Frederick A. Kamke - Blacksburg VA, US Harrison Sizemore, III - Christiansburg VA, US
Assignee:
Eagle Analytical Company, Inc. - Corvallis OR
International Classification:
B27L 5/00
US Classification:
144364, 144380
Abstract:
A high density wood product that is made from low-density wood is provided. The wood product is made using a continuous viscoelastic thermal compression (VTC) process and exhibits high density, strength and dimensional stability, compared to the lower density starting material (typically composite panels such as strand board) from which it is made.
Wood Composite Materials And Methods For Their Manufacture
Howard P. Groger - Gainesville FL Frederick A. Kamke - Blacksburg VA Russell J. Churchill - Radford VA
Assignee:
American Research Corporation of Virginia - Radford VA
International Classification:
B32B 900
US Classification:
4285371
Abstract:
Wood composite materials containing veneer layers interposed with a thermoplastic adhesive containing a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate and other thermoplastic polymer show increased impact resistance. The composite material may be manufactured using an adhesive transfer method or film extrusion.