Patents by Inventor Rodney E. Jacobson

Rodney E. Jacobson 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).

  • Methods of making composites containing cellulosic pulp fibers
    Patent number: 6730249
    Abstract: Reinforced composites containing cellulosic pulp fibers dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix comprises a thermoplastic polymeric material melting above 180° C. and the cellulosic pulp fibers have an alpha-cellulose purity greater than 80% by weight. Methods of making and using the reinforced composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Rayonier, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl D. Sears, Rodney E. Jacobson, Daniel F. Caulfield, John Underwood
  • Methods of making composites containing cellulosic pulp fibers
    Publication number: 20020000683
    Abstract: Reinforced composites containing cellulosic pulp fibers dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix comprises a thermoplastic polymeric material melting above 180° C. and the cellulosic pulp fibers have an alpha-cellulose purity greater than 80% by weight. Methods of making and using the reinforced composites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Karl D. Sears, Rodney E. Jacobson, Daniel F. Caulfield, John Underwood
  • Composites containing cellulosic pulp fibers and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 6270883
    Abstract: Reinforced composites containing cellulosic pulp fibers dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix comprises a thermoplastic polymeric material melting above 180° C. and the cellulosic pulp fibers have an alpha-cellulose purity greater than 80% by weight. Methods of making and using the reinforced composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Rayonier Inc.
    Inventors: Karl D. Sears, Rodney E. Jacobson, Daniel F. Caulfield, John Underwood