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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7204062 | Straight face vinyl siding The present invention is a vinyl siding panel and a method of making the vinyl siding panel. The vinyl siding panel comprises a planar portion extending the longitudinal length of the vinyl siding panel. The planar portion comprises a first edge and a second edge. T... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7186457 | Cellulosic composite component A component such as a siding panel comprised of a PVC/wood flour composite. Another embodiment is a component such as a siding panel that is made from a PVC/CPE/wood flour composite. The cellulosic composite may be extruded through a die and then bent into the shape... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7017352 | Cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to thoroughly cool an extrudate by directing a cooling fluid toward a surface of the extrudate (e.g., an interior surface tha... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6993817 | Method of assembling fence sections The present invention is a method of assembling fence sections using a banding machine to band an assembled fence section together so that the fence section does not fall apart as it is transferred to the site where it will be used. The fence section may be assemble... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6988345 | Lineal A lineal for framing openings in buildings that may provide a finished appearance to the opening being framed. The lineal may be comprised of a nailing hem and an overhang. The lineal may additionally comprise a channel portion. The lineal with a channel portion may... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6984676 | Extrusion of synthetic wood material An extrusion process is described for the extrusion of a synthetic wood material. The process includes a significantly higher compression ratio through which the extruded product must pass. The higher compression ratio results in significantly improved product quali... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6971211 | Cellulosic/polymer composite material The present invention is a component such as a siding panel that may be comprised of various formulations of cellulosic/polymer composite materials. One embodiment of the present invention is a siding panel that is comprised of a cellulosic/PVC composite material. T... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6958185 | Multilayer synthetic wood component A multilayer synthetic wood component comprised of a layer of a first synthetic wood composition that is secured to a layer of a second synthetic wood composition. As a result, the present invention may provide a component that utilizes the beneficial characteristic... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6935623 | Fence assembly with connectors The present invention is a fence assembly comprising fence segments and connectors. Each fence segment may be secured to another fence segment by a connector. The present invention may use in-line connectors, living hinge connectors, male/female hinged connectors, a... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6865849 | Top course molding A trim piece for use with siding. The trim piece includes a proximal end portion that is adapted to engage a support structure such as a clip. A cover piece extends from the proximal end portion. When used as top course molding, the cover piece may cover the nailing... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6863972 | Synthetic wood component having a foamed polymer backing The present invention is a component having a synthetic wood layer that is secured to a foamed polymer layer. The foamed polymer layer is comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of high density polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, low d... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6784216 | ABS foam and method of making same The present invention is an ABS foam composition. The composition is comprised of ABS, a foam modifier, and a blowing agent. The composition may be formed into a variety of shapes and products using many different processing techniques, e.g., extrusion and molding. | 08/31/2004 |
| 6780359 | Synthetic wood composite material and method for molding A method of manufacturing a component in which a cellulosic material is mixed with a plastic material to form a cellulosic reinforced plastic composite. The cellulosic reinforced plastic composite is then formed into irregular shaped granules, such as by grinding. T... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6708504 | Cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to thoroughly cool an extrudate by releasing a cooling fluid in a hollow portion of the extrudate. Hollows may be created in ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6685858 | In-line compounding and extrusion system The present invention is a continuous in-line compounding and extrusion system that does not require pre-dried wood flour or pelletized feed stock of cellulosic/polymer composite materials in order to produce net shapes from cellulosic/polymer composite m... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6662515 | Synthetic wood post cap A post cap comprising a roof portion, at least one support member, and a wall portion. The roof portion is adapted to extend over a top portion of a post. The support member(s) extend from the roof portion to rest against the top portion of the post such ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6637213 | Cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to thoroughly cool an extrudate by directing a cooling fluid toward a surface of the extrudate (e.g., an interior ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6632863 | Cellulose/polyolefin composite pellet A cellulose/polyolefin pellet comprising polyolefin material and cellulosic material. The pellet may be concentrated such that it contains less than about 20% by weight of the polyolefin material and at least about 55% by weight of the cellulosic material... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6617376 | Flexible wood composition A flexible wood composition comprising at least one cellulosic filler and a material selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic elastomers and melt-processible rubbers. Additionally, the composition may include other ingredients including, but no... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6592351 | Turret loading device for extrusion line The present invention includes an extrusion line system capable of simultaneous running and retooling. The invention utilizes a turret device having an upper surface adapted to rotate about a central point. The turret device has on its upper surface a fir... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6590004 | Foam composite wood replacement material The present invention is a foam composite wood replacement material and a method for its manufacture. One embodiment of the present invention is a cellulosic/polymer foamable composite material. The composite material may include at least one cellulosic f... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6578368 | Cryogenic cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to cool the hollows found in many extrudates. Hollows may be created in order to reduce material, weight and/or pr... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6579605 | Multilayer synthetic wood component A multilayer synthetic wood component comprised of a layer of a first synthetic wood composition that is secured to a layer of a second synthetic wood composition. As a result, the present invention may provide a component that utilizes the beneficial cha... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6526718 | Reinforced vinyl siding The present invention comprises a siding unit which is adapted for installation. An exemplary embodiment of the siding unit has at least 1.5 courses of vinyl siding. The courses of vinyl siding are preferably formed by one or more facing panels which are ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6524518 | Manufacturing process including extrusion with in-line blow molding The present invention is a unique manufacturing process that includes extruding a product shape through extrusion equipment, then using a blow molding process, preferably in-line, on a portion of the extruded product shape to further shape the product. In... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6516577 | Exterior panel An exterior covering for buildings and the like is described. The present invention relates to vinyl siding panels for building exteriors that are easy to install, and which prevent a collection of moisture along the building exterior.... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6511757 | Compression molding of synthetic wood material A system of compression molding a synthetic wood formulation into a commercially useable synthetic wood component is described. Surprising results are achieved when the dry formulation is placed under heat and pressure. Many different components may be ma... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6453630 | Deck plank cover A deck plank cover made from a plastic material, such as a wood composite, wherein the deck plank cover is designed to be affixed to the top surface of a preexisting deck plank. The deck plank cover is useful for repairing or protecting mildly deteriorate... | 09/24/2002 |
| 5393536 | Coextrusion apparatus The present invention includes a method of producing a reinforced extrusion product, the product of the method, and the apparatus for making a reinforced extrusion product. The method of producing an extruded composite of the present invention, comprises ... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5368360 | Cover piece for seat member of bleacher seat unit A bleacher seat cover and a bleacher seat containing same are disclosed. The bleacher seat cover is of a resilient polymeric material such as an extruded thermoplastic material. The profile of the bleacher seat cover is formed such that the profile of the... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5284710 | Fluoropolymer-acrylic plastic composite and coextrusion method The present invention relates to an extruded fluoropolymer-acrylic composite and a method of producing same. The extruded product of the present invention comprises a layer of at least one first polymeric substance comprising a mixture of: (1) from about ... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5269639 | System for shipping products and stabilizing them from shifting sidewise on vehicle A system for shipping product on a vehicle comprising a series of rectangular containment elements surrounding a plurality of products thus together constituting a plurality of units with a T-shaped support positioned between each of the containment eleme... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5181371 | Flexible joint assembly for partition assemblage An improved flexible joint assembly is disclosed for use in connecting partition members for use in lawn mower drag shields. One of the members includes a receiving groove made of a rigid and heat bondable material. The other partition member includes a r... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5147136 | Temperature cycling test chambers Two environmental test zones at different temperatures are separated by an insulated wall. A portion of the wall is rotatable and is designed to hold a test specimen thereon. By rotating this portion of the insulated wall, the specimen is exposed to diffe... | 09/15/1992 |
