0029] In one embodiment, the hybrid sheet is made of: (1) bale sheet / wrap / net or wrapping sheet; and (2) a relatively short cover sheet, wherein in only one end of the bale sheet / wrap / net or wrapping sheet it is connected to or fused to the cover sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet / wrap / net or the wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

[0030] In one embodiment, the term "fused" as used herein refers to the process of joining the cover sheet to the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet in a manner that creates a strong, durable bond. This can be achieved through various methods, including but not limited to welding, plastic rivets, epoxy, glue / adhesive, and / or thermoplastic adhesive.

[0031] In one embodiment, the term “sheet” is interchangeable with “wrap”.

[0032] In one embodiment, the term "plastic" as used herein refers to a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that are malleable and can be molded into solid objects. Examples of plastics suitable for the cover sheet include, but are not limited to: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polylactic acid (PLA), polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or any combination thereof. These examples for plastic illustrate the range of plastics that can be used for the cover sheet, each offering specific properties that can be tailored to the requirements of the cover sheet / hybrid sheet.

[0033] In one embodiment, the cover sheet is shorter in length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less than fifth (1 / 5) of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less than sixth (1 / 6) of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less thaneighth (1 / 8) of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less than tenth (1 / 10) of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less than 1 / 12 of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less than 1 / 15 of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less than 1 / 20 of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less than 1 / 25 of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less than 1 / 30 of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is less than 1 / 50 of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet.

[0034] In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is designed to ensure that the cover sheet provides adequate protection to the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form. In one embodiment, the cover sheet’s length is designed to ensure that the cover sheet provides adequate protection to the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form, while maintaining a compact and efficient design.

[0035] In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet can range from being: equal to the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to twice the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. This allows for customization based on the size and requirements of the bales being wrapped. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet can range from 70 cm to 180 cm. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet can range from 70 cm to 100 cm. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet can range from 80 cm to 120 cm. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet can range from 100 cm to 200 cm. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet can range from 60 cm to 90 cm. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet can range from 80 cm to 90 cm.

[0036] In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is equal to the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is up to twice the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from being equal to the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to twice the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is equal to the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from being equal to the perimeterof the rolled hybrid sheet up to 1.5 the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is equal to the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from 1 time the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to 1.1 times the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from 1 time the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to 1.2 times the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from 1 time the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to 1.5 times the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from 1 time the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to 1.7 times the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from 1 time the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to 1.8 times the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from 1 time the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to 2 times the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from 1 time the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to 2.5 times the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet. In one embodiment, the length of the cover sheet is from 1 time the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to 3 times the length of the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet.

[0037] In one embodiment, the cover sheet or the hybrid sheet is made from recyclable or degradable materials, making it an environmentally friendly option. In one embodiment, the cover sheet or the hybrid sheet is made from recyclable or degradable materials, making it an environmentally friendly option for agricultural applications.

[0038] In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet can range from 10 to 500 microns, providing flexibility in terms of durability and protection based on specific needs. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 20 to 100 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 20 to 100 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 20 to 50 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 30 to 100 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 50 to 100 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 30 to 80 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 50 to 500 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 20 to 200 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 50 to 150 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 100 to 400 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet is 200 to 500 microns. In one embodiment, thethickness of the cover sheet is 100 to 300 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet can range from 15 to 70 microns. In one embodiment, the thickness of the cover sheet can range from 20 to 40 microns.

