Patents by Inventor Richard T. Svopa, Jr.

Richard T. Svopa, 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).

  • Composite wood products and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 8636816
    Abstract: A composite wood product adapted for burning includes a compacted mixture of lignosulfonate, wood particles, and ground corn. A method of manufacturing the composite wood product includes: (i) providing and mixing the lignosulfonate, the wood particles, and the ground corn to form a mixture having a moisture content from about 6 wt. % to about 18 wt. %; compacting the mixture at high pressure; and drying the mixture to obtain an optimum moisture level for burning. The composite wood product may be provided in a kit that includes log-shaped pieces and starter pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventors: Richard T. Svopa, Jr., David Newton