Patents Assigned to Oryzatech Inc.
  • Building block, building block mold, and method for forming building block
    Patent number: 8448410
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved building block formed of recycled straw stalks, a mold for forming the block, and a method of forming the block. The improved block provides a moisture and pest resistant building block having high dimensional tolerances and being capable of long term use without structural degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Oryzatech, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Zvi Korman, John Anthony Ruskey, III, John A. Ruskey
  • CULM BLOCK AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100170187
    Abstract: A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks forming a first rigid wall and a second rigid wall as a result of an application of heat and pressure to the same and the inherent bonding agent found in the straw stalks. Preferably, the culm block further comprises a plurality of through-holes for receiving structural reinforcements or otherwise and a restraining device wrapped about the block for added structural support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Oryzatech, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Korman, John Ruskey, Douglas Priest
  • Method for forming a culm block
    Patent number: 7707784
    Abstract: A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks forming a first rigid wall and a second rigid wall as a result of an application of heat and pressure to the same and the inherent bonding agent found in the straw stalks. Preferably, the culm block further comprises a plurality of through-holes for receiving structural reinforcements or otherwise and a restraining device wrapped about the block for added structural support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Oryzatech, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Zvi Korman, John Anthony Ruskey, III, Douglas Clinton Priest
  • Culm blocks
    Patent number: 6951080
    Abstract: A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks that are “vertically aligned”, i.e., perpendicular to the ground when the block is laid flat. The straw is treated with a moisture inhibitor and/or a binder. Throughholes, which may have tubes associated therewith, are formed into the top and bottom walls of the culm block. A lath or external strapping sleeve is wrapped about the front, rear, and side walls of the block for added structural support. The method of manufacture may include sorting the stalks according to length, checking the stalks for moisture content, and drying the stalks depending upon their moisture content prior to compression and formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Oryzatech Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Z. Korman, John A. Ruskey, III, Doug C. Priest