[0039] In one embodiment, the width of cover sheet is 5 to 100 cm wider than the width of the net, the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, the pallet wrap or the wrapping sheet to which it covers and connected to. In one embodiment, the width of cover sheet is 10 to 90 cm wider than the width of the net, the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, the pallet wrap or the wrapping sheet to which it covers and connected to. In one embodiment, the width of cover sheet is 20 to 70 cm wider than the width of the net, the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, the pallet wrap or the wrapping sheet to which it covers and connected to. In one embodiment, the width of cover sheet is 30 to 40 cm wider than the width of the net, the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, the pallet wrap or the wrapping sheet to which it covers and connected to. In one embodiment, the width of cover sheet is 10 to 60 cm wider than the width of the net, the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, the pallet wrap or the wrapping sheet to which it covers and connected to. In one embodiment, the width of cover sheet is 30 to 70 cm wider than the width of the net, the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, the pallet wrap or the wrapping sheet to which it covers and connected to. In one embodiment, the width of cover sheet is 15 to 25 cm wider than the width of the net, the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, the pallet wrap or the wrapping sheet to which it covers and connected to. In one embodiment, the width of cover sheet is 10 to 40 cm wider than the width of the net, the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, the pallet wrap or the wrapping sheet to which it covers and connected to.

[0040] In one embodiment, in a rolled hybrid sheet, the inner surface of the cover sheet may include a sticky or tacky layer. In one embodiment, in a rolled hybrid sheet, this sticky or tacky layer enhances the cover sheet’s adhesion to the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet, further ensuring that it remains securely in place during handling, transportation, and storage.

[0041] In one embodiment, the term "degradable" as used herein refers to the ability of the cover sheet to break down into smaller components over time through natural processes such as exposure to sunlight, moisture, and microbial activity. Degradable materials are designed to reduce their environmental impact by eventually decomposing into non-toxic substances. In one embodiment, the term "degradable" include recyclable.

[0042] In one embodiment the hybrid sheet comprises a cover sheet (element 2 in fig. 3), a sticky tape for sealing the wrap (element 1 in fig. 3); and bubble wrap reinforcement sheets or strips (element 3 in fig. 3) protecting the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

[0043] In one embodiment, the bubble wrap reinforcement sheets or strips (element 3 in fig. 3) protect the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form during storage. In one embodiment, the bubble wrap reinforcement sheets or strips (element 3 in fig. 3) protect the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form during use.

[0044] In one embodiment, degradability can be determined by any known standard method, including but not limited to: ASTM D6400, ISO 14855, ASTM D5338, ISO 17556, or ASTM D6954. By using these standard methods, the degradability of the cover sheet can be accurately assessed, ensuring that it meets the desired environmental performance criteria. This makes the hybrid sheet a sustainable and eco-friendly option for agricultural applications.

[0045] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of using a hybrid sheet in a baler. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of using a hybrid sheet in wrapping a bale. In one embodiment, the hybrid sheet comprises a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, and a cover sheet. In one embodiment, the cover sheet is described hereinabove and is designed to protect the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

[0046] In one embodiment, the method comprises the following steps: (a) Providing a hybrid sheet comprising a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or a wrapping sheet wherein one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to the cover sheet; (b) Feeding the cover sheet of the hybrid sheet into a baler or a wrapping machine; and (c) Wrapping an agricultural bale or an item / good to be wrapped with the hybrid sheet.

[0047] In one embodiment, step (a) comprises providing a hybrid sheet comprising a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or a wrapping sheet wherein one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, net, or wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to the cover sheet and the cover sheet protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form. In one embodiment, step (a) comprises providing a hybrid sheet comprising a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or a wrapping sheet wherein only one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to thecover sheet and the cover sheet protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form. In one embodiment, step (a) comprises providing a hybrid sheet comprising a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or a wrapping sheet wherein only one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to the cover sheet and the cover sheet protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form, wherein the only one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, net, bale net, or wrapping sheet is the most outer end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

[0048] In one embodiment, step (b) comprises feeding the cover sheet of the hybrid sheet into a baler or a wrapping machine, wherein the cover sheet is used as a feeding layer or segment to the baler or the wrapping machine. In one embodiment, step (b) comprises feeding the cover sheet of the hybrid sheet into a baler or a wrapping machine, wherein the cover sheet is used as a feeding layer or segment to the baler or the wrapping machine ensuring compatibility with existing baling equipment and wrapping equipment.

[0049] In one embodiment, in step (c) or after step (c), the cover sheet remains on the outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet. In one embodiment, in step (c) or after step (c), the cover sheet remains on the outer surface of the bale or the wrapped item / good.

