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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7300614 | Method of manufacturing a resin molding A method of manufacturing a resin molding according to the present invention is made by joining first and second resin molded parts. The method includes molding a concave portion when molding the first part, molding a convex portion which has a through-hole in a cen... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7225594 | Stud system and methods related thereto The present invention relates to a stud system where each respective stud (2) includes flanges (4, 4a) which are directly attached to each other and which constitute an essentially monolithic entity. Said flanges are formed of a wane edge wood m... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7040996 | Cue tip cap A cue tip cap that protects the tip of a pool cue stick and also keeps chalk dust on the tip of the cue stick from flaking off into the carrying case. The cue tip cap comprises a sleeve made of a flexible material that snugly grips the end of the cue stick, covering... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6463871 | Wood replacement system and method Methods, compositions and boat hulls are disclosed using and forming a wood replacement surface. The wood replacement surface is used as a replacement or substitute for wood surfaces. The wood replacement surface of the present invention has improved char... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6279629 | Method for more efficient use of smaller diameter trees The subject basic method and its modifications are used to provide logs reconstituted from smaller diameter trees up to 12 inches diameter at their bases. The basic method is practiced using the following steps: 1. Cutting felled trees at cutting points into a... | 08/28/2001 |
| 5928468 | High pressure glue injection device An adaptor for injecting glue under high pressure into a joint to includes a shank portion with a self tapping external thread tapering from a connecting portion having an internal connecting thread for attachment to a zerk and radially outward wings, for... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5817202 | Composite moulding and method of making A method of making composite strips of millwork components, including the steps of providing a plurality of elongate strips of wood and a support sheet, adhering the strips of wood together in parallel with each other and to the support sheet to form an e... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5655582 | Modified quick change inserted edges anvil system for wood chippers An anvil for a wood chipper includes an anvil body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and longitudinally extending side surfaces between the top and bottom surfaces. At least one of the side surfaces is adapted to accept an insert shaped and dimensio... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5547002 | Press machine A press machine having a frame with a central channel projecting along a length thereof. The channel slidably guides a piece of lumber along a processing path. Press wheels are mounted to longitudinal supports extending along opposite sides of the central... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5433805 | Method for crack prevention in bamboo canes A method for preventing cracks in bamboo canes subjected to drying comprises longitudinally cutting open the bamboo cane along its entire length, allowing the cut cane to dry to a desired residual moisture content, and sealing the resulting longitudinal g... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5221348 | High pressure glue injector A glue injector for injecting glue under high pressure is described that comprises a barrel (2), a plunger (3) that is received within the barrel and extends rearwardly through an aperture (19) in the body (4) of a handle which carries a pair of opposed f... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5052333 | Plug A plug of deformable material such as wood or plastic, for tightly sealing a cylindrical recess provided in wood, in which recess a crushable ampule with a wood attack combating agent can be accommodated, said ampule being attachable in a cavity of said p... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4643784 | Application and repair method for veneer and the like A method of applying and repairing veneers and the like comprises the following steps: sticking a sheet to the outside surface of the veneer; unsticking the veneer from its support; sticking the sheet to a substantially rigid transparent plate; repairing the veneer... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4471824 | Tool for squaring cue stick ferrule and shaping cue tip A generally cylindrical sleeve is provided defining a bore extending longitudinally therethrough. The end of the bore opening outwardly through one end of the sleeve is outwardly flared and the other end of the sleeve is externally threaded. An internally... | 09/18/1984 |
| 4432172 | Breakaway timber support poles Timber support poles are given desired breaking properties to reduce the deceleration of a vehicle that collides with the pole by cutting one or more recesses in the pole, and filling the recesses with a polymeric filler composition.... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4420358 | Apparatus for the production of a glued wood joint In the process for the production of a glued joint for wood, the surfaces to be glued are held tightly together. At least one injection needle is driven into the wood up to a depth at which the outlet of the needle point comes into contact with the surfac... | 12/13/1983 |
| 4311177 | Process for repairing a damaged section of a bowling lane An improved process for repairing a damaged section of a bowling lane comprises removal of the upper planar surface of the bowling lane having the damaged portion therein, and subsequently resurfacing the section with a laminated structure of a specified ... | 01/19/1982 |