Abstract: A thermoplastic composite lumber product having at least one layer of a reinforcing laminate containing unidirectional fibers of glass, carbon or ceramics. The thermoplastic composite lumber of the present invention exhibits superior stiffness and strength compared to typical, non-reinforced plastic lumber.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 25, 2002
Date of Patent:
June 15, 2004
Assignee:
Engineering Mechanics Corporation of Columbus
Abstract: A thermoplastic composite lumber product having at least one layer of a reinforcing laminate containing unidirectional fibers of glass, carbon or ceramics. The thermoplastic composite lumber of the present invention exhibits superior stiffness and strength compared to typical, non-reinforced plastic lumber.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 8, 2000
Date of Patent:
May 21, 2002
Assignee:
Engineering Mechanics Corporation of Columbus