[0050] In one embodiment, provided herein is a system comprising (a) a hybrid sheet as described herein; and (b) a baler or a wrapping machine. In one embodiment, the hybrid sheet comprises a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, and a cover sheet having as described herein.

[0051] In one embodiment, the baler or the wrapping machine, is configured to receive the hybrid sheet as a feeding layer and wrap an agricultural bale or an item with the hybrid sheet.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A hybrid sheet comprising:(a) a net, a bale sheet, a bale wrap, a bale net, pallet wrap or a wrapping sheet; and(b) a cover sheet, wherein one end of the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, pallet wrap, or the wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to the cover sheet, and wherein the cover sheet covers and protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net, pallet wrap, or the wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

2. The hybrid sheet of claim 1, wherein said cover sheet is made of nylon or plastic selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene, polypropylene, and any combination thereof.

3. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein said connected to or fused to is by: PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive), knitting, plastic rivets, welding, epoxy, glue, thermoplastic adhesive, or any combination thereof.

4. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-3, wherein said bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, pallet wrap, or the wrapping sheet is a plastic-based packaging or wrapping material.

5. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-4, wherein said wrapping sheet includes a shrink wrap sheet or a heat shrink wrap sheet.

6. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the bale net includes a plurality of transverse bands intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands.

7. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-6, wherein the bale wrap is a plastic wrapping used for the purpose of wrapping agricultural material such as silage bales, hay bales, straw bales or any other round bales.

8. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-7, wherein the cover sheet is a feeding layer / sheet to a baler or to a wrapping machine.

9. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-8, wherein the cover sheet’s length equals to or is larger by no more of 100 cm in relation to: the perimeter of the hybrid sheet in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale sheet in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale wrap in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale net in its rolled form, or the perimeter of the wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

10. A hybrid sheet comprising:(a) a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet; and(b) a cover sheet having a length that is equal to or is less than 20% of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, wherein one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to the cover sheet, and wherein the cover sheet protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

11. The hybrid sheet of claim 10, wherein the cover sheet is made of plastic selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, and any combination thereof.

12. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 10 and 11, wherein the cover sheet is connected to or fused to the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet by: PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive), knitting, plastic rivets, welding, epoxy, glue, or a thermoplastic adhesive.

13. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 10-12, wherein the bale sheet, the bale wrap, the bale net or the wrap is a plastic -based packaging or wrapping material.

14. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 10-13, wherein the wrapping sheet includes a shrink wrap sheet, or a heat shrink wrap sheet.

15. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 10-14, wherein the bale net includes a plurality of transverse bands intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands.

16. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 10-15, wherein the bale wrap is a plastic wrapping of agricultural material such as silage hay bales.

17. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 10-16, wherein the cover sheet is a feeding layer to a baler or to a wrapping machine.

18. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-17, wherein the cover sheet is 10-500 microns thick.

19. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-16, wherein the cover sheet or the hybrid sheet is recyclable, degradable or both.

20. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-19, wherein the length of the cover sheet is equal to the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to twice the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet.

21. The hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-20, wherein the cover sheet’s inner surface includes a sticky or tacky layer.

22. A bale wrapped with the hybrid sheet of any one of claims 1-21.

23. The bale of claim 22, wherein the cover sheet remains on the outer surface of the bale sheet.

24. A method of using a hybrid sheet in a baler or in a wrapping machine, the method comprising:(a) providing a hybrid sheet comprising a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, and a cover sheet having length that is equal to or is less than 20% of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, wherein one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to the cover sheet, and wherein the cover sheet protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form;(b) feeding the cover sheet of said hybrid sheet into said baler or said wrapping machine; and(c) wrapping an agricultural bale or an item with the hybrid sheet.

25. The method of claim 24, wherein in step (c) the cover sheet remains on the outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet.

