Abstract: A high density wood product that is made from low-density wood is provided. The wood product is made using a continuous viscoelastic thermal compression (VTC) process and exhibits high density, strength and dimensional stability, compared to the lower density starting material (typically composite panels such as strand board) from which it is made.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 5, 2004
Date of Patent:
July 29, 2008
Assignee:
Eagle Analytical Company, Inc.
Inventors:
Frederick A. Kamke, Harrison Sizemore, III