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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7338701 | Laminated composite wooden material and method of manufacturing material A seven-layered laminated composite lumber 1 is constructed by stacking veneers 2, whose oven-dry specific gravity is 0.6 or larger, alternately with veneers 3, whose oven-dry specific gravity is 0.4 or less, and by bonding them together. The in... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7329454 | Method of producing cellulosic article having increased thickness, and product thereof A method of preparing a cellulosic article includes a step of combining cellulosic material and binder resin to form treated cellulosic material. A mat is formed of a plurality of layers of the treated cellulosic material. The method also includes the steps of inter... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322389 | Method of processing wood A method of processing wood into a predetermined shape through compression includes compressing a first wooden piece and a second wooden piece separately; and placing the compressed second wooden piece on the compressed first wooden piece to bond the wooden pieces. | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7147907 | Protective covering for landscape ties and timbers and other building materials Apparatus and methods for preventing splinters and minimizing the number of injuries attributable to falling onto pressure-treated wooden members, such as landscape ties or timbers used in play areas and landscape projects, through the use of a resilient cover. A co... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140158 | Composite beam A composite beam is disclosed. The component has spaced pairs of elongate wood members, the members of each pair being in face to face mating orientation. A generally sinuous shaped spacer rod sub assembly having spacer portions connected at junctures is provided. T... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124544 | Prefabricated multi-purpose support block for use with I-joists A multi-purpose, shaped, prefabricated, structurally-enhancing support block conforms to the side profiles of conventional I-joists. The support block is preferably installed by fastening it to the I-joist web, rather than to the I-joist flanges, thus preserving the... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7076856 | Adjustable system and method for supporting and joining structural members An apparatus and associated method for joining structural members are provided. The apparatus includes a support structure of extendable members, each with an adjustable support surface for engaging the structural members so that structural members of different size... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6938387 | Length adjustable composite stud A length adjustable composite stud combining the advantages associated with metal studs with the advantages associated with conventional wood studs. The composite stud also allows for customized adjustments of its length using a set of simple and ergonomic steps. Th... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6907707 | Converted wood article A converted wood article for use in combination with other converted wood articles to form composite wood products for use in general construction such as in the construction of posts, flooring, walls and support beams. ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6895723 | Compressed wood waste structural I-beam Methods for forming structural beams and the beams resulting from such methods are disclosed. The disclosed methods compress and adhesively bond wood strands into beams. A beam formed from any one of the disclosed methods may, if desired, have any one of several dis... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6829866 | Wooden beams with sections that are subjected to transversal tension A wooden beam (1) has several sections which are subjected to a transversal tension and which affect in particular the areas in which there are recesses or openings (3). Rod-shaped elements are provided in the form of screws (4) which are introd... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6811861 | Structural reinforcement using composite strips A composite structural reinforcing strip is affixed to a structure to be reinforced (such as a bridge span, foundation pillar, or similar structure) by the use of several fasteners which extend through the strip and into the structure. The reinforcing strip preferab... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6772572 | Fabricated OSB stud A fabricated wooden stud including: (1) a pair of fully-aligned face-members of OSB spaced from one another and each having first and second ends and first and second elongate edges; (2) first and second fully-aligned edge-members of OSB spaced from one another, the... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6761009 | Method and arrangement for wood studs The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing studs (9) or the like generally oblong pieces comprising a central web (14) and opposite flanges (8a, 8b) connected thereto. The present invention also relates to a... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6701690 | I-shaped wooden beam The I-shaped wooden beam has two elongated chords extending in parallel relationship and blocks, struts or a web extending between the chords. Each of the chords is made of two pieces of wood having adjacent surfaces that are in contact and extend in para... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6662519 | Wooden newel post A wooden newel post includes upper and lower post sections, anda decorative lamella layer. The upper post section is made of higher quality wood, and has a lower post connecting end. The lower post section is made of lower quality wood, and has an upper p... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6615559 | Resilient construction member, especially a unitary construction member A resiliently flexible construction beam includes a pair of lateral flange portions and a web extending therebetween, preferably, but not necessarily, so as to present a cross-sectional profile corresponding to commonly used construction beam members (e.g... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6609546 | Furniture with distressed appearance A process for creating a distressed surface for an article of furniture, and an article of furniture incorporating a distresses surface. The process includes the steps of selecting at least one piece of material having at least one planar surface and oppo... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6588161 | Laminated construction elements and method for constructing an earthquake-resistant building Laminated interlocking stackable wall units are assembled using a large proportion of wood species unsuitable for use in the construction industry. The interlocking stackable wall units are used in combination with a laminated roof beam, and a roof panel ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6523315 | Attachments and devices for straightening, squaring and aligning support members to receive exterior finishing members and methods therefor Sized and shaped attachments made of suitable materials and having a predetermined thickness for straightening and replacing studs, joists and rafters, squaring of openings and for aligning a plurality of the studs, joists and rafters in the framing for a... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6519912 | Composite wood products A converted wood article for use in combination with other converted wood articles to form composite wood products for use in general construction such as in the construction of posts, flooring, walls, and support beams. Converted wood articles preferably... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6516584 | Additional metal wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like), for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6497080 | Z-stud structural member A structural member "(10)" comprises a generally Z-shaped cross section. Two flange members (14, 16) are bonded to opposite sides and opposite ends of a diagonal web "(12)". Each flange member "(14, 16)" has one surface "(28)" which is bonded to the web "... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6460310 | Composite I-beam having improved properties A composite I-beam is presented. The inventive I-beam includes a first flange and a second flange, with a web extending between the first and second flanges. At least one of the flanges of the inventive I-beam has a reinforcing layer of a supporting mater... | 10/08/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6446412 | Glulam wood beams and method of making same There is provided a glulam wood beam comprising planks having a width substantially smaller than the width of the beam, assembled into snips. The beam is characterized by the presence of flash in the interior by external surfaces made essentially of duram... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6412745 | Fastener using metal and wooden board A fastener (1) comprises a core plate member made of metal (11) and a decorative member made of a wooden board (12) covering the core plate member (11). The decorative member (12) is formed of a hollow wooden board whose central portion is hollowed out. T... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6412248 | Additional metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like), for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6374555 | Long lasting deck product A deck product comprising a composite and a base. The composite covers the base and the base and the composite are removably attached... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6363682 | Lumber structural enhancer A lumber structural enhancer of unitary, one-piece and integral construction is adapted for use with an axially extending beam of wood, the beam being of substantially rectangular cross-section and having a pair of opposing sides and at least one bight co... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6343453 | Composite wooden beam and method for producing said beam A wooden I beam comprising upper and lower wooden members each having an outer longitudinal flange secured by glue to an elongated web, upper members of the beam being connected at end joints which are staggered relative to end joints between lower member... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6336484 | Method for handling and processing short wood planks The present invention concerns a method that is timesaving, more economical and facilitates the handling and processing of short solid wood planks. Tongue-and-groove joints are machined on the short sides of the short green planks enabling their releasabl... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6318046 | Engineered wood member The invention is a wane-free engineered wood product and the method of its manufacture. Lumber having wane along one or more edges is first milled to produce rectangular notches along each of the four edges. The notches are sized to remove all or most of ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6286287 | Converted wood articles A converted wood article for use in combination with other converted wood articles to form composite wood products for use in general construction such as in the construction of posts, flooring, walls and support beams.... | 09/11/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6276110 | Stud for a timber wall The present invention relates to a stud (1) intended for a timber wall and a method for manufacturing the stud (1). The stud (1) constitutes a part of a wooden frame on which, for example, plaster board panels (12) are secured in order to form the wall. T... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6263773 | Engineered wood products cutting method and apparatus The invention is a method and apparatus for processing an Engine Wood Product member. The member is moved to a home position in a driving unit and the length of the EWP member is automatically measured by moving the EWP member from the home position while... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6250042 | Additional metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like), for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6173550 | Wood I-beam conditioned reinforcement panel The present invention includes wood I-beams with fiber reinforcement. In a preferred embodiment, a wood I-beam includes an opposed pair of elongated wood flanges and a substantially continuous web positioned between them. In one embodiment, the web includ... | 01/16/2001 |
