72 patents
Utility
Microstrand interface layer for improved engineered wood products
16 Jan 24
An engineered wood based siding, cladding or panel with a microstrand interface layer (MIL) applied to the top of the main strand matrix layers to minimize telegraphing, add rigidity and strength, and provide an improved surface appearance.
Gareth Paul Merrick, Brian St. Germain
Filed: 8 Nov 22
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Manufactured Wood Panels with Elevated Levels of Zinc Borate Additives for Improved Surface Properties
4 Jan 24
A method or process for a system for applying high, elevated levels of zinc borate additives to composite or manufactured wood panels, such as oriented strand board, for improved surface antifungal and anti-termite properties.
BRIAN PATRICK BUFFIN, JEFFREY RICHARD JAYNE, CHRISTOPHER DALL
Filed: 5 Jul 23
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Wood Adhesive System with Isocyanates and Functionalized Oil
21 Dec 23
A method or process for a wood adhesive system comprising polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (pMDI) in combination with a functionalized oil.
JIANWEN NI
Filed: 21 Jun 23
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Blending apparatus for manufactured wood processing
5 Dec 23
An improved blending apparatus for manufactured wood products with a rotating blending drum or cylinder with a pattern of alternating flights of different configurations extending from the interior of the drum.
David G. Edwall, Shane Chucka, Grant Stevenson, Mathew Fish, Wayne Temple
Filed: 23 Dec 19
Utility
Siding with integrated rainscreen for concrete wall or block construction
31 Oct 23
A wood or manufactured wood-composite based siding used on concrete wall or concrete masonry unit (CMU, or block) construction (including, but not limited to, insulated concrete form construction) with an integrated rainscreen feature.
Gareth Paul Merrick
Filed: 15 Feb 22
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Dual Roller Applicator for Seam Tape
26 Oct 23
A one-handed tool for use in application of seam tape or seaming tape.
NEIL FREIDBERG, FRANK ROZENBAUM, RICHARD MCCLINTOCK
Filed: 21 Apr 23
Utility
System for Flashing End Joints of Siding
19 Oct 23
A system, flashing apparatus, and associated methods for protecting vertical butt joints in installed siding having locking profiles.
DAVID L. STACKHOUSE, MATTHEW E. VRAZEL, G. PAUL MERRICK, JR.
Filed: 13 Apr 23
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Additive-conveying Laminate Layer
5 Oct 23
A manufactured wood panel or board with an integrated conveying laminate that conveys a fire resistant (FR) additive to specific locations within the panel or board during the manufacturing process, and the process and system for producing a panel or board with an FR conveying laminate.
G. PAUL MERRICK, JIANWEN NI, LANCE OLSON
Filed: 31 Mar 23
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Integrated Roof System with Engineered Wood
5 Oct 23
A multi-layered integrated roofing plank or panel with a base layer comprising engineered or manufactured wood, a water resistant barrier layer covering at least the outer face of the base layer, and at least one of the edges of the base layer.
SARATH VEGA-GUTIERREZ, JARROD KEVIN LINE, QINING SUN, LUKE MICHAS, FELICIA FANCHER, RYLIE BARLING, WILLIAM H. BAIRD
Filed: 31 Mar 23
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Method of Manufacturing a Fire-retardant Treated Wood Composite Panel
17 Aug 23
Methods of manufacturing a fire-retardant treated OSB to avoid press build-up issues with prior art fire retardants such as boric acid when subjected to normal heat and pressure used in forming an OSB panel.
JIANWEN NI, JEFF YELLE
Filed: 13 Feb 23
Utility
Heat-treated Engineered Wood for Flooring
10 Aug 23
Thermally-modified panels, boards, and flooring manufactured from engineered wood, including, but not limited to, oriented-strand board (OSB).
JESSE SCHMITZ, JARROD KEVIN LINE, KEITH T. QUISENBERRY, QINING SUN, MINA ESKANDER
Filed: 10 Feb 23
Utility
Fire-resistant Wall Assembly
10 Aug 23
A multi-component fire-resistant (FR) assembly for use in various forms of construction.
SCOTT JOHNSON
Filed: 6 Feb 23
Utility
Nickel-gap Flat Siding Product with Locking Joint
20 Jul 23
A unique modified shiplap joint with matching or corresponding reverse curves on opposing edges or ends of a piece of siding, each forming one-half of the joint: an underlap edge, and an overlap edge.
DAVID L. STACKHOUSE, MATTHEW E. VRAZEL, JACK J. JOHNSON, JR.
Filed: 16 Jan 23
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Engineered Wood Siding, Trim and Fencing with Fire Resistant Properties
13 Jul 23
A multi-layer fire-resistant (FR) panel or board, for use in exterior applications, such as siding, cladding, trim, fencing, or sheathing.
JIANWEN NI, G. PAUL MERRICK
Filed: 13 Jan 23
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Fire-rated Structural Osb Panels with Overlaid Water-resistant Barrier
29 Jun 23
A wood or engineered wood structural panel, such as, but not limited to, OSB (“oriented strand board”) or plywood, that is both fire-resistant and water resistant.
Scott Johnson, Brian St. Germain
Filed: 13 Feb 23
Utility
Method of Manufacturing Osb with Extruded Polymer Bands
25 May 23
A system for introducing a noise-dampening polymer in-line in the manufacturing process of a manufactured wood product to achieve higher acoustic performance in siding, sheathing, roofing, flooring, and similar applications using the manufactured wood product.
JARROD KEVIN LINE
Filed: 22 Nov 22
Utility
Microstrand Interface Layer for Improved Engineered Wood Products
11 May 23
An engineered wood based siding, cladding or panel with a microstrand interface layer (MIL) applied to the top of the main strand matrix layers to minimize telegraphing, add rigidity and strength, and provide an improved surface appearance.
GARETH PAUL MERRICK, BRIAN ST. GERMAIN
Filed: 8 Nov 22
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Process for producing smooth strand-based siding or structural panels using secondary pressing
2 May 23
A process for producing a smooth-sided strand-based siding or wood structural panel using a secondary pressing process.
David C. Ritter
Filed: 4 Nov 17
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System and Process for Manufacturing Integrated Roof System with Engineered Wood
16 Mar 23
A method to manufacture, on one or more production or manufacturing lines, an integrated roofing product, such as a roofing panel or roofing plank.
JARROD KEVIN LINE, LUKE MICHAS, SARATH VEGA-GUTIERREZ, FELICIA FANCHER, RYLIE BARLING, WILLIAM H. BAIRD, QINING SUN
Filed: 14 Sep 22
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Flat Siding Product with Locking Spline
16 Feb 23
A unique modified shiplap joint with a transverse spline extending into the respective edge of each piece of siding forming the joint.
GARETH PAUL MERRICK, TOMMY R. WYATT, ERIC C. BILLINGS, BRIAN W. MATHIS
Filed: 11 Aug 22