Patents by Inventor Marvin E. Sykes, Jr.

Marvin E. Sykes, Jr. 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).

  • Method of increasing latent heat storage of wood products
    Patent number: 6933016
    Abstract: The heat storage capacity of natural cellulosic products is increased by injecting nucleating products and/or heat storing material into unfilled cells thereby increasing the amount of material that can undergo phase change for transferring latent heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Marvin E. Sykes, Jr.
  • Heat storage means
    Patent number: 4621614
    Abstract: This invention is a heat storage system utilizing pressure treated, high density fibrous products to capture and hold heat, particularly in passive solar applications. This heat storage means is preferably in the form of pressure treated logs or timbers which, once heated, will slowly release this heat over an extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1986
    Inventor: Marvin E. Sykes, Jr.