Protein-containing Liquid Patents (Class 156/317)
  • Leaf binding method and compositions therefor
    Patent number: 6908522
    Abstract: A method of binding leaves or other organic debris utilizing an adhesive composition comprising a water soluble or dispersible polymer. The method includes the step of coating upwardly facing leaves and/or other organic debris with an adhesive composition to bond them together into larger sections. The adhesive composition includes an anti-slip additive to counter slipperiness of the pile when wet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Chemstar Products Company
    Inventor: Cory Bernu
  • Particleboard and method for forming a particleboard
    Publication number: 20040173306
    Abstract: A binder system made from renewable resources is used to produce particleboards. In a preferred embodiment the binder includes soy protein isolate, a plasticizer such as glycerol and a vegetable oil derivative such as maleinized methyl ester of tung oil. Particleboard is formed from a source of lignocellulose, the binder, and optionally an alkali modified soy protein and emulsified wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: University of Southern Mississippi
    Inventors: Shelby F. Thames, Richard C. Cook, Qiang Wang, Sharathkumar K. Mendon