Patents by Inventor Benjamin Zvi Korman

Benjamin Zvi Korman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Building block, building block mold, and method for forming building block
    Patent number: 8448410
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved building block formed of recycled straw stalks, a mold for forming the block, and a method of forming the block. The improved block provides a moisture and pest resistant building block having high dimensional tolerances and being capable of long term use without structural degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Oryzatech, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Zvi Korman, John Anthony Ruskey, III, John A. Ruskey
  • Culm block and method for forming the same
    Patent number: 8414816
    Abstract: A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks forming a first rigid wall and a second rigid wall as a result of an application of heat and pressure to the same and the inherent bonding agent found in the straw stalks. Preferably, the culm block further comprises a plurality of through-holes for receiving structural reinforcements or otherwise and a restraining device wrapped about the block for added structural support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Orzatech, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Zvi Korman, John Anthony Ruskey, III, Douglas Clinton Priest
  • Method for forming a culm block
    Patent number: 7707784
    Abstract: A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks forming a first rigid wall and a second rigid wall as a result of an application of heat and pressure to the same and the inherent bonding agent found in the straw stalks. Preferably, the culm block further comprises a plurality of through-holes for receiving structural reinforcements or otherwise and a restraining device wrapped about the block for added structural support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Oryzatech, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Zvi Korman, John Anthony Ruskey, III, Douglas Clinton Priest
  • BUILDING BLOCK, BUILDING BLOCK MOLD, AND METHOD FOR FORMING BUILDING BLOCK
    Publication number: 20090077920
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved building block formed of recycled straw stalks, a mold for forming the block, and a method of forming the block. The improved block provides a moisture and pest resistant building block having high dimensional tolerances and being capable of long term use without structural degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Benjamin Zvi Korman, John Anthony Ruskey, III, John A. Ruskey