26. The method of any one of claims 24 and 25, wherein the cover sheet is made of plastic selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene, polypropylene, and any combination thereof.

27. The method of any one of claims 24-26, wherein said connected to or fused to is by: PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive), knitting, plastic rivets, welding, epoxy, glue, thermoplastic adhesive, or any combination thereof.

28. The method of any one of claims 24-27, wherein said bale wrap, the bale net, pallet wrap, or the wrapping sheet is a plastic -based packaging or wrapping material.

29. The method of any one of claims 24-28, wherein said wrapping sheet includes a shrink wrap sheet or a heat shrink wrap sheet.

30. The method of any one of claims 24-29, wherein the bale net includes a plurality of transverse bands intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands.

31. The method of any one of claims 24-30, wherein the bale wrap is a plastic wrapping used for the purpose of wrapping agricultural material such as silage hay bales.

32. The method of any one of claims 24-31, wherein the cover sheet is a feeding layer / sheet to a baler or to a wrapping machine.

33. The method of any one of claims 24-32, wherein the cover sheet’s length equals to or larger by no more of 100 cm in relation to: the perimeter of the hybrid sheet in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale sheet in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale wrap in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale net, or the perimeter of the wrapping sheet in its rolled form.

34. The method of any one of claims 24-33, wherein the cover sheet is 10-500 microns thick.

35. The method of any one of claims 24-34, wherein the cover sheet or the hybrid sheet is recyclable, degradable or both.

36. The method of any one of claims 24-35, wherein the length of the cover sheet is equal to the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to twice the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet.

37. The method of any one of claims 24-36, wherein the cover sheet’s inner surface includes a sticky or tacky layer.

38. A system for using a hybrid sheet in a baler or in a wrapping machine, the system comprising:(a) a hybrid sheet comprising a net, a bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, and a cover sheet having a length that is equal to or is less than 20% of the length of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet, wherein one end of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet is connected to or fused to the cover sheet, and wherein the cover sheet protects the external or outer surface of the bale sheet, bale wrap, bale net, or wrapping sheet in its rolled form; and(b) a baler or a wrapping machine configured to receive the cover sheet of the hybrid sheet as a feeding layer.

39. The system of claim 38, wherein the cover sheet is made of plastic selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene, polypropylene, and any combination thereof.

40. The system of any one of claims 38 and 39, wherein said connected to or fused to is by: PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive), knitting, plastic rivets, welding, epoxy, glue, thermoplastic adhesive, or any combination thereof.

41. The system of any one of claims 38-40, wherein said bale wrap, the bale net, pallet wrap, or the wrapping sheet is a plastic -based packaging or wrapping material.

42. The system of any one of claims 38-41, wherein said wrapping sheet includes a shrink wrap sheet or a heat shrink wrap sheet.

43. The method of any one of claims 38-42, wherein the bale net includes a plurality of transverse bands intersecting a plurality of longitudinal bands.

44. The method of any one of claims 38-43, wherein the bale wrap is a plastic wrapping used for the purpose of wrapping agricultural material such as silage hay bales.

45. The method of any one of claims 38-44, wherein the cover sheet is a feeding layer / sheet to a baler or to a wrapping machine.

46. The method of any one of claims 38-45, wherein the cover sheet’s length equals to or larger by no more of 100 cm in relation to: the perimeter of the hybrid sheet in its rolled form , the perimeter of the bale sheet in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale wrap in its rolled form, the perimeter of the bale net in its rolled form, or the perimeter of the wrapping sheet in its rolled form,.

47. The method of any one of claims 38-46, wherein the cover sheet is 10-500 microns thick.

48. The method of any one of claims 38-47, wherein the cover sheet or the hybrid sheet is recyclable, degradable or both.

49. The method of any one of claims 38-48, wherein the length of the cover sheet is equal to the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet up to twice the perimeter of the rolled hybrid sheet.

50. The method of any one of claims 24-49, wherein the cover sheet’s inner surface includes a sticky or tacky layer